Dr Bharath T., NSS Programme Officer of JSS Medical College Unit educated and created awareness about a very important disease that has been declared as a Pandemic by WHO- Corona virus disease (COVID 19) among the 150 NSS volunteers and NSS Programme Officers of 22 Universities of 6 States of India. Awareness programme was conducted on 5-3-2020 between 2.45 pm and 3.45 pm. Awareness was created regarding risk factors, high risk areas, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and most importantly the methods of prevention and precautions to be taken to safeguard oneself. The myths created on social media were also busted. They were made aware about the importance of using masks, the people at high risk who require the use of masks and that not everybody needs to wear a mask. They were also told that panic will not help in any way ,but being aware of the problem, taking up the responsibility of creating awareness to peers and other family members to tackle the situation, approaching the healthcare providers and hospitals in case of any suspicion, is the key to control such a pandemic. Hand hygiene and its importance were also discussed. The programme continued till around 3:45 pm, followed by questions and answers session for the student volunteers and teachers/POs to clarify any doubts. The students enthusiastically participated in this discussion and asked their queries which were answered.