Financial Awareness Programme for Women Faculty Members
As part of the World Investor Awareness Programme, the Department of Economics, in collaboration with the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, organized a Financial Awareness Programme specifically for women faculty members. This initiative aimed to boost financial literacy and investment knowledge among women faculty. Sponsored by Kotak Mutual Fund and regulated by SEBI, the program opened with a warm welcome address by Dr. V. Neetha, IQAC Coordinator, who emphasized the importance of financial empowerment for women.
The session was led by Mr. Manoj T. Neelakantan, former Assistant General Manager of IDBI Bank and a certified SEBI trainer, who provided practical, insightful guidance on personal finance management. The program received an overwhelmingly positive response, with 36 women faculty members gaining valuable skills to improve their financial well-being. This initiative marked a successful and meaningful step towards financial empowerment at Sacred Heart College.