Write Comment     |     E-Mail To a Friend     |     Facebook     |     Twitter     |     Print

One-day Seminar on: ‘Investor Awareness Programme’ In Milagres College, Kallianpur.

Milagres College, Kallianpur always known for innovative ideas, as its Principal Dr Vincent Alva rightly observed, ‘here we not only providing ambience to learn but also teach you to earn….’. The College organised a full-day Seminar – ‘Investor Awareness Programme’ for all its students in the Milagres Tri-centenary Auditorium on Tuesday, 13th June, 2023.

After invoking Almighty Lords’ Blessings by way of a prayer hymn, Ms Elvisha DSilva of III B Com A, extended a warm and cordial welcome to all guests and participants.

Formal Inauguration ceremony was held at 9.30 a.m. Correspondent of Milagrean Institutions and the Rector of the Cathedral V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca inaugurated the Seminar and blessed and wished the unique full day programme be useful and bear fruit in the life of all participants in their respective career. While congratulating the organisers viz the SEBI( Securities and Exchange Board of India), MUCTA (Mangalore University, Commerce Teacher’s Association) along with Department of Commerce & IQAC, he appreciated them for arranging learned trainers and resource persons.

In her keynote address, Mrs Shylet Mathias, Head, Dept of Commerce, outlined the need and relevance of such workshops at the backdrop of Mangalore University making Financial Awareness a compulsory subject to the students of all streams under NEP. She took the opportunity to express special thanks to resource team and sponsors for choosing Milagres College in particular.

Principal Dr Vincent Alva shared his personal experiences in investments and gave examples how students can start with small first steps and College always happy and ready to provide incubation and guidance to aspirants in days to come.

To wind up the formal inauguration, Mr Flavan Picardo, III B Com B proposed vote of thanks to all who cooperated and coordinated this Seminar.
At 10.20 the first Technical Session was on roll. Mr Naveen Rego, SEBI Registered CFP, was at his best to explain the Financial Literacy, to the participants with his crispy examples and PPT presentations.

The next Session was ‘Back to Basics’. Mr Leo Amal A., Senior Branch Manager, Franklin Templeton India, Pvt Ltd highlighted the need and significance of Savings, investment. Giving insight into various avenues of investments, he specially focussed on the benefits of the Mutual Funds. As the students its right time and best avenue to make a beginning with as small as Rs. 500/- p.m. in SIP (Systematic Investment Plans), choosing from 44 diverse funds - consistently from the pocket money and later increase the amount while earning, he advised.