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Awareness program on “World Disability Day”

Event: Awareness program on “World Disability Day” Day: Tuesday Date: 3rd December 2024

Time: 05.30pm  to 06.30 pm

Event Organizer: Mr. Praveen N, SWC Officer, Mr. Changa Reddy, SWC coordinator

Resource person: 1. Mr. N. Praveen, Assistant Professor & SWC Officer 2. Mr. Changa Reddy, SWC Coordinator  

Venue:  Online (Google Meet)

The awareness session on “World Disability Day” was organized to sensitize students about the importance of inclusivity, breaking stereotypes, and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The session aimed to highlight the need for greater accessibility, equality, and participation for all individuals in society.

Session Highlights

1. Welcome Address:

The session commenced with a warm welcome by Mr. Changa Reddy, who emphasized the significance of observing World Disability Day and the role students can play in fostering an inclusive society.

2. Discussion by Mr. N. Praveen:

Mr. Praveen elaborated on the history and importance of World Disability Day, focusing on the United Nations’ theme for 2024. He shared insights on:

  • The challenges faced by people with disabilities.
  • Initiatives to promote accessibility in education, employment, and public spaces.
  • The importance of empathy and understanding in creating an inclusive community.

3. Interactive Q&A Session:

Participants actively engaged with the resource persons, raising questions and sharing their perspectives. The interaction underscored the importance of student involvement in advocating for disability rights and breaking down barriers.

4. Closing Remarks:

Mr. Changa Reddy concluded the session by thanking the resource persons and participants for their active involvement. He encouraged students to become ambassadors of change by raising awareness in their circles and contributing to an inclusive society.

Feedback and Impact

The session was well-received by the participants, who appreciated the informative and engaging discussion. Students reported gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and expressed their willingness to participate in future initiatives promoting inclusivity.

Conclusion

The awareness session on “World Disability Day” successfully achieved its objective of educating and inspiring students to support and advocate for individuals with disabilities. The Student Welfare Council remains committed to organizing such impactful events to foster a culture of inclusivity and empathy among students.

Ground Scene Drawing and Elocution competition

The anti sexual harassment cell organised a Ground Scene Drawing and Elocution competition on 25th November 2024 in the open auditorium to create an awareness amongst the students and faculties of all streams with regard to Elimination of violence against women on the International women’s violence day.

The program was highlighted with the speech on women freedom and security in present scenario.

One of the major hindrances in the growth and advancement of women is gender inequality. This means that we treat males and females unequally even for the same task. This is generally in the case of rural societies. A male child is always encouraged by family to go to school, while the female child is told to learn household works.

NPTEL-SWAYAM

Online Certification Courses

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a project of MHRD initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003, to provide quality education to anyone interested in learning from the IITs. The main goal was to create web and video courses in all major branches of engineering and physical sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and management courses at the postgraduate level.

Courses provided through online portal, 4-, 8-, or 12-week online courses, typically on topics relevant to students in all years of higher education along with basic core courses in sciences and humanities with exposure to relevant tools and technologies, are being offered. The enrolment to and learning from these courses involves no cost. An in-person, proctored certification exam (optional) will be conducted at Rs. 1000/- per course and a certificate is provided through the participating institutions and industry, when applicable.

LC id of Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain first Grade College is 3007

SPOC Member: Mr. Harish G, Asst Professor, Department of Commerce

In the academic year 2023-24,

  • Total number of students enrolled courses for July to December 2023: 220 students from B.com, BBA, BCA and BSC.
  • B.com students enrolled for  Business Sustainable Development, Decision making under uncertainty    
  • BCA students enrolled for  python for Data Science, Software testing
  • BBA students enrolled for  Organizational Behavior
  • BSC students enrolled for  Dairy And Food Process And Products Technology

Total number of students appeared for exam and received certificate is 02.

Majority students unable to take up exam due to their university exam.

Orientation Program on NPTEL: National programme on Technology Enhanced Learning

Enhancing Learning Experience for First-Year Degree Students

Date: 21 August 2024

Venue: Auditorium

Organizer: Mr. Harish G, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and SPOC 

Objective:

The primary objective of this orientation program was to introduce first-year degree students to the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The program aimed to familiarize students with NPTEL’s online courses, resources, and benefits, enhancing their learning experience.

Agenda:

1. Introduction to NPTEL

2. Benefits of NPTEL for students

3. Online courses and resources

4. Accessing NPTEL content

5. Q&A session

Key Takeaways:

1. NPTEL offers over 4000+ online courses from top Indian institutions.

2. Courses are free, with optional certification.

3. NPTEL enhances employability and skills.

4. Supports self-paced learning.

Total participants: 80

Conclusion: The orientation program successfully introduced first-year degree students to NPTEL’s benefits and resources. Participants demonstrated enthusiasm for leveraging NPTEL to enhance their learning experience. We recommend regular workshops and integration of NPTEL courses into the curriculum. “The video lecture on ‘Gender Justice and Workplace Security’ was screened to introduce the course and its key concepts.