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The Department of Commerce (B&I) conducted a value-added course on ‘Health Insurance’ for the students of I year B.Com,(B&I). Dr. Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce B&I, and Mr. N. Arunkumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce B&I, were invited as the resource person and the session was held between Apr 20 to 25, 2023. The syllabus of Insurance Institute of India has been used a reference for this course. This session enhanced a clear understanding of health, health systems and health insurance in India. It also elaborated the various health insurance products available in the market and its features. Students were given a chance to clarify their doubts regarding claims for health insurance. Furthermore, they came forward to discuss the health insurance underwriting process and its difficulties. This session has created awareness about career prospects in health insurance in India. Totally, 80 students from I.B.Com, (B&I) got benefitted from this value added course on ‘Health Insurance.”

The Department of Commerce (B&I) conducted the Board of Studies meeting for the academic year 2023–24 (Odd Semester on April 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at F32 Hall. The syllabus for I, III & V semester for the batches 2023-2026, 2022-2025, and 2021-2024 was presented by Mrs. V. Padmavathy, Head of the Department, B.Com. B&I., Panel members gave valuable inputs to the updated syllabus to match industrial requirements for the current scenario. Furthermore, the members of the meeting discussed the various important aspects of the course to meet the employability skills of the student. All the members of the meeting appreciated the syllabus and agreed to proceed.

On behalf of the Department of Commerce (Banking, and Insurance),Dr.R. Lakshmipathy, President of Subblakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science and Mrs. S. Vahitha, Assistant Director, IIBF and Mr. Ravi Gupta, Organizational Development Officer, IIBF jointly signed the Memorandum of Understanding on April 19, 2023 at 10.30 a.m.  Mrs.V. Padmavathy, Head of the Department of Banking and Insurance represented the department during the agreement of the MOU to proceed.

The Department of Commerce (B&I) along with the Cuentas Association organized an awareness programme on PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)- Crop Insurance” on March 31, 2023 for the people of nearby villages. The coverage of insurance is very low in India. This scheme provides insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers for the failure of the notified crop due to natural calamities, pests & diseases. The scheme could be implemented through a multi-agency framework by selected insurance companies under the overall guidance & control of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA& FW), Government of India (GOI). Further, they explained that DAC&FW has designated/empanelled  Agriculture Insurance company of India (AIC) and private Insurance companies 1) ICICI-Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. 2) HDFC-ERGO General Insurance Company Ltd. 3) IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. 4) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance 2 Company Ltd. 5) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. 6) Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. 7) Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd. 8) Tata-AIG General Insurance Company Ltd. 9) SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. 10) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd.  provides crop insurance.

Our faculty, Mr. R. Dhamotharan, NSS officer along with 15 students of I B.Com (B & I) participated in this program and nearly 20 farmers got benefitted through this program.

PTA meet was organized by the Department of B.Com (B & I) for the I & II year  students on 25.03.2023. Mrs. Nithya Kalyani & Mr. V. Sivasubramanian, Assistant Professors, B.Com B&I, arranged PTA meet for I year students. Mr. N.  Arunkumar, Assistant Professor, B.Com B&I, arranged for II year students. The main aim of the meeting was to create a common platform where teachers and parents come together and discuss the issues related to the student’s progress and ways to enrich their learning experience.

During the meeting, the following points were discussed.

• The progress report of the student’s academic performance in the CIA-I was briefed to parents and received their valuable feedback.
• There was a very good interaction between the parents and teachers for the development of their wards and discussed the important matters, both strengths and areas of improvements.
• Attendance report of each student is shown to their parents from January to February 2023.
• Parents were encouraged to motivate students’ participation in the Capshine.
• Feedback regarding the course were collected from the students.

Participation:

S.No	Class	Total No of students	No.of Present	No. Of Absent
1	I Year	81	73	08
2	II Year	78	71	07

Department of Commerce (B&I) organized a workshop on ‘Soft skills Development’ on March15, 2023 by RAYA associates & Business Advisor’s team for I year students. The Workshop covered the areas like communication skills, professional etiquette, time management, goal setting, leadership and teamwork. Students are trained through mock interviews and group discussion, which helped them develop confidence and improve their communication skills in English. They insisted on the importance of etiquette and grooming as two important aspects of personality. Trainers conducted practical exercises for the students in developing leadership, team building, assertiveness, self confidence, active listening etc., Students interacted well with the RAYA Associates & Business Advisor’s team. They enjoyed the session well. Totally 81 students from I B.Com (Banking and Insurance) got benefitted from this workshop.

Department of Commerce B.Com (B&I) organized an industrial visit to Naga Foods Private Limited, Pudhupatti, Dindigul, on 08.03.2023. The students were briefed on the establishment, Founder of the company, Management team, Functional departments and their innovative and distinctive products. Students participated in quiz program conducted by the company representative and won prizes. The students were able to witness the production process of Savorit vermicelli, Macaroni and pasta directly. Students interacted well with employees of Naga Foods private Limited to clarify their doubts. Students maintained discipline during industrial visit. Totally, 81 I B. Com (B&I) students along with 2 faculty members Mrs. V. Padmavathy and Mr. N. Arunkumar visited the factory and got benefitted.

Department of Commerce B.Com (B&I) organized an industrial visit to Naga Foods Private Limited, Pudhupatti, Dindigul, on 08.03.2023. The students were briefed on the establishment, Founder of the company, Management team, Functional departments and their innovative and distinctive products. Students participated in quiz program conducted by the company representative and won prizes. The students were able to witness the production process of Savorit vermicelli, Macaroni and pasta directly. Students interacted well with employees of Naga Foods private Limited to clarify their doubts. Students maintained discipline during industrial visit. Totally, 81 I B. Com (B&I) students along with 2 faculty members Mrs. V. Padmavathy and Mr. N. Arunkumar visited the factory and got benefitted.

Department of Commerce (B&I) was involved in Green initiative – sapling plantation in the college garden on 03.03.2023. The students showed their interest towards planting of Jasmine, Keshavardhini, Cat whisker, Menthol & Solanum Trilobatum, Pomegranate, Guava, Indian Blackberry and few other medicinal saplings. They understood the importance of planting saplings. They voluntarily undertook the responsibility of caring the saplings planted in the college garden. They shared the information on the importance of planting saplings, creating a natural eco system through planting of saplings in different places.  Trees represent nature, life, peace etc.; they produce oxygen, clean soil, improve physiological, mental and spiritual health. They took pledge to plant as many trees as possible near their areas, so as to create healthy environment. Totally, 159 students from I and II year B.Com (Banking and Insurance) and 4 faculty members participated in this event.

Department of Commerce (B&I) was involved in Green initiative – sapling plantation in the college garden on 03.03.2023. The students showed their interest towards planting of Jasmine, Keshavardhini, Cat whisker, Menthol & Solanum Trilobatum, Pomegranate, Guava, Indian Blackberry and few other medicinal saplings. They understood the importance of planting saplings. They voluntarily undertook the responsibility of caring the saplings planted in the college garden. They shared the information on the importance of planting saplings, creating a natural eco system through planting of saplings in different places.  Trees represent nature, life, peace etc.; they produce oxygen, clean soil, improve physiological, mental and spiritual health. They took pledge to plant as many trees as possible near their areas, so as to create healthy environment. Totally, 159 students from I and II year B.Com (Banking and Insurance) and 4 faculty members participated in this event.