The participation of students in extracurricular activities expands their circle of acquaintances and awakens their social skills development. This can expose them to new ideas and functions that they would not have participated in before. In this way, they come to know about contemporary social issues, social traditions and the burning problems of society. Moreover, students get the opportunity to interact with students from different parts of society. These interactions allow students to gain diverse perspectives on different ways in which their peers learn. It introduces them to new ideologies and a better understanding of culture and heritage. In learning about other cultures through interacting with their peers, they can reflect on and share their own experiences, Thus, leading to more meaning full social interactions among students.

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Keywords: Social Issues, Skills Development, Academic Curriculum, Ethical Values.