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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Convener: Dr. Susan Alex

Financial Literacy Awareness Workshop
13th January,2025

A Financial Literacy Awareness Workshop was conducted on 13th January 2025 in association with
National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI). This session provided more advanced insights into capital markets, government financial
schemes, risk management, and investment tools suited to the working class. With 52 participants, the
workshop reflected a growing interest among the staff to engage in long-term financial planning and
improve financial security for their families.

A Non-Teaching Staff Retreat and Capacity Building Workshop
9th and 10th April ,2025

In a move to foster emotional well-being, teamwork, and professional growth, the College also hosted
a Non-Teaching Staff Retreat and Capacity Building Workshop on 9th and 10th April 2025, D'Ocean
Blue Waterpark Resort, Virar (@doceanblue_waterpark). This two-day residential programme was
designed to build camaraderie and strengthen interdepartmental collaboration among staff. The
retreat included team-building exercises, leadership development modules, stress and time
management sessions, and motivational talks. It created a rejuvenating environment that encouraged
participants to reflect on their professional roles and personal growth. Interactive sessions emphasized
the value of positivity, communication, and continuous learning in the workplace.

Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Timeless Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita: Empowering
Faculty through Values and Inner Strength in Education”
26th April, 2025

On 26th April 2025, the IQAC concluded the academic year with a powerful Faculty Development
Programme (FDP) titled “Timeless Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita: Empowering Faculty through
Values and Inner Strength in Education.” This unique session was inspired by the National Education
Policy (NEP) 2020’s emphasis on integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and aligned with NAAC’s
call for value-based and holistic education. The programme aimed at deepening the philosophical and
ethical grounding of faculty members, fostering resilience, clarity, and ethical strength in their
professional and personal lives.

The session was led by the esteemed Shri Aditya Shastri ji, fondly known as ‘The Modern Monk.’
Through an insightful and spiritually enriching discourse, Shri Shastri ji translated the teachings of the
Bhagavad Gita into actionable guidance for educators. He emphasized the importance of self-
awareness, emotional resilience, and dharma in the face of academic and institutional challenges.
Faculty members were encouraged to embrace teaching as a sacred vocation that requires continual
self-reflection and growth. The session created a space for introspection and renewal, reminding
participants of the importance of inner strength and purpose-driven pedagogy. It was a valuable and
transformative experience that reinforced the deeper values essential for impactful teaching and
lifelong learning.

“Education in the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
– Nelson Mandela 06
HINDUJA HORIZONS 2024 -2025