An essay writing competition titled "India Lives in Villages" was held for first-year students on September 9, 2023, and was organised by the Sociology Department in cooperation with the Sri Satya Sai Seva Trust (R), Channarayapatna. There were 33 students who took part in the competition. Dr. Praveen Kumar S., Head of the Sociology Department and Volunteer for the Channarayapatna-based Sri Satya Sai Seva Trust (R).