Toofan – Commandos Mega Walkathon

Sep 25th, 2026 | Admin

The NSS Unit 87 of P.K.M. College of Education, Madampam participated in the Toofan – Commandos Mega Walkathon, organised by the National Service Scheme, Kerala, and Kannur University on 24 September 2026, in connection with National NSS Day. The programme brought together NSS volunteers from various higher educational institutions under Kannur University as part of the Toofan anti-drug campaign, aimed at strengthening youth participation in the mission against drug abuse. A total of 23 NSS volunteers from P.K.M. College of Education represented the institution in the programme. The Mega Walkathon commenced at 3:00 p.m. from Kannur New Bus Stand and proceeded to Kannur University, Thavakkara. It was flagged off by Adv. P. Indira, Mayor of Kannur. At the University, the official programme was inaugurated by Sri. K. Sudhakaran, Member of Parliament, and presided over by Prof. Dr. K. K Saju, the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University. Adv. P. Indira, Mayor of Kannur; Members of the Kannur University Syndicate Dr. R.K Biju, Sri Farhan Munderi, Dr. Premachandran Keezhoth, Dr. Prajitha P were among the other dignitaries present. As part of the programme, cultural programmes were conducted on the theme of the anti-drug movement, highlighting the harmful effects of drug use. A significant highlight of the event was the official designation of the participating NSS volunteers as “Toofan Commandos.” The volunteers took the Toofan pledge, affirming their commitment to the mission against drugs. The participation provided the NSS volunteers with an opportunity to be part of a government initiative for strengthening anti-drug awareness and collective social responsibility among youth. The event marked a meaningful engagement of NSS Unit 87 in the Toofan anti-drug campaign and reinforced the role of student volunteers in supporting socially relevant initiatives.