ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES 2023-24
The Department of Economics took a giant step forward in the pursuit of knowledge and environmental awareness by organizing the much-awaited “AGATHA QUIZTIE” intercollegiate Quiz competition. This event, focused on the Green Revolution and the remarkable contributions of MS Swaminathan, was a memorable experience that brought together students, scholars, and enthusiasts to celebrate the vital intersection of agriculture, sustainability, and innovation.
The event, which took place on 26th October 2023, commenced with great enthusiasm and was inaugurated by the honorable Sri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, MLA from Kottayam. His presence added an aura of prestige and showcased the importance of the competition in the community. His insightful words on the significance of sustainable agriculture and the role of our youth in this vital sector left everyone inspired.
ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES 2021-22
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/ MEETS ORGANISED BY THE DEPARTMENT
ALUMNI INTERACTION-23 rd December 2021
Arnelit Philip Mani of 2015-18 Economics batch alumni, now appointed as the Young Professional at ACCIO and a former CSR Executive at NTPC Ltd., has interacted with the students of Economics on 23rd December 2021. Arnelit talked about the career opportunities available for Economics students. Forty-one students have participated in the event.
ALUMNI MEET-RETRACE- 2 nd October 2021
The first Alumni Meet of the Economics department -Retrace for the academic year 2021-22 was held on Saturday, 2nd October 2021 at 11 AM via google meet. The retired teachers, Prof. Kunjammini C.K and Prof. Nima Jacob were present. Shalini Thomas and Deltta Kurian were among the current faculty members who attended the function. In the short meeting of 1hour duration, nearly 15 former students attended. Discussions were made regarding the second Alumni meet scheduled to be held in December.
ALUMNI MEET-RETRACE- 2 nd October 2021
The first Alumni Meet of the Economics department -Retrace for the academic year 2021-22 was held on Saturday, 2nd October 2021 at 11 AM via google meet. The retired teachers, Prof. Kunjammini C.K and Prof. Nima Jacob were present. Shalini Thomas and Deltta Kurian were among the current faculty members who attended the function. In the short meeting of 1hour duration, nearly 15 former students attended. Discussions were made regarding the second Alumni meet scheduled to be held in December.
INTERNATIONAL LECTURE SERIES-15 th September 2021
As part of the International Lecture Series-Vykhari, the department of Economics has organised the International Conference titled ‘Anthropology and other social sciences by Dr Jayaseelan Raj of Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum on 15th September 2021. The time of the meeting was 2:30 PM. The programme lasted for 1 hour.
STATE BUDGET EVALUATION-16 th June 2021
The Department of Economics, Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College has organised the State Budget Evaluation on 16 th June, 2021-Tuesday through the platform of Google Meet. The programme started at 11.30 AM. Asst. Professor Linda George of the Department of Economics, St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam was the resource person.
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT
Mumthas PA of 2018-21 BA Economics batch has secured the record for making the ‘biggest pin and thread portrait of Sushant Singh Rajput’ under India Book of Records 2022. She has also been titled the ‘Grand Master’ in the Asia Book of Records for the same achievement. Her ability to make portraits by using calligraphy has got broad media attention also.
COMPETITIONS ORGANISED BY THE DEPARTMENT
VIGYAN QUIZ COMPETITION
Every month the Economics Department organises a quiz competition based on the newspaper reports of that particular month. The competition based on the news of the month
of June was conducted on 4th July 2021. The July, August, September and October competitions were conducted on 30th July, 20th August, 28th September and 11th November
respectively.
NOVEMBER
GROUP DISCUSSION ON NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY
The Department of Economics, Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College organised a group discussion on Group Discussion on 'The contributions of Sir Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to the Education in India' on the occasion of National Education Day on 11th of November 2021. 53 students participated in the discussion. Significant contributions from Sir Maulana Abul Kalam Azad have been discussed by the students and they have realised the role of Sir Abul Kalam Azad in strengthening the Education system in India.
OCTOBER
COOKING RECIPE COMPETITION
The Department of Economics, Bishop Chulaparambil College organised a Cooking Recipe competition on the occasion of World Food Day on October 16th. The online competition was conducted on 20th October 2021. Mr Vinayak Vinod, a faculty at the Department of physics submitted the best recipe and he was selected as the winner.
DEBATE COMPETITION-DHWANI OCTOBER 2021
The History and Economics departments of Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College jointly organised a Debate competition titled ‘Dhwani’ on 27th October 2021 at 3 PM in Room Number 401. The topic for the Competition was ‘Feminism in Family and the Society.
SEPTEMBER
LETTER TO FAVOURITE TEACHER COMPETITION
To celebrate Teacher's day, the Department of Economics of Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College has organised a 'Letter to favourite teacher' competition on 6th September 2021. Thecompetition was interdepartmental, and three students from have participated in the competition.
AUGUST
ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION-9th August
To commemorate the sufferings of people from the Nagasaki Disaster, the Department of Economics, Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College Kottayam, has organised an essay
writing competition on "The Significance of Nagasaki Day in the Modern World.'
ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION-"ROLE OF YOUTH IN THE SOCIETY"
For celebrating International Youth Day, the Department of Economics has organised an Inter-departmental Essay Writing Competition on 12th August 2021.
INDEPENDENCE DAY QUIZ - 15th AUGUST 2021
Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College's department of Economics has celebrated Independence Day by conducting an Online Quiz Competition based on the Indian freedom
movement. The quiz was carried on by circulating the Google forms with 35 questions embedded in the brochure.
ONAM CELEBRATION -MALAYALI MANKA COMPETITION
The Department of Economics, Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College, Kottayam, has organised an online 'Malayali Manga Competition in association with the Onam celebration for the department's students.
JULY
CARTOON COMPETITION- World Population Day - On 11th July 2021
The Economics Department of Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College organised a cartoon making competition in association with world population day on the theme "Save the earth from Population Explosion".
SLOGAN WRITING COMPETITION- KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS on 26th JULY 2021
To celebrate the Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Department of Economics has organised an Inter- departmental Slogan Writing Competition on 26th July 2021. Students from, English,
Sociology and Economics departments have participated in the competition.
BEST ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARD
On 28th July, as part of the World Nature conservation day, the department has organised an inter-departmental competition to find out the best environmentalist.
JUNE
ENVIRONMENT DAY QUIZ-5 th June 2021
The department has organised an Interdepartmental Environment Quiz on 5th June 2021 as part of World Environment Day. Sixty-Six students from different departments participated for the same
BEST PLANTER COMPETITION- On 7th June 2021
As part of World Environment Day, the Economics Department of Bishop Chulaparambil College has organised a competition titled 'Best Planter 2021'.Four students from different departments have participated in the interdepartmental competition for finding the best planter.
SPEECH COMPETITION- On 12th June 2021
Economics Department of Bishop Chulaparambil College has organised a speech competition as part of the international day against Child labour. In the inter-departmental competition, students from different departments participated.
CARTOON COMPETITION-- On 14th June 2021
As part of World Blood Donors Day, the Economics Department of Bishop Chulaparambil College has organised a cartoon making competition. In the interdepartmental competition, two students from different departments participated.
LETTER TO YOUR FAVOURITE WRITER COMPETITION- On19th June 2021
As part of Reading Day, the Economics Department of Bishop Chulaparambil College has organised a competition titled 'Letter to Your Favourite Writer' on19th June 2021. The
competition was inter-departmental, and two students from different departments participated.
Letter to your Father competition - 20th June 2021
As part of Father's Day, the Economics Department has organised a Letter to your Father competition. In the interdepartmental competition, six students from different departments participated.
YOGA VLOGGING COMPETITION on 22nd June 2021
Economics Department of Bishop Chulaparambil College has organised a Video Vlogging competition as part of the World Yoga Day.
POSTER MAKING COMPETITION- On 26th June 2021
Economics Department of Bishop Chulaparambil College has organised a poster making competition on 26th June 2021 in connection with the International Day against Drug Abuse. The competition was of inter departmental in nature and Four students from different departments have participated for the same.
2020-21
Activities from June 1st
2020-21
Activities from June 1st
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY ACTIVITY
Celebrated world environment day by planting trees and making crafts using unused materials based on the theme ‘Plant Trees and Protect Environment by Solid Waste Management’ on June 5th ,2020
WEBINAR
Organised a Webinar titled, ‘Economics Lessons Revamped in Contemporary Scenario’ on 2nd June, 2020 by Shahvas Sherrif, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, CMS College, Kottayam.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qG1Xt2pWshudOJQa-6R2wMbg8ic_A58p/view?usp=sharing
HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI DAY
Organised an Online Speech Competition titled, ‘ We want to Grow Up, Not Blow Up on 7th August, 2020
ONLINE ONAM CELEBRATION
The faculty and students of the department celebrated the festival of Onam on 28th August 2020 (Friday) by sitting at their respective homes because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It was a fruitful event comprising of Onam Songs, Onam messages and Onam dance.id pandemic. It was a fruitful event comprising of Onam Songs, Onam messages and Onam dance.
Lock Down Activities
Lock Down Activities
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Sl.No |
Name of the Student |
Date |
Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Punnya Suresh |
18th April,2020 |
An Introduction to Tax |
| 2. |
Rajalakshmi R |
20th April, 2020 |
NITI Aayog-Things To Know |
| 3. |
Amalendu Vinod |
21st April,2020 |
Steps Announced by RBI Amid Covid-19 |
| 4. |
Jisa Sarah Johnson |
27th April,2020 |
Economy in Lockdown |
| 5. |
Anjana Shaji |
1st May,2020 |
Issues in Pandemic India Amidst Lockdown |
| 6. |
Mumthas P.A |
3rd May,2020 |
Bank Mergers |
| 7. |
Aiswarya Prakash |
5th May,2020 |
Jio-Facebook Deal |
| 8. | Akhila Santhosh |
13th May,2020 |
Editorial Review |
| 9. |
Dona Shaji |
18th May,2020 |
Crude Oil Price Change- Growing Concern |
| 10 | Shobitha Lakshmi S |
24th May,2020 |
Kerala Tourism Scenario Amidst Covid-19 |
National Seminar- 2019-20
Economics department of BCM College has organised an MG University sponsored National Seminar on ‘Fifty Years of Bank Nationalisation, Policy Shifts, Growth Records and Contemporary Challenges in collaboration with State Bank of India on 11th December 2019.
RESOURCEPERSONS
Dr. M.P Philip ( Retired Assistant Professor and Head of Economics Department, SB College,Changanasserry)
Dr.Martin Patrick (Chief Economist, Centre for Public Policy Research, Cochin)
Mr. M Jayaram, Director, SBILD, Trivandrum
National Workshop
National Workshop
One-Day National Workshop in Collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University and Kerala Economic Association on Research Design and Academic Writing-A New Perspective( date: 28th February,2019)
Mahatma Gandhi University Sponsored Two-Day Workshop in Collaboration with Baselius College, Kottayam on the topic: Basic Econometrics (date 31st January and 1st February 2019)
Alumni Meet
Annual Alumni meet- Retrace 2018 on 8th October 2018.
Economics Association
Economics association inauguration by Prof.Hemanth Kumar, Principal Ettumanoorappan College on 8th August, 2018.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
SEMINAR ON CHANGING PHASES OF ECONOMICS DISCIPLINE
A seminar on Changing Phases of Economics Discipline was organised by the department of Economics on 8th November 2018.Prof. Hemant Kumar, Principal of Ettumanoorappan College was the resource person. Through simple examples, the resource person explained the massive changes that had been taking place in the growth of the subject Economics. In the seminar he had asked certain Economics related questions and gifted books to those students who answered correctly.
CAREER AWARENESS CLASS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF LIBRARY SCIENCE
A Career Awareness Class on ‘the Importance of Library Science’ was held on 5th December, 2018 from 2PM onwards at room No:401. Sr. Joby SABS of Little Flower College was the resource person. She delivered an excellent session the need for learning library science and the future scope of the subject. Thirty Seven Economics students and faculty members attended the session.
CAREER AWARENESS CLASS-STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION EXAM
A career awareness class was arranged on Staff Selection Commission Exam by the department of Economics on 14th November 2018. The resource person was Jayaprabha J, former student of Economics department. In that more or less interactive session, students got an excellent opportunity to clarify several doubts.
ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES
An invited lecture entitled ‘Economics in Everyday life’ was held on 15-11-2018 from 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM at the Sr. Savio Seminar Hall of BCM College as part of the annual lecture series of Economics department. The resource person was Dr. T. T Michael, Former HOD, Dept. of Economics, Devamatha College Kuravilangad. He delivered a marvellous lecture on the relevance of Economics in our day today life. Around 75 Students and faculty members of the various departments attended the event.
ANNUAL ALUMNI MEET ( RETRACE DAY) ON 8TH OCTOBER 2018
CAREER AWARENESS CLASS- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD
Athira Roy, former Economics student delivered an effective talk on the topic ‘Career Opportunities Abroad’ on 11th January 2019.
MG UNIVERSITY SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR
With a view to understanding the different perspectives from which a research problem can be investigated, developing a research strategy and transforming it into a research design, Department of Economics organized a ‘One Day National Seminar on Research Design and Academic Writing- A New Perspective’ on 28-02-2019. The academic writing session discussed how to frame compelling questions, position an argument within a genuine academic debate, substantiate and organize claims, purposefully integrate a wide variety of sources, and revise for greater cogency and clarity. The Venue of the seminar was the BCM College Auditorium. The resource person was Dr. Santhosh Kumar S, Professor (Finance) Cochin University of Science and Technology. About 80 participants from various colleges attended the seminar. Mrs. Shalini Thomas (HOD) was the Convenor of the Seminar.
MG UNIVERSITY SPONSORED WORKSHOP IN ASSOCIATION WITH BASELIUS COLLEGE, KOTTAYAM
Organised an MG University sponsored workshop on ‘Basic Econometrics’ by Dr.Vijayamohanan in collaboration with Baselius College, Kottayam on 31st January 2019 and 1st February 2019
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19
TALK ON GST
Economics department has organized a Seminar on the topic “GST-expectations and challenges” on 23rd July 2017. Speaker: Mr.T.C Mathew (Senior Associate Editor of Deepika Daily]. Economics students from nearby colleges attended the programme.
MUSIC ALBUM RELEASE OF GAYATHRI ARUN
Gayathri Arun of third year Economics has released a musical album about the BCM College. The Album was released by Prof Sabu D Mathew of St. Thomas College during the Onam celebration of the college. The musical album was uploaded on YouTube on 24th September 2017.
YouTube link of the Musical Album
CHART DISPLAY ON DEMONETISATION
With a view to assessing the impact of demonetisation in our society, the department has organized a Chart Display on 8th November 2017(Wednesday). It has got media attention also.
TALK ON CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
On 2nd November 2017, a Talk on Career Advancement and Job Opportunities was arranged for the students. The resource person was Pearl Maxy Kattikkaran of Stella Maris College. Several interview preparation skills were explained by the resource person. During the interactive session students has got the opportunity to clarify their several doubts.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
The Christmas celebrations of Economics department was organized on 22nd December 2017. A cake was cut and distributed among the students. Also Carol competition, best hair competition, best smile competition and best dresser competition were conducted.
ALUMNI MEET
The first official alumni meet of Economics department was held on 5th August 2017(Saturday) at the college auditorium .Dr.Graceamma Mathew (former PSC member and HOD of Economics department) inaugurated the alumni association. The name of the alumni association is RETRACE.
ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES
Topic-Financial socialization and financial literacy-Speaker -Dr. Babu Jose (Asst.Professor, St.Thomas College,pala) on 14th February 2018 at Sr.Savio Hall.
UNION BUDGET EVALUATION ON 7TH FEBRUARY 2018
In order to promote critical thinking among students, a union budget evaluation was undertaken on 15th February 2018. Our students presented a nut shell of the budget with the help of ppt. A detailed analysis was given by the faculty.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
SUMMARY REPORT –BOOK DISTRIBUTION
As part of Reading Day, the department of Economics organised a programme called ‘NINAVU’ under which more and 100 books were contributed to the Kottayam District Sub-jail on 19th July 2018. Jail Superintend P.Vijayan received the books from the College Principal Josephina Simon. ShaliniThomas, Dr. Resmi C.P and Sheeba Wilson were the Economics faculty who had attended the event. Fourteen Economics students were also participated.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY
The department has conducted a socio-economic survey among the students to know the impact of Kerala floods on the life of the students.
A specimen of the questionnaire
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY ACTIVITY- MOCK PARLIAMENT
As part of the Human Rights Day, Economics department conducted a mock parliament in front of the college auditorium on 11th December 2018.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
FOOD PACKET DISTRIBUTION ON 4th OCTOBER 2017
Economics students distributed food packets to the poor persons in Kottayam town on 4th October 2017.The students actively participated in the activity. A reasonable number of packets were collected. It instilled in students a spirit of sharing resources for the needy.
LIVE CRIB
In order to promote critical thinking among students, a state budget evaluation was undertaken in association with Deepika daily on 21st July 2016. It received media attention. Students from various departments and college participated in it. A detailed budget analysis was given by the distinguished resource persons Dr.M.P Philip, HOD in Economics department, S.B college, Changanasserry and T.C Mathew , Associate Editor of Deepika Newspaper.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-17
SEMINAR ON NEED FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN PATRIARCHAL SOCIETY
On 30th August 2016, Dr. Bindukumari, Superintend of District Hospital Kottayam delivered a Seminar on ‘Need for Women Empowerment in patriarchal society. She stressed the importance of achieving proper education at the right time education. According to the speaker financial independence is the most important thing for achieving empowerment.
STATE BUDGET EVALUATION
In order to promote critical thinking among students, a state budget evaluation was undertaken in association with Deepika daily on 21st July 2016. It received media attention. Students from various departments and college participated in it. A detailed budget analysis was given by the distinguished resource persons Dr.M.P Philip, HOD in Economics department, S.B college, Changanasserry and T.C Mathew , Associate Editor of Deepika Newspaper.
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
FOOD PACKET DISTRIBUTION
Economics students in association with BCM NSS has distributed food packets to the street vendors of Kottayam on 7th June, 2016.
STREET PLAY
In the context of world drug abuse day on 26th June 2016, the students of Economics done a street play and awareness campaign at District Hospital, Kottayam.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16
FRESHERS’ DAY
The new students who joined the department were warmly welcomed by the third year and second year students along with the teachers.Freshers day was conducted on 11th October 2015."Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening". The day started with a prayer song by Ms. Gopika Raju of Ill D.C economics followed by the welcome speech by Ms.Sandhya Elizabeth Abraham. Ms.Bhavya Babu,Ms.Tincy Thomas were the MCs. Ms.Sneha Sebastian ( Ill D.C.) introduced the students on the basis of their resume and were given various tasks to perform. Eight students were selected from the whole lot based on their performance of the tasks. There were two rounds for the selection of the best fresher.The first round was 'performing talent' and second round was 'question session'. Prof .Shalini Thomas and Prof. Rithu Kuruvilla were the judges. The students performed to the best of their talents and creativity. Ms.Treesa Sebastian emerged as the best performer and was given 'Best Fresher Ever Rolling Trophy'.Prof. Shalini Thomas and Prof.Rithu Kuruvilla delivered the felicitation.Ms.Susmi Reji (Ill D.C) delivered the vote of thanks.
This programme enabled the students to create a good relationship among the students of the three batches and the teachers.This programme also enabled them to showcase their talents and abilities.
ALL KERALA INTERCOLLEGIATE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION COMPETITION
The Department of Economics has organised an All Kerala Intercollegiate PowerPoint Presentation Competition on 13th January 2016.The function was inaugurated by Sri.U.V.Jose,Hon Dist Collector ,Kottayam. The topic was on ‘Untapped Tourist Spots in Kerala’. Twenty three participants from different colleges in Kerala has participated in the competition. Thomas Jacob and Tibin Thomas of Marian College Kuttikkanam were the winners.
SEMINAR ON GREECE CRISIS
An invited talk on ‘Greece crisis- A matter of concern’ was held on 14-10-2015. The speaker was Dr. M. P Philip, Former HOD of Economics Department, SB College Changanasserry. The program was conducted in the College Auditorium. Around 70 Students and faculty members of the department attended the event.
Expert Talk: Talk on Greece Crisis by Dr. MP Philip, Head of the Department of Economics, SB College, Changanasserry on 14th October 2015.
TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
FOOD PACKET DISTRIBUTION AT DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Economics department of BCM College has organised food packet distribution on 28th June at District Hospital Kottayam in collaboration with the NSS of BCM. The students of the three Economics classes brought freshly prepared food packets from home for the patients and bystanders at the hospital.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-15
INVITED TALK
An invited talk on ‘Importance of Learning Economics in the current scenario’ was held on 09- 10-2014. The speaker was Prof. George V Kallarackal, HOD of Economics Department, CMS College Kottayam. The program was conducted in the Sr. Savio Seminar Hall of BCM College. Around 60 Students and faculty members of the department attended the event.
TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION ON SEPTEMBER 4th
A teacher is a person who provides education for students. A great teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart. As a tribute to the teachers Economics department celebrated the teachers day on 4 September 2014 .Ms.Aswathy Ashokan of lll D.C,Ms.Sandhya Elizabeth Abraham of II D.C and Ms.Anjitha Krishnan of IDC felicitated the teachers. Gifts were given to the thrce teachers. The cakes were cut by the teachers and distributed to all. Prof.Nima Jacob addressed the gathering. A beautiful song was sung by the department choir team.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION -On 10th December 2014
Christmas is the day that holds all time together. The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love, generosity and of goodness. Students celebrated their Christmas with the inmates of the charitable institution Abhayabhavan (Old Age Home) on 10th December 2014.Students organised several cultural programmes like dancing, singing etc. so entertain the inmates.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
BANKING AWARENESS CLASS
Classes on modern banking facilities were arranged for the students of St. Anne’s GHSS by the third-year students of Economics on 30th June 2014.
KUDUMBASREE UNITS VISIT
Students visited Kudumbasree unit at Channanikadu, Kottayam on 28th November, 2014 to create awareness about savings among housewives.
