The Department of Sociology and Social work, GEMS Arts and Science College, Malappuram observed the International Day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer, on 16th September by conducting a ‘Essay Writing’ competition among the students as part of the Student Development Programme series - 09. We know that Ozone saves Earth from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Without an Ozone layer harmful rays of the sun would reach us and harm us and also holes in ozone can affect plants. So, we should spread awareness about Ozone depletion on this day. The competition was conducted among the students of GEMS Arts and Science college on 16/09/2020 and best three essays selected and results were announced by the faculties of Department of Sociology and Social Work and student representatives. Winners First prize – Ms. Aishwarya Surendhran (S5 Sociology) Second prize – Ms. Husmina Beegam (S5 Microbiology) Third prize – Ms. Haripriya (S5 Sociology) Student Coordinators (Team 10) Jiya (S5 Sociology) Jaseel (S5 Sociology) Gopika (S5 Sociology) Murshidha (S5 Sociology) Sanjith Babu (S5 Sociology)