2022-23

As per the recent report of ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)’, about 16% of students enrolled in commerce stream at undergraduate level only after ‘Arts & Humanities’ courses. It is evident that a significant number of students progressed through B.Com course which paves the way for the contribution of professional and technical support for the various industries involved in (i) Business (ii) Trade and (iii) Accounting. Subsequently, the training and creation of skilled work-force in those areas are crucial to every institute which offers commerce stream like St.Vincent Pallotti College.

The Department of Commerce is focused exactly on this prime factor of advantage to be given to the students who are pursuing B.Com course. In order to cater the interests of the students, St. Vincent Pallotti College made a ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)’ with the ‘Tally CAPS Infotech’, Raipur for conducting workshops and seminars exclusively for the B.Com students in ‘Tally PRIME- an accounting software’.

Mr. Chetan Gupta, The Director of the institute has been carried out a one-week work shop on ‘Tally Prime Value Added Course’ which includes, (i) Creation of company (ii) Voucher entry (iii) Ledger creation (iv) F11 and F12 features (v) Order processing (vi) functionality and transferability from Tally ERP to Tally PRIME. Students were given assignments on the completion of every module and those who have excelled in the respective modules were awarded with the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’. Large number of students participated in the workshop and benefitted on the important aspects of career enrichment through the accounting techniques from ‘Tally-PRIME.

The seven day long workshop is successfully completed on 26-11-2022 on which the toppers of the modules were presented with the certificates by Head of the Department of Commerce, Mr. Vaibhav Shrivastava. The program co-ordinator, Ms Khushboo and Department’s in-charge of the workshop Mr. Aakash Goenka supervised and executed along with all other faculty members of the department. The session concluded with the words of gratitude by Mrs. Tripti Pashine.

Startup businesses play a vital role in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of industries. Despite facing numerous challenges, Startups continue to thrive, fueled by a spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity, and resilience. By embracing emerging trends, addressing key challenges, and seizing new opportunities, Startups can chart a path to sustainable success in today's dynamic business landscape.

The Department of Commerce organized a ‘Three-Day Workshop’ on 'Startup Business' aimed at providing students with valuable insights into the intricacies of initiating and managing a Startup enterprise especially taking Chhattisgarh into consideration. The workshop took place from November 3rd to November 5th, 2022, spanning over three consecutive days, i.e. Thursday to Saturday, with sessions commencing at 11:00 am at St. Vincent Pallotti college. The event aimed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in the entrepreneurial landscape.

The primary objectives of the workshop were as follows:

  1. To familiarize students with the fundamentals of starting a business from scratch in various sectors such as retail, food, hospitality industries etc.
  2. To impart knowledge about various aspects of entrepreneurship, including idea generation, business planning, funding, marketing, and scaling in the above industrial environment.
  3. To provide insights into real-world challenges and solutions encountered by Startup founders.

The workshop comprised a series of interactive sessions, presentations, case studies, and practical exercises conducted by seasoned entrepreneurs across all the segments, industry experts, and faculty members specialized in entrepreneurship and commerce. The sessions were meticulously designed to cover a wide range of topics pertinent to Startup ventures.

Day 1 (November 3rd, 2022):

The inaugural day commenced with an opening ceremony, followed by keynote addresses by distinguished guest speakers who shared their entrepreneurial journey and valuable insights. Subsequent sessions delved into the importance of ideation, market research, and feasibility analysis in the Startup ecosystem.

Day 2 (November 4th, 2022):

The second day focused on business planning and strategy formulation. Participants engaged in interactive workshops and group activities aimed at developing robust business models and effective execution strategies. Case studies of successful Startups provided practical insights into overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.

Day 3 (November 5th, 2022):

The concluding day featured sessions on funding options, financial management, and marketing strategies for Startups. Expert panel discussions and Q&A sessions provided participants with the opportunity to seek guidance and clarification on various aspects of entrepreneurship. The workshop concluded with a closing ceremony and certificate distribution to acknowledge the participation and commitment of the attendees.

Outcomes: The workshop received enthusiastic participation from students, who found the sessions informative, engaging, and inspiring. Participants gained a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial process in retail, manufacturing, food and hospitality segments and acquired practical skills essential for navigating the complexities of Startup ventures.

The three-day workshop on 'Startup Business' proved to be a resounding success, fulfilling its objectives of empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration needed to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. The Department of Commerce remains committed to organizing such initiatives in the future to nurture and support the entrepreneurial aspirations of its students. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the students who actively participated in the program and express our gratitude to the Director, Principal and Vice-Principal for providing platform for this transformative course.

The most fundamental benefit of the non-academic activity for the students of the institution is ‘Learning a new skill’ where they participate and engage themselves to demonstrate and try to acquire the competence of the same. The very objective of the Department of Commerce is to facilitate the students to broaden their social skills as well as improve their time management.

“Nick of the Time” comprises a group of activities related to time management, team building and decision making. The students of B.Com-I, II&III have participated in a variety of games and events viz., (i) Pyramid making by disposables (ii) Balloon challenge (iii) Creative wear (iv) Singing and Dancing performance

The Teachers of the Department motivated the students to increase their interest levels and linking these activities to the concepts of ‘Team building’, ‘Managerial task completion’ as well as ‘Decision making’. Since these gaming activities captivate the students towards active engagement, they focus and adopt their natural skills to develop their mental abilities instantly.

The group activities of “Nick of the Time” performed by the students of B.Com by organizing themselves into three different groups whereby they grasp and get into the respective game and deliver their skills and abilities to finish the same. As these group activities are associated with time bound completion, by coming out quickly out of the games, most of the students realize the importance of the ‘Time management’ and ‘focused Mind’ in a clamorous environment.

Creative wear, singing and dancing performances highlighted the inherent talents by some of the participants. Teachers of the Department of Commerce worked out and directed the students to take part in the above events in order to complete in a given time frame.

Winners of the games and activities are given the certificates of appreciation by the Head of the Department, Mr. Vaibhav Shrivastava. All the teachers of the Commerce Department were present at the session and the students have actively participated and benefited by the activity

The prominent and the most anticipated point of student’s life is the transition of the curriculum from school to college level. The Institution’s aim is to inculcate students through the induction program by which the new students acclimatize to their new roles and environment of the institution. As per the UGC’s-‘Guide to Student Induction Programme’, it should cover the different aspects of (i) Socializing (ii) Associating (iii) Governing and (iv) Experiencing - of study skills, small-group activities as well as creative and performing arts which is abbreviated as SAGE.

The Department of Commerce has made a best possible attempt to familiarize those aspects of ‘Student Induction Programme’ including the different activities and mentoring by the teachers. The programme started with lighting of the lamp by Principal, Vice-Principal, Heads of the Departments and other senior faculties. Principal, Dr. Kuldeep Dubey has emphasized on the purpose of the ‘Induction Programme’ and how to build bonds with other students and faculty members. He also described the process whereby the incumbents adjust to their college environment and regulations. Mr. Vaibhav Shrivastava, Head of the Department of Commerce has also addressed the students and highlighted their new roles and responsibilities with regard to various stakeholders of the same. He discussed on how to be ambitious and fulfill their dreams to make proud of their college and all others who associated with it.

The programme was followed by ‘The Friendship Day’ celebration with a gesture of new bonding by the senior students to incumbents. They performed different group dances, solo singing with musical instruments and duet dance performance. All the students attended were enthralled and got familiar with the institution’s encouraging environment.

The presentation of certificates of achievement and appreciation was carried out after the students’ performances. Mr. Vaibhav Shrivastava presented the certificates for the winners of the competitions, viz., (a) Debate competition on Privatization (b) Photography Competition (c) Learn with fun. The winners of the competitions are as follows

Kushagra Pandey ( B.Com-I)
Saima Ganj (B.Com-II)
Tanya Nainani (B.Com-I)
Vidit Mundra (B.Com-III)
Jamila Bano ( B.Com-II)
 

The ‘Students Induction Programme and Friendship Day – 2022-23’ ends by ‘Vote of thanks’. Mrs. Neetu Gupta, senior faculty of the Department and the programme in-charge has successfully organized and monitored the entire event along with the senior students of B.Com Ms. Saima Ganj and Ms. Tanya Nainani.