Social Action Forum functions for the sustainable development of the society with a special focus on the weaker sections of the community irrespective of caste and creed or gender. It envisages a society where the resources available in the society are accessible to everybody by which an integrated development of the individual will be realized. St Joseph Pontifical seminary Carmelgiri has a social concern through the active environment of social action for. Carmelgiri social action forum gives an opportunity to develop humanitarian concerns among the seminarians.
Once in a month the forum has its gathering. Normally 30-35 members participate in the meeting. Each semester every batch is supposed to go for some social action programs. Brothers visit charitable organizations and will help them in various ways.