As part of the birth anniversary observance of Premchand, the eminent Hindi-Urdu writer renowned for his portrayal of rural life and agrarian society, the Department of Languages, GEMS Arts and Science College (Autonomous), organised an outreach programme to honour farmers and agricultural labourers by presenting them with Onakkodi. The initiative aimed to foster students' appreciation of agricultural communities, rural livelihoods, and the social relevance of Premchand's literary contributions.
The programme provided students with experiential learning opportunities through interactions with farmers and visits to paddy fields, vegetable farms, and coffee plantations, thereby strengthening their understanding of agriculture, rural life, and the dignity of labour.