SWASTHIKA 2019, A national conference and social work students meet organised by MSW department and AMALQANA, social work students Association of GEMS college has outplayed everyone with its unique events and programmes. The meet held at the open auditorium at GEMS College on 28 of February 2019. The meet was inaugurated by Dr. S P Udayakumar (well known writer and Koodankulam activist). MSW department Head Mrs. Adheena Devi delivered the welcome speech, college Vice Chairman Mr. Vasudevan M delivered the presidential address, Academic Director Professor (Dr.) K Sivarajan delivered the introductory speach, College Chairman Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali MLA and directors Mr. Kalakkal Mohammed Ali, Mr. PT Hamza and college Vice Principal Mr. Prem Daniel faliicitated the function. The meet was based on the theme social work perspectives on changing trends and challenges to sustainable development . The meet events paper presentation, photography, debate and extempore went highly competitive as the participants always hit their nail on the head.