KVIC People’s Education Programme: Commerce Department & Entrepreneurship Knowledge Cell

The Khadi & Village Industries Commission conducted a People’s Education Programme for B.Com students during August 30 to September 5, 2024 at the College premises. The Entrepreneurship Knowledge Cell organised the programme on behalf of the Department of Commerce.

On the first day, August 30, 2024 (11:00 AM), there was a seminar on the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) at the Conference Hall. At the start of the session, Ms. Lalnunmawii Ralte, Coordinator, gave a brief introduction about the purpose of the programme for the students. Dr. Zolianzuali, Head of Department, chaired the programme and welcomed the guests. Mr. Ved Prakash, Assistant Director, KVIC State Office gave an introductory remark and Mr. Nilimesh Sarkar, Executive, KVIC State Office gave a presentation on various KVIC schemes available for entrepreneurs. He informed the students that KVIC is the nodal agency for PMEGP and highlighted a step by step application process for the scheme.

In the afternoon, Ms. Lalnunmawii Ralte led the Question & Answer round where the students interacted with the resource persons. Mr. Safiyan Hayath, Executive, KVIC State Office patiently answered their queries and clarified common misunderstandings regarding PMEGP loans. The seminar was attended by 97 B.Com (3rd and 5th semester) students and 4 faculty members. After the seminar, there was a short break followed by an on-the-spot Essay Competition in which 14 students took part.

On September 2, 2024 (10:00 AM), there was a Debate Competition on the topic "Solar Energy: A Boon or A Bane for Development" in which 4 students participated, one pair each from 3rd and 5th semesters.

Finally, there was a short felicitation programme held on September 5, 2024 (12:00 PM) in the Principal’s chamber. Mr. A.P. Modak, Director, KVIC State Office and Mr. Lalbiakzuala, Principal handed out cash prizes and certificates to the winners, who are as follows:

Essay Competition:

• First Prize: C. Lalthuammawii, 2202BCOM005, B.Com V Sem.

• Second Prize: Rothangpuii, 2302BCOM072, B.Com III Sem.

• Third Prize: Lallawmsangi, 2302BCOM041, B.Com III Sem.

Debate Competition:

• First Prize: Mangchhuanthanga, 2302BCOM061, B.Com III Sem.

• Second Prize: Malsawmtluanga, 2302BCOM060, B.Com III Sem.

• Third Prize: Henry Lalhmangaihzuala, 2202BCOM014 & Lalhruaitluangi, 2202BCOM030, B.Com V Sem.