The Year 2015 is observed as “International Year of Soils” globally. Accordingly the Department of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation is organized a one day programme on 22/05/2015, at Pathanamthitta to convey the importance of soil to the public. In this connection, Painting Competition is being organized for students on 18/05/2015 at Marthoma High School, Pathanamthitta. Our students Adarsh R Nath of Class II, Shyam Dev Krishna of Class VI secured First Prize in LP and UP sections accordingly. Aswin R Nath of Class IX got Second Position in the same criteria.