Xaverians in Action (XIA), the social wing of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, organised a Blanket Donation Campaign' in collaboration with the St. Xavier's University, Kolkata Alumni Association (SXUKAA) and SNEGAM, an NGO, who sponsored the event, on 21st December, 2020, on the occasion of Christmas for the construction workers of the University and the residents of the neighbourhood villages namely, Kathalberia, Kulberia, Ghashkhali, Holdepota and Beonta. Some of these villages have also been adopted by the University as part of its outreach activities.

The University's current infrastructure is the result of the untiring and dedicated efforts of the construction workers and some of the support staff who have been silently contributing towards establishing and maintaining the magnificent campus since its inception. A total of 150 blankets were given away by our Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Dr. J. Felix Raj, SJ, who addressed the gathering with a Christmas message of sharing and caring and thanked every worker for their immense contribution. The event was attended by other dignitaries such as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Dr. Sebasti L. Raj, SJ; Registrar, Prof. Ashis Mitra, Deans of of the different Faculties/Schools, teachers and non-teaching staff members.

After the event, a group of Student Volunteers reached St. Francis Academy in Kathalberia Village, where blankets were handed out to another 400 villagers. All the COVID-19 prevention protocols were strictly followed by the participants.

Thus, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, could bring smiles on the faces of the workers and villagers, in this season of love and hope, through their modest efforts.