The VADA Club and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) Hostel committee of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women organized a Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Youth Leadership in Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Paving the Way for a Viksit Bharat 2047 with Drug-free Institutions’ led by Mr Dikshant Sharma, Field Expert—MV, Research & Evaluation, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. The resource person highlighted the problem of drug abuse among young people using several case studies and data. The students were made aware of the causes behind drug addiction and ways to prevent this problem through self-awareness and self-control.
GGSCW-26 is elated to share that its students performed fabulously on the first day of the PU Youth and Heritage Festival 2024-25, Chandigarh Zone 1 and won prizes in the following events: 1. First Prize in the individual category in SKIT 2. Second prize in Mimicry 3. Third prize in Folk Orchestra GGSCW-26 family congratulates all the winners on their achievement.
A Financial Literacy Programme was held at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh aimed at equipping faculty members with financial management skills. It was held under the initiative taken by Reserve Bank of Indian and Director of Higher Education, Chandigarh. The programme was conducted by the officials from Kotak Mahindra Bank. Kotak experts covered key financial principles, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between needs and wants, strategies to get out of debt, and the value of living within one’s means. Faculty members were encouraged to adopt prudent financial practices, such as saving a significant portion of income, minimizing unnecessary spending, and only borrowing when necessary for investments or starting a business. The session also included valuable advice on digital banking safety. Kotak experts shared practical tips for debit and credit card security, such as avoiding storing card details online, using secure networks, and setting up transaction alerts to monitor account activity. The session concluded with insights into customer rights and the government’s Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, which aims to address banking grievances effectively. Vice Principal, Ms Prabhjot Kaur, applauded the initiative of the government and RBI. She also thanked Kotak Mahindra Bank for its commitment to empowering the faculty members with essential financial literacy and responsible money management skills.
Post Graduate Department of Commerce of GGSCW-26 in association with hitsbullseye organized a seminar on "Careers After Graduation". The seminar, led by their esteemed speaker, Mr. Rajeev Markanday, was attended by 95 enthusiastic students eager to explore the various career opportunities that await them after graduation. Mr. Markanday’s session provided a comprehensive overview of diverse career paths, emphasizing the significance of early career planning, which is essential for a successful transition from academic life to the professional world. While highlighting the theme, the speaker described the key attributes such as confidence, listening skills, observation skills, group discussions, verbal and non-verbal communication with relevant examples. Students were also enlightened on a discussion available for career guidance after their graduation.