economics

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS :KACES

Teacher in charge: Dr.Rashmi Chaudhary 

Convener: Ms. Rakhi Solanki

Co-convener: Dr. Bhaironath Jaiswal

The Kalindi College Economics Society (KaCES) successfully organized multiple events in the academic session 2025-26 to enhance students' academic, professional, and cultural development. Below is a concise overview of the activities conducted:

1.Seminars and Webinars:

• Seminar on”Indian Economy:Agrarian Structure, Development challenges & Sustainable pathways-VIKSIT BHARAT(28 April 2026):

• • Focused on India’s agrarian structure, development challenges, sustainable pathways and the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047.

2.Expert Sessions & Guest lecture:

• Expert Session on Resume Building & LinkedInEssentials (29th September 2025):

• • Covered resume structuring, relevant skills, LinkedIn profile optimization, professional networking and personal branding.

• Guest Lecture on Financial Literacy (10th October 2025):

• • Discussed financial awareness, depositories, investment planning and informed decision-making in personal finances.

• Expert Session on Guesstimates by TIME Institute (26 November 2025):

• • Students learned to break problems into smaller parts, make logical assumptions and present answers clearly.

• Expert Session on “MBA: India or Abroad” by Mr Jayanta Saha (28th January 2026):

• • An online webinar guiding students on curriculum, costs, career prospects and admission procedures for MBA programmes in India and abroad.
  • Covered entrance exams, application timelines, scholarships, return on investment and choosing institutions according to career goals and financial capacity.

• Expert Session on “GenAI for Viksit Bharat & Budget Insights” (10th February 2026):

• • Organized under the aegis of IQAC at BVOC Lab; 94 students participated.
  • Discussed Jensen Huang’s Five-Layer AI Dominance Framework and Union Budget 2026-27, including the stated per-capita income pathway from $2,570 to $14,005 by 2047 and challenges relating to private capex, employment and accountability.

3.Other notable activities:

1. Workshopp 4-Day Foundation Course on Research Methodology

• • Day 1 – Dr. Debarpita Roy: Introduction to research methodology, motivation, objectives, structure, scope and research design.
  • Day 2 – Dr. Sunil Kumar: Data collection, sampling, questionnaire design, interviews, data analysis methods and research tools; students created sample questionnaires.
  • Day 3 – Prof. Indu Chaudhary: Sampling methods and techniques, non-response, sampling bias and ethical considerations.
  • Day 4 – Dr. Rachna Mathur: Report writing and research ethics, including research-paper structure, abstracts, references, plagiarism avoidance and presentation of findings.

1. Value Added Course on “Advanced Tools in Excel for Data Description and Statistical Analysis” (2nd February–15th March 2026):

• A 30-hour hybrid course organised by the Department of Economics, Kalindi College, to develop students’ proficiency in advanced Excel tools, data management, visualisation and statistical analysis.
• Covered Pivot Tables, Lookup and Index-Match functions, Solver, Macros, descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, probability distributions and Monte Carlo simulation. The sessions were conducted by Ms. Madhuri Singh and Mr. Rohit, under the guidance of Dr. Rashmi Chaudhary (TIC) and Mr. Rachit Saini (Course Coordinator). 

4.Cultural and Extracurricular Events:

• Teachers’ Day Celebration 

              (9th September 2025):

• • Held in AB22 with a welcome speech by student representatives, a faculty-dedicated video presentation and a cake-cutting ceremony.
  • The event fostered a sense of community and ended with warm interactions between teachers and students.

• Freshers’ Welcome Event

(17 October 2025)

• • from excited smiles to unstoppable energy, inaugural ceremony marks the start of a journey filled with fun, friendships, and countless memories

• A₹thasaar’26: The Annual Fest 

(13 April 2026):

The flagship annual fest of KaCES, "Arthasaar," featured four exhilarating competitions:

• • Bulls & Bears:

encouraged strategic, analytical and decision-making skills

• • Model UN-ECOSOC:

focused on the economic impact of oil sanctions on development and global energy markets

• • Game Theory:

encouraged strategic and decision-making skills

• The fest attracted significant participation from Kalindi College as well as other colleges showcasing the creative and analytical skills of the students.

• Closing ceremony 

(25 April 2026):

• • Organized at Sangam Parisar with the theme “The Regal Renaissance”.
  • The ceremony marked the conclusion of the academic journey and provided an opportunity to reflect on meaningful experiences, memories and milestones.

        List of all the guests who visited the. Department in 2025-26