The Post Graduate Department of Commerce at Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain First Grade College, KGF successfully hosted a one-day international conference on August 20th, 2024, under the theme “Pathway to Prosperity: Financial Measures for Inclusive Growth and a $5 Trillion Economy by 2025.” The conference aimed to explore strategies and financial frameworks essential for not only economic expansion but also ensuring inclusive and equitable growth.
The event was presided over by Dr. Chenraj Roychand, Chairman, along with Managing Trustee Sri Mahendra Kumar Munoth, Dr. Rekha Sethi, Principal of SBMJFGC KGF, delivered the presidential address, emphasizing the pivotal role of the younger generation in achieving the $5 trillion economy benchmark, aligning with global standards.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. S. Senthil Kumar, Professor and Head of the Department of Management at Skyline University, Nigeria. He highlighted the significance of emerging sectors in propelling India towards becoming a developed nation by 2030.
Dr. J. Anthony Gruze Thangaraj, the seminar convener, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the need for public awareness about the various schemes introduced under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, crucial for fostering inclusive growth.
The conference saw active participation from co-convenors, faculty members, and researchers both within and outside the college, who presented papers in both online and offline formats. Notable contributions were made by scholars and professors from Mount Kenya University, Skyline University, and Liverpool John Moores University, England.
