The Architecture Department of Bishop Jerome Institute organized a painting competition for school children on the occasion of Independence Day. About 300 children from various schools of Kollam district participated in the competition based on the theme 'India in my dreams'. Bishop Jerome Institute Manager Father Benjamin inaugurated the event. He spoke about the life-changing impact of art and the need for children to learn any of the arts. On this occasion, Architecture students organized an exhibition on the theme "Heritage and Future."