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PLANNING FORUM

A GLIMPSE OF ACTIVITIES, 2012-2017

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

ST.XAVIER’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN,ALUVA

Published in March, 2017

Published by Department of Economics

St.Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva

Website: www.stxaviersaluva.ac.in

E-mail : [email protected]

Ph: 0484-2623240, Fax: 0484-2628840

Coordinator Sr.Sindhu.P.J(Sr.Sharin CTC)

Assistant Professor Department of Economics St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva - 683 101 E-mail: [email protected]

PREFACE

“Raising Standards in Education and Beyond”

Planning Forum is an academic platform for the

students of the department of Economics. It ensures

enrichment of knowledge of students in the field of

Economics with arrangement of academic and non-

academic programmes like Special Lectures, Socio-

Economic surveys, Field visits, Practical

sessions/Interactive sessions, Observance of days of social

importance and Inter Departmental & Inter Collegiate

Competitions, Personality Contest, Quiz Contest, and

Elocution Competition etc., It helps the students to

improve their leadership skills and ability to plan and

execute.

Planning Forum handout describes the essence of

the department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College for

women, Aluva. The department since its inception has

endeavoured into various activities attributing to holistic

development of both students and staff. With this motto in

mind the department of Economics established Planning

forum and initiated its activities during the academic year

of 1991-92. The Planning forum exist for the overall

progress of students’ skills and talents especially with the

underlying agenda of building up a carrier oriented and

futuristic students without giving up their moral values.

The Forum also undertakes various research activities with

the sole purpose of “giving back to society”. Also the

Planning forum aims in bring out both academic and

cultural skills of the students by providing the students

with platform of annual manuscripts. The students were

also given the opportunities to meet and listen to eminent

personalities through the doors of forum activities aimed in

developing their social skills and all to shape them up as

the leaders of future.

Overall, this is a pride moment for the fraternity of

department of Economics to showcase the noble actions, in

spite of all the hurdles endured, taken up for building up an

innovative but sensitive bunch of students who are

empowered and never take failure as a reason for not to

succeed!

Planning Forum Co-ordinator

Sr.Sindhu.P.J (Sr.Sharin CTC) Assistant Professor

Department of Economics

St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva

Planning Forum, Dept. of Economics , SX C, Aluva

1 Activities of Planning Forum, 2012 - 2017

PLANNING FORUM

As a part of the curriculum 'The Planning Forum'

functions under the Economics Department. The Forum

Conducts Debates, Quiz competition, Essay competition

and Survey etc.,on a regular basis. The foundation for this

forum was laid in the year 1990-91. The Planning forum of

the Department of Economics was formally inaugurated by

Prof. Antony Issac, Former Principal, St.Paul‟s College,

Kalamassery on 25th

January 1992

OBJECTIVES OF THE FORUM

The Planning forum endeavors to promote:

Career Planning

Leadership and Civic Qualities

Responsive Budgetary Planning

Personality Development

Development of Multifaceted Talents

MOTTO OF PLANNING FORUM

Learn, Live and Excel

Planning Forum, Dept. Economics , SX C, Aluva

Activities of Planning Forum, 2012 – 2017 2

PRACTICES OF THE PLANNING FORUM

Students are motivated by various seminars on

current topics, quiz competitions, economic surveys and

preparation of manuscript. The following are the regular

practices of the planning Forum.

Special Lectures

Socio-Economic surveys

Manuscripts

Field visits

Practical sessions

Interactive sessions

Observance of days of social importance

Interdepartmental and Inter Collegiate

Competitions.

NEED ADDRESSED

Active participation of the students, opening new

ways and means to think, plan and to execute, and

thereby making them feel one with the society.

EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS

Increases leadership qualities, exhibits inherent talents.



RESOURCES

Experts from outside, teachers, students, voluntary

organization, management.

A REVIEW

The year 1991-92 marked the beginning of

Planning Forum activities in St. Xaviers College under the

guidance of the Department of Economics. Prof. Antony

Issac, the Principal, St.Pauls College, Kalamasserry

inaugurated the Planning Forum on 25th

January 1992.In

his inaugural address, he explained the necessity and

importance of economic planning in India and the

achievements made so far .He added that we really are

proud of the fact that we have become a self sufficient

economy in food grains and an exporter of food grains to

even developed countries like USSR.

Later, two seminars were conducted under the

leadership of Dr.K.C.Sankara Narayanan, HOD, Applied

Economics, CUSAT and Dr.A.I.George, Economics

Department, St.Pauls College, Kalamassery. The main

themes were on „Economic Planning for the Last Forty

Years‟ and “Kerala‟s Economy and Economic Planning”.



Group discussions were also held in which students

participation were earnest and appreciative. We were also

fortunate to hear Prof.M.P.Menon, Head of Indira Gandhi

University of India. He gave us a talk on the Importance

and Relevance of Planning. The talk was highly significant

as it served to emphasize the fact that planning is an

indispensable aspect of successful living. Later, the Forum

sponsored a lecture by Prof.Emmanuel Cardoza, HOD of

Economics, Maharajas College, Ernakulam.The topic

chosen was “Stagflation in India”. The discussion on this

current topic of concern brought to light the co-existence of

high production combined with a higher level of

unemployment. The Forum also organized a seminar on

“Industrial Backwardness in Kerala”. The guest speaker

was Prof.Muraleedharan, Maharajas College,

Ernakulam.Although the topic seemed very simple and

nothing novel, Prof.Muraleedharan, was successful in

presenting the topic with its pros and cons. It was highly

informative and the students highly benefited from it.

A talk was organized on 26th

September 2006 by

Prof.Indu panikkar,Retd HOD of Political Science,



St.Xaver‟s College, Aluva The talk was on the „Need for

Planning‟ In her inspiring speech, she specified the need

for planning in a society with limited resources and

unlimited wants. She suggested resource allocation as a

solution to this basic economic problem .She also

explained the new concept of Peoples Planning, which

means diverting power and finance to the hands of the

people thereby achieving progress through out the state

especially in the rural areas. The manuscript “ECHO

Rays”, prepared by the students was released on the same

day by Rev.Sr.Percy, Principal of the College. Inter

departmental quiz was organized by the students of

economics and prizes were given to the winners. Students

were given chances to attend seminars on various topics –

women empowerment, personality development, future and

better planning.

In the academic YEAR 200-2008, the activities of

the Planning Forum was inaugurated by Prof.

A.I.George,HOD of Department of Economics, St.Paul‟s

College ,Kalamassery on 20th

September 2007. A Hand

written manuscript prepared by the students “Eco Beats”

was released on the same day.



2007-2008 being the Ruby jubilee year of the

department, as part of the Ruby Jubilee celebration an

exhibition of major agricultural products of Kerala , „Agri

Expo‟ was organized on October 4th

and 5th

2007. A model

showing impact of pollution on agriculture was also

exhibited. The annual quiz competition for the students

of the college was organized on 9th

November 2007. The

planning Forum of the department organized an

intercollegiate debate competition on the topic „Is

globalization anti-poor‟ on December 1st 2007. An

Intercollegiate Essay competition on the topic “Increase of

self-financing colleges in Kerala Higher Education

Scenario” was also conducted.

The activities of Planning Forum was inaugurated

on was inaugurated on 15th

October 2008 by

Adv.Anupama Johny , Alumni of the department and she

gave a talk on „Domestic Violence Act‟ the hand written

manuscript of the students „Rhythm‟ was released. The

students organized variety entertainments for the inaugural

function. The annual quiz competition for the students of

the college was organized on 14th

September 2008. In the



academic year 2009-2010, the Planning Forum was

formally inaugurated by Prof. Miniamma HOD of

Economics, St.Paul‟s college, Kalamassery on October 1st

2009. This was followed by a talk on “Global Warming

and Sustainable Developemnt” She shared with the

students her experiences on the various spheres of

development. An Inter departmental quiz was conducted

by the students of economics and the Manuscript „Eco

Magic‟ prepared by the students was released on that day.

In the month of August 2009, the second year students

conducted a survey on “The Effectiveness of Pulse Polio

Programme in Aluva Municipality” The report of the study

was submitted to the Research Cell. The annual quiz

competition for the students of the college was organized

on 10th

September 2009.

Under the auspices of Planning Forum, the students

organized a Forum called „Sensacion‟ which started

functioning on December 4th

2009.The Forum which is

open to students of all departments conducts a meeting

once in a week to discuss and debate current events. The

activity of the Planning Forum was inaugurated by an



alumni of the department Ms Anby Baby, Senior Sales

Manager Metlife on October 4, 2010. Ms Anby Baby gave

a talk on 'The Changing Financial Scenario'. The

manuscript of the department for the year 2010-2011,

'Economic Imprints' was released by the Principal, Rev Sr.

Percy. The Planning Forum conducted the annual general

quiz competition on 23 September 2010.

The Open Forum „ Sensacion‟ is continued to

conduct weekly meetings to discuss on current topics. The

planning Forum in association with the department of

statistics conducted a survey among the third year degree

students to analyze the degree of utilization of the facilities

and opportunities that the college offers to them.

As a whole the Planning Forum gives stimulation to

the students of economics.



SPECIAL LECTURES/SEMINAR/EXHIBITIONS

(2012-2017) External experts Special

lectures/Seminar/Exhibitions

Date

Dr. Kochurani

BMC, Thrikkakara

Talk on „Soft Skill development‟ 7/8/12

Sight out of sight (Exhibition) 10/12/12

Dr. Martin Patrick,

Maharajas‟s College,

Ernakulam

Talk on „Growth Inflation

Dilemma‟ 19/12/12

Dr. Sunitha Krishnan Interactive Session on Women

Empowerment and Gender

issues

6/1/13

Adv.Jayasankar Talk on „Changing Socio-

Economic and Political scenario 19/8/13

Prof. Philomina K.P

Former HOD,

Department of

Economics, Alphonsa

College, Pala

Talk on „Changing role of

women in the competitive world‟

23/9/14

Dr. Tany Thomas

Coordinator,

Kudubasree

Ernakulum District

Talk on „Waste Management

through Kudumbasree activities‟ 31/7/15

Sri. K.

Muraleedharan,

General Manager and

Practical session on' Banking'

24/6/2016



Sri. Santhosh Ommen,

Faculty, SBT Aluva

Interdepartmental

competitions for

Observance of

Population Day

Essay Writing competition on

„Population: an Assets or Liability

„ and Quiz competition on

„Demography or population of

India‟

11/7/16

Dr. Sunikumar S

.Menon,

Department of

Economics,

Maharajas College

(Autonomous)

Ernakulam

Talk on„Career Choices for

Economics Students‟

23/8/ 16

Intercollegiate

competition „Eco

Aware, 2016‟

All Kerala Inter Collegiate Paper

presentation Competition on

'GST Bill in India', Prof.

Rebacca Mathen All Kerala Inter

Collegiate Debate Competition

on 'Uniform Civil Code : A

Boon or a Bane' and the Mega

Mind, a Quiz Competition on

'Current affairs

20/9/16

Ms.Nija and team

Vidhyabharathi group

of institutions

a Career orientation session for

IIIDC Students 2/2/17



MANUSCRIPT MAGAZINE

The Planning Forum of the department has a

practice of making Manuscript Magazine every year by the

students. The final year students take the initiative in

preparing the Manuscript magazine for the year. The goals

of practice is to make the Students an understanding of

their own influences and aesthetic values as writers and

how their own work fits into larger literary traditions and

demonstrate the ability to produce a polished, professional-

quality portfolio of creative writing and an understanding

of how to submit the work for publication. The students

have prepared the following Manuscript

Name of Manuscript Year

Oiknomia 2012-2013

Sankalp 2013-2014

Uthbhav 2014-2015

Jalakam 2015-2016

Beacon 2016-2017

Aazhi 2017-2018



SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEYS (2012-2017)

The Planning Forum of the department conducted

the following Surveys during last five years

An Analysis of the Expenditure pattern of the Students

in the College

A Survey on effectiveness of Athulayam Project of

Kerala Literacy Mission Authority (KLMA) in

Chengamanadu Panchayat in Aluva

An analysis of the Reading habits and Library

usage of Students in the College

Influence of Mobile phones in Present Generation : A

survey with special reference to students of

St.Xavier‟s College for women, Aluva

A Survey on Impact of Demonetization of Currency

among public: A special reference to Aluva

Municipality.

A Study on the Problems Faced by Single Parents of

the students of St. Xavier‟s College for Women, Aluva

(ongoing)



ACTIVITIES OF PLANNING FORUM, 2012-2013

The activities of the Planning were inaugurated by

Dr. Kochu Rani, Head of the department of Economics,

Bharath Matha College,Thirikkakara on 7th August, 2012.

A hand written Manuscript 'Oikonomia' prepared by the

students was released on the same day.

Dr. Kochu Rani, Head of the department of Economics,

Bharath Matha College,Thirikkakara inaugurates the

activities of Planning Forum for the year,2012-2013



Inaugural talk by Dr. Kochu Rani, Associate Professor,

Bharath Matha College

Release of Manuscript “Oikonomia” by Dr. Kochu

Rani, Associate Professor, Bharath Matha College



The students of III DC Economics were taken for a

study visit to Cochin Stock Exchange on 13th September

2012. The students attended theory and practical sessions

on the functioning of the Stock Exchange.

The Forum in association with the department of

English organized an interactive session with Dr. Sunitha

Krishnan, renowned human rights activist.

Interactive session with Dr. Sunitha Krishnan.



Dr. Sunitha Krishnan interact with students on the

topic „Women and Gender issues‟

ACTIVITIES OF PLANNING FORUM, 2013-2014

The activities of the Planning Forum were

inaugurated by Adv. Jayashankar, Social activist and

political observer and anchor of 'Varanthyam' of India

Vision. He gave a talk on 'The Changing Socio-Economic

and Political Scenario' and released a manuscript ' Sankalp'

on August 19, 2013.



Talk on 'The Changing Socio-Economic and Political

Scenario' by Adv.Jayashankar

Manuscript release by Adv. Jayashankar- „Sankalp‟



ACTIVITIES OF PLANNING FORUM (2014-15)


inaugurated by Prof. Philomina K.P, Former HOD,

Department of Economics, Alphonsa College, Pala, on

23rd September 2014. Prof. Philomina gave a talk on

„Changing role of women in the Competitive World

Economy‟. The Hand written Manuscript „Uthbav‟ was

released by the Principal Rev. Sr.Rethamma on the

occasion.

Prof. Philomina K.P, Former HOD, Department of

Economics, Alphonsa College, Pala inaugurates the

activities of Planning Forum for the year, 2014-2015



Release of the Manuscript „Uthbav‟

Talk on „Changing role of women in the Competitive

World Economy‟by Prof. Philomina K.P, Former

HOD, Department of Economics, Alphonsa College



Seminar on “Taste for Change: Right to Food” by

Adv.Sandhya Raju, Director, Human Rights Law Network,

Kochi on 30th

January 2015. The Documentary-

„Assassination‟ was presented.

Seminar on “Taste for Change: Right to Food” by

Adv.Sandhya Raju



ACTIVITIES OF PLANNING FORUM (2015-16)


inaugurated by Ms. Tany Thomas, District Coordinator of

Kudumbasree Unit, Ernakulam on 31tst

July 2015. Ms.

Tany Thomas gave an awareness on „Environmental

friendly cloth bags in the campus ‟ The Hand written

Manuscript „Jalakam ‟ was released by the Principal, Rev.

Sr.Rethamma on the occasion.

Ms. Tany Thomas, District Coordinator of

Kudumbasree Unit, Ernakulam, inaugurates, the

activities of the Planning Forum for the year 2015-2016



Ms. Tany Thomas gives awareness on „Eco friendly

cloth bags in the campuses‟

The Hand written Manuscript „Jalakam‟ was released

by the Principal, Rev. Sr.Rethamma

A Workshop on „Research Methodology‟ was

given to III DC students as part of their research project by

Dr. Martin Patrick on 25th

June 2015.



A Workshop on „Research Methodology‟ by Dr. Martin

Patrick

As part of the study of „Economics of Financial

Market‟, 9th

Core- paper of Fifth semester, III DC

Economics students were given an opportunity to visit the

Cochin Stock Exchange on 18th

September 2015. A talk

was also given by Prof. Chadrasekharan Nair on „Financial

planning and avenues for Investments‟.



Students visit Cochin Stock Exchange, Kaloor

REPORT OF ACTIVITIES OF PLANNING FORUM

FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017

The activities of the Planning Forum for the 2016-

2017 were inaugurated by Dr.Sunikumar S.Menon, Head

of the Department, Research Centre and Post Graduate

Department of Economics, Maharajas College

(Autonomous) Ernakulam on 23rd

August 2016. Dr.Sunil

Kumar S.Menon delivered a talk on„Career Choices for

Economics Students‟. The Hand written Manuscript

„Beacon‟ was released by the Principal, Rev. Sr.Rethamma

on the occasion.



Dr.Sunil Kumar S.Menon inaugurates, the activities of

the Planning Forum for the year 2016-2017

The Hand written Manuscript „Beacon‟ releases by the

Principal, Rev. Sr.Rethamma



The Planning Forum of the department organised a

practical session on' Banking' by eminent scholars Sri. K.

Muraleedharan,General Manager, and Sri. Santhosh

Ommen, Faculty, SBT Aluva on 24th June 2016 at 11 a.m.

in APJ Hall.

A Practical session on „Banking' by Sri. K.

Muraleedharan, General Manager, SBT Aluva

A Practical session on „Banking' by Sri. Santhosh

Ommen, Faculty, SBT Aluva



As part of the Population day observance, Planning

Forum of the Department of Economics conducted an Inter

Departmental Quiz Competition on „Demography or

Population of India and Essay Competition on the topic

„Population growth: an Asset or Liability‟ on 11th

July

2016 at 1.p.m in Economics seminar hall .

Meenakshi Kumar & Alan Minnu Xavier of

II B.com, Fasna T.A & Sonia Joseph of III DC Chemistry

and Ashly Paul & Nandana. B of II DC English Literature

won First, Second and Third Prizes respectively for Quiz

competition. For Essay competition, Ms. Sweety Joseph of

III DC Commerce, Ms. Premeeja Ann Eliza of II DC

English and Swathy G Prabhu of II DC Commerce Self

Financing won First, Second and Third Prizes respectively.

Inter Departmental Essay Competition on the topic

„Population growth: an Asset or Liability‟

http://b.com/



Inter Departmental Quiz Competition on „Demography

or Population of India‟

Prize distribution by Dr.Sunil Kumar S Menon



The Planning Forum of the department organized

an orientation session on “Higher Studies in Top Indian

Institutes by Ms. Athira Binod former Student of Madras

Christian College on 18th

July 2016.

Orientation session on “Higher Studies in Top Indian

Institutes by Ms. Athira Binod

To develop latent entrepreneurship skill of the

Students, the Planning Forum of the Department of

Economics in association with Kudumbasree Mission

Units, Aluva organized an „Entrepreneurship Exhibition

Cum Sale‟ titled as Eco Mega Mela-2016 on 18th August

2016 from 11 a.m to 2.p.m in the Xavieran Campus.



„Entrepreneurship development activities of the

students „


students „




students „

The Planning Forum of the department organised

an orientation session on “How to prepare for Indian

Economic Service” by Dr. Lekshmi Devi, student of

Kerala Civil Service Academy on 25th

August 2016.

Orientation session on “How to prepare for Indian

Economic Service” by Dr. Lekshmi Devi



The Planning forum of the Department of

Economics in collaboration with Forest Industries

(Travancore) Ltd., Government of Kerala organized an All

Kerala Inter Collegiate Educational Fest, Eco Aware-2016

in fond memory and honour of Rev. Mother Isabel, the

founder Manger of the college and Prof.Rebecca Mathen,

Former Head of the Department of Economics. Mother

Isabell Memorial All Kerala Inter Collegiate Paper

Presentation on GST Bill in India, Prof. Rebecca Mathen

Memorial Debate on Uniform Civil Code: A Boon or a

Bane? and the Mega Mind, a Quiz on Current affairs was

the competitions conducted on 20th September 2016. Inter

collegiate fest was inaugurated by Smt. N. Nirmaladevi,

Senior Branch Manager, LIC, Aluva, Keynote address

delivered by Sri.Josemon M.D, Managing Director,

FIT,Govt.of Kerala and Prof. Nithin Thomas, Assistant

Professor, BMC, Thrikkakara felicitated the occasion.



Smt. N. Nirmaladevi, Senior Branch Manager, LIC,

Aluva, inaugurates All Kerala Inter Collegiate Education

Fest, Eco Aware-2016

Mother Isabell Memorial All Kerala Inter Collegiate

Paper Presentation on „GST Bill in India‟



Prof. Rebecca Mathen Memorial Debate on „Uniform

Civil Code: A Boon or a Bane?‟

Mega Mind, a Quiz Completion on Current affairs



Ms. Archana Prakash of Alphonsa College, Pala

and Ms.Meera Unnikrishnan of St.Teresa's College

Ernakulam won the prizes for Paper Presentation

Competition. Joseph E George & Abi George of UC

college, Aluva secured the first prize and Ms. Rohini

Menon &Devika Krishnan of St.Joseph College,

Iringalakuada secured the second prize for Debate

Competition. Regarding the Quiz competition, Ms.

Malavika & Aiswarya Lalu of our college won the first

prize and Abi George & Rajesh P.R won second prize. The

prizes were distributed by Sr.Dr.Shalini and Prof. Nithin

Thomas

Prize distribution by Sr.Dr.Shalini



Prize distribution by Prof.Nithin Thomas

The Planning Forum of the department organized a

Career orientation session for IIIDC Students by Ms.Nija

and other teachers from Vidhyabharathi group of

institutions on 2nd February 2017.

Career orientation session by Ms.Nija

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