Department of Economics (2020-21)
The Department of Economics of Little Flower College, Guruvayoor had a strong and productive academic year with a lot of activities as a part of our association, Economica. The variety activities were grouped under different heads. Research oriented academic activites are grouped under Research Forum whereas social service activities under HOPE (Human Offering paradise on Earth). The Department of Economics started the activities for the academic year 2020-21 as early as second week of May2020.
RESEARCH TALENT
The Department of Economics has organized a National Level Online Quiz on Research Methodology, “Research Talent” from 12/05/2020 to 22/05/2020. E certificates were issued to the participants who have scored above 70 %. More than 1000 students across the nation participated in the quiz.
International Webinar
The Department of Economics organized an International Webinar on Impact of COVID 19 on Return Migration & Foreign Remittance in India with Special Reference to Kerala Economy on May 20 2020 between 3.30 PM to 5.00 PM. The panel of experts included Dr Johnson Jament, University of Northampton, U.K.,Dr Subhashini Muthukrishnan, St Joseph’s College, Bangalore, Dr Chacko Jose P., S.H. College, Chalakkudy and Dr Rajesh K., Kerala University of Fisheries
& Ocean Studies. Around 1200 participants from India and abroad took part in the webinar.
ECO KNOW-Video Presentation Competition
An Intercollegiate Video Presentation Competition on eco friendly activities,”Eco know” was organized as a part of World Environment Day celebrations on 05/06/2020.A total of 48 entries from different colleges were received. Neethu Dasan P., III BA Economics, Little Flower College, Guruvayoor bagged first prize in the Competition.
Research Methodology: An Introduction to Data Analysis
An online National Workshop on Research Methodology: An Introduction to Data Analysis was organized by the Department of Economics on 27/06/2020 & 04/07/2020 from 9.30 AM to 11.00 AM. The resource person for the workshop was James Varghese, Assistant Professor in Commerce, St Thomas College, Pala. The Workshop was meant for the research Scholars and Post Graduate students across India. A total of 105 participants attended the session on both days. E Certificates were sent to the registered candidates who participated in the Workshop.
SHE CONCERN
As a part of the World Population Day Celebration on July 11 2020 the Department of Economics organized an Intercollegiate Video Population Day Message Competition ,”She Concern” on the 2020 population day theme, “Health and Rights of Women in the Time of Covid 19”.Neethu Dasan P.,III DC Economics won the first Prize. The second prize was shared by Agnitha Joby and Aleena K.F. of III DC Economics, Little Flower College, Guruvayoor.
SUCCESS MANTRA
The OSA Lecture Series Season 1 was organized by the Department of Economics on 25/07/2020(Saturday) from 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM. The programme, Success Mantra, How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur? was led by Ms Deepa Devaraj, Director, Asia Bulks General Trading FZE, Ajman, UAE. Almost 100 students of our Department attended the session. The programme was a motivating one which gave an insight into the entrepreneurial perspective.
Tale of Transformation
The Department of Economics organized a National Level Power Point Presentation Competition on the topic, “Developmental Changes in Indian Economy since Independence”, on the eve of Independence Day of 2020.We got 32 entries to the contest. Angel P.Glifyraj, Agnitha Joby and Neethu Dasan P., III DC Economics, Little Flower College, Guruvayur won the first, second and third prizes respectively.
SPOKESMITH-Communicative Skill Enhancement Training
The Department of Economics organized a communicative skill enhancement training, “Spoke Smith” on 26/08/2020 from 2.30 pm to 3.15 pm. Exactly 205 students from various streams of our College took part in the training session. Dr Neethu S.Arrakal, Asst. Professor in Economics led the session. She motivated the students by sharing her experience as a teacher, trainer and Placement Coordinator. The training proved to be effective for the students.
Global Career Opportunities for Economics Graduates
The Department of Economics organized a One Day Webinar on Global Career Opportunities for Economics Graduates on 28/09/2020 from 2pm to 3 pm.305 students of Economics including graduates & research scholars from all parts of India took part in the Webinar. The resource person of the Webinar was Mr Sony Varghese Akkara,MD,Eazy Lind Educational Consultany Service,Thrissur is a Career Consultant who has more than 35 years of rich industry experience.
Sr J.Bincy welcomed the audience. The programme ended by a word of thanks by Dr Neethu S.Arrakal,AP in Economics.The programme threw light on the current employment scenario and global employment opportunities for economics graduates
ESSAY WRITING COMPETITON-POVERTY AMIDST PLENTY- A GROWING MISMATCH
The Department of Economics organized a National Level online essay writing competition in connection with International poverty Eradication Day on October 17, 2020. The topic for the competition was “Poverty amidst Plenty: A Growing Mismatch”. The competition was held between 17 October to 30 October 2020.Based on the 12 entries received the first position was secured by Ansa Tobby Cheeran ,I MA Economics,MD College,Pazhanji. The second prize was was shared by Fathimath Sifana P.V.,I BA Economics Little Flower College, Guruvayoor and Krishnaja M., I B COM, Sree Krishna College,Guruvayoor.
Farm Bill 2020- Pros & Cons
The Department of Economics organized a Debate on Farm Bill 2020- Pros & Cons for the students of Economics of our College on 14 December 2020.The Moderator of the debate was Mr Arjun M.,Asst prof. in Political Science, Little Flower College,Guruvayoor.The students actively took part in the debate.Sr J.Bincy,HOD felicitated the event.The Debate ended with a word of thanks by Dr Neethu S.Arrakal,Asst prof. in Economics.
INSIGHT
As a part of International Differently Abled Day celebration, HOPE of the Department of Economics took initiative to give the audio version of study materials of Economics to help the visually challenged UG students. The inspired students of our Department recorded the study materials of the subject and sent the recorded matter to the needed visually challenged students across the state.
Christmas Card Making Competition
The Department of Economics organized a Christmas Card Making Competition for college students. The Competition was open till 23/12/2020.The guidelines were given to participate in the competition. We received eighteen entries. The first and second prizes were awarded to Jisna Jose V.,III DC Economics, Little Flower College, Guruvayoor and Jisna Raju, II Msc Mathematics, Little Flower College,Guruvayoor.
