Events

The Bhagubai Changu Thakur College of Law, New Panvel under the guidance of I/C Principal Mrs. Sanavi Deshmukh and its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and in collaboration with the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE), organized a two-day workshop on Financial Education for Young Citizens. The workshop, facilitated by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), was held on the 6th and 7th of January 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Seminar Hall of the college.

          The primary objective of this workshop was to create awareness among participant students about employment opportunities in the financial sector, financial freedom, and personal finance management. The sessions also emphasized the importance of savings and investments in the capital market, equipping attendees with essential financial knowledge and skills.

          The workshop was coordinated by Asst. Prof. Raghav Sharma (IQAC Coordinator) and Asst. Prof. Sangram Pawar (In-Charge DLLE), who also served as a key contact for participants. Certificates were provided to all attendees by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), under the initiative of “Kona Kona Shiksha Abhiyan”.

           The workshop commenced with an inaugural speech delivered by Asst. Prof. Raghav Sharma, Coordinator of IQAC, who highlighted the importance of financial literacy for young citizens. The workshop concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Asst. Prof. Sangram Pawar, In-Charge of DLLE, who expressed gratitude to the organizers, facilitators, and participants, students for making the event a success.

          The workshop concluded with an interactive and live game of Equity Market Stimulation in which all the participants contested. Mr. Sohel Sayyed from 1^ST B.A.LL.B. won this stimulation competition and was awarded with gift hamper. In addition, students were awarded gifts for their participation in short quizzes during the sessions.

          Overall, the workshop successfully provided young participants with invaluable insights into financial literacy, enabling them to build a strong foundation for managing personal finances and exploring professional opportunities in the finance and investment sectors.