The PhD Open Defence and Public Viva Voce Examination of Mr. Aji Narayanan K. K. on the topic “Art Integrated Social Science Teaching Package for Enhancing Psychological Wellbeing, Stress Management and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students” was held on 18 May 2026 at NSS Training College, Ottapalam. The research was conducted under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Seema Menon K. P. and the session was chaired by Prof. G. R. Angadi. Dr. Suresh Kumar, Principal, graced the occasion and offered his felicitations. The programme commenced at 10.30 a.m. with a prayer and Acharya Vandanam. During the presentation, the scholar explained the theoretical foundations of Art Integrated Education, the development of the teaching package, the experimental procedures adopted for the study, and the major findings related to psychological wellbeing, stress management, and academic achievement. The presentation was followed by a detailed discussion in which the Chairman and participants appreciated the innovative integration of arts into social science education and its implications for holistic student development. The programme concluded with the National Anthem at 1.00 p.m.
