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The Mizoram Consumers’ Union and the Consumer Club, Government Aizawl College organised a programme for undergraduate students titled “Workshop on Securities Market & Investor Awareness Programme” on August 13, 2025 (Wednesday) at the Conference Hall, Government Aizawl College, Mualpui campus, Aizawl. The resource persons for the programme were Mr. Prasanta Kumar Mishra, Assistant General Manager, SEBI, Kolkata and Dr. Lalnunmawii Ralte, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Government Aizawl College.

The programme started at 1:40 PM under the chairmanship of Mr. Thanglura, Coordinator and President, Mizoram Consumers’ Union Headquarters. He introduced the resource persons and welcomed the participants to the workshop. He also informed the gathering about the mission of the Mizoram Consumers’ Union.

Dr. Lalsangzuala Khiangte, Vice Principal (Administration) delivered a short speech introducing the objectives of the programme, highlighting the need for widespread awareness about financial literacy in Mizoram. He exhorted the students to be diligent and hardworking and to be honest in their financial affairs. He also spoke about the need for retirement planning since there has been a massive shift in pension schemes over the past few years.

The resource person Mr. Prasanta Kumar Mishra, Assistant General Manager, SEBI, Kolkata opened his speech with an introduction to the Indian securities market and the role of SEBI as the regulator. He spoke about the powers and functions of SEBI, the types of actions that can be taken to protect the interests of investors and the various initiatives and reforms undertaken through the years since SEBI Act was passed in 1992. He also explained to the students financial concepts like demat accounts, mutual funds and the Do’s and Don’ts of investing in securities markets using an interactive approach.

The second resource person to speak was Dr. Lalnunmawii Ralte, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Government Aizawl College. She spoke about the need for and the rewards that can come from good financial planning. She taught the students the process of personal financial planning, basics of mutual fund investment, how to set financial goals and how to break down long term plans into actionable goals. She also highlighted the importance of being financially educated and exhorted the students to be aware of their social and political environment as it will eventually affect their financial situation in the future. She made them memorise “5 red flags” of financial scams as well.

The programme closed with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Andrew Lalsangzela, Associate Professor and faculty-in-charge, Consumer Club, Government Aizawl College. Over 150 students from Economics, English and Political Science departments and faculty members were in attendance, gaining valuable insights into responsible financial decision-making. The students dispersed after filling up the feedback form.

On August 14, 2024 1:30 PM, the Consumers’ Club, Government Aizawl College in collaboration with Mizoram Consumers’ Union organized a Consumer Awareness Programme at the Conference Hall, Mualpui Campus to educate students about their rights and responsibilities as consumers. Three resource persons from the Mizoram Consumers' Union General Headquarters—Prof. Chawngsailova, President; Mr. Thanglura, Vice President; and Mr. T. Lalthangfala, Fin. Secretary presented a series of informative sessions.

The key lectures include various topics such as understanding the Consumer Protection Act, identifying misleading advertisements, raising awareness about common consumer frauds and how to avoid them. In addition, they also discussed real-life case studies and responded to audience questions. The programme was part of the College’s initiative to promote awareness of consumer issues and empower individuals to make informed choices in the marketplace. One hundred fifty (150) students from Commerce, Economics, English, Hindi and Mizo departments attended the programme.

The Consumer Club attended a program organized by the Consumer Union of Mizoram on March 5, 2024, at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, New Capital Road, Khatla, on the theme ‘Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers’ to observe World Consumer Rights Day. The chief guest was Mr. B. Lalchhanzova, Hon’ble Minister of the Department of Food, Civil, Supplies, and Consumer Affairs.

A presentation on the issue was given by Mr. Robert Lalramhluna, Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Mizoram. He discussed the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) and its cutting-edge consumer-beneficial applications in a variety of industries, including healthcare, banking, transportation, and entertainment. He also addressed the prospects for economic growth by improving consumer care, grievance redressal, and access to reasonably priced services.

About fifty club members participated in the event.