WORKSHOP ON CAKE BAKING
On 27th August to 30th August,2024 the ED cell of VSWC organized an enlightening ‘CAKE BAKING’ workshop session in two batches of 32 Students each, by Ms. Neha, Alumni of VSWC, the founder of bakers table and also GST consultant. Totally 64 Students were captivated by this workshop.
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of vidhya sagar women’s college, has organized Entrepreneurial Talk “JOURNEY OF A STUDENT TO ENTREPRENEUR” on 23/07/2024 by Resource person Mr.Eswar R M. Ideology Entrepreneur and the founder people’s Listener.
He shared his experience and ideas and also gave an exact meaning of an Entrepreneur and the responsibilities of an Entrepreneur and mainly he built a confidence among our students.
It has been such a wonderful and useful session for our students.
The International Women’s Day was celebrated at Vidhya Sagar Women’s College on 7th of March, 2025 in the college premises. The celebration aimed to empower and uplift the status of women, promoting dignity and equality among students. The College organized a highly engaging and impactful workshop on the creation of reusable bags. The workshop witnessed an overwhelming participation of around 1700 enthusiastic students, who actively engaged in learning the intricacies of making reusable bags. The participants were keen to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their daily lives and exhibited a deep sense of responsibility towards preserving the planet for future generations. The session was graced by Shri.Vikas Surana, Correspondent of Vidhya Sagar Institutions, who praised initiative and its alignment with the college’s commitment to environmental awareness. Dr.R.Arunadevi, Principal of the college, along with several esteemed professors, also attended the event, underscoring the significance of such initiatives in the academic environment.
Vidhya Sagar Women’s College celebrated International Women’s Day with great fervor by organizing a creative workshop titled ‘Create, Sustain, Inspire: Eco-Friendly Bag Making’ on March 7, 2025. The event held in the college premises, brought together approximately 1700 enthusiastic students who eagerly participated in learning the art of crafting reusable bags. The workshop aimed to empower students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create eco-friendly products, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Throughout the session, participants actively engaged with the instructors, mastering the intricacies of bag-making and exploring innovative ways to repurpose and reuse materials. The session was graced by Shri.Vikas Surana, Correspondent of Vidhya Sagar Institutions, who praised the initiative and its alignment with the college’s commitment to environmental awareness. Dr.R.Arunadevi, Principal of the college, along with several esteemed professors, also attended the event, underscoring the significance of such initiatives in the academic environment.
Vidhya Sagar Women’s College in collaboration with Pidilite Industry, Chennai organized a highly engaging and impactful workshop on the creation of reusable bags. The event held on the occasion of International Women’s Day, took place at Bhagawan Gautam Swami Auditorium, on the 7th of March, 2025. The workshop witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 2000 enthusiastic students, who actively engaged in learning the intricacies of making reusable bags. The hands-on session not only allowed students to acquire a valuable skill but also helped them understand the significance of reducing waste, promoting sustainability, and contributing to environmental protection. The participants were keen to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their daily lives and exhibited a deep sense of responsibility towards preserving the planet for future generations. Throughout the event, students were guided step-by-step by experts in the field from Pidilite Industry, Chennai who shared their knowledge and techniques for crafting durable and aesthetically pleasing reusable bags. The workshop emphasized the importance of using sustainable materials and reducing plastic consumption, which resonates with the collective effort to safeguard the environment. The session was graced by Shri.Vikas Surana, Correspondent of Vidhya Sagar Institutions, who praised the initiative and its alignment with the college’s commitment to environmental awareness. Dr.R.Arunadevi, Principal of the college, along with several esteemed professors, also attended the event, underscoring the significance of such initiatives in the academic environment. This workshop served as both an educational and inspirational platform for the students, fostering a greater understanding of the environmental challenges we face today. By empowering students with the knowledge and skills to create their own reusable bags, the event encouraged them to adopt environmentally conscious practices in their personal lives and spread awareness within their communities. The enthusiasm and commitment displayed by the students during the event demonstrated their eagerness to take responsibility for environmental conservation, furthering the cause of sustainability and waste reduction. Through such collaborative efforts, Vidhya Sagar Women’s College continues to set an example in integrating meaningful environmental initiatives into its academic and extracurricular programs, thereby making a positive impact on society and the environment at large.
An awareness program by Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) was conducted on 10th January, 2025 to our students with the objective to create entrepreneurs who can generate employment for themselves and others. The EAP provided orientation and awareness on topics like various skill enhancement courses offered by KVIC, finance support, production & marketing ideas and more.
The Entrepreneurial Development Cell in VSWC organized a five-day workshop on “Chocolate Making”. Mrs. Julie, Instructor, KVIC, conducted the class from January 06, 2025 to January 10, 2025 at MS 78 and MS 79.Totally 32 students learned the art of tempering chocolate to achieve the perfect smooth texture and glossy finish. The most engaging part of the workshop was the hands-on activity. Where each participant made their own bath of chocolate, experimenting with different flavors like nuts, fruit, and spices. This will help the students to earn their own income.
“Unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit in every woman”
Empowering young entrepreneurs, Vidhya Sagar Women’s College presents Manthan Bazaar every year. October 10, 2024, marked the successful hosting of Manthan Bazaar, the annual entrepreneurial showcase, at Bhagwan Mahaveer Swami Auditorium. Smt. Kirti Jain, Chief Financial Officer of Global Healthcare Resource, inaugurated the event as the esteemed Chief Guest. In her keynote address, she emphasized the significance of handicrafts in empowering women to enhance their standard of living, fostering entrepreneurship, self-confidence, and resilience. This year’s Manthan Bazaar showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of the students, with approximately 40 stalls offering a diverse range of products and services, including delectable food, fashionable accessories, clothing, engaging games, and exquisite handicrafts. The occasion was further graced by the presence of Shri. Vikas Surana, Correspondent of Vidhya Sagar Institutions, Dr.R. Arunadevi, Principal of Vidhya Sagar Women’s College. The best stall was recognized with the prestigious Best Iconic Entrepreneurial Award, while the Chief Guest announced the lucky draw winner, adding an element of excitement to the event. The programme ended with the National Anthem.
The ED Cell has implemented the weekly stalls in a latest way with innovative ideas as “NEXT GEN ENTREPRENEURS” stalls. As Next Gen Entrepreneurs the students set up stalls and shops inside the campus every week in a way to expose and enjoy the journey as an entrepreneur.
ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized stalls on 06.01.2024 for Alumni Meet around 4 stalls were presented by our students. Stalls like Food items, Dress, Chocolate, Mehandi were arranged by the students. All students and staffs of VSWC showed lot of interest in buying the products
ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized stalls on 17.02.2024 on the occasion of college Annual Day celebration. Around 3 stalls were presented by our students, Stalls like chocolate stall and food stalls dress materials were arranged by the students. All students and staffs of VSWC showed lot of interest in buying the products.
ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized a skill based Workshop in Fabric Painting by Mrs.SHYAMALA DEVI,FEVICRYL –PIDILITE INDUSTRIES on 31.08.2023 and 01.09.2023 between 9.30 am to 3.00 pm at Bhagawan Aadhinath Auditorium. Around 80 students participated and got benefitted.
ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college along with KVIC organized a skill based Workshop in AARI WORK from 26.02.24 to 01.03.24 between 9.30 am to 3.00 pm at room no 119 and 120. Around 36 students participated and got benefitted.
Ms J.Sindhuja Executive Director Thinkinnov Solution Technologies was the chief guest for Manthan Bazaar on 18.10.2023.
Totally 37 stalls were presented by our students. Stalls like food items, bakery, games, accessories, dress items, mehandhi, pencil art, hand crafts and horror house was the stalls for Manthan bazaar.
During the Onam Celebration on 29.08.2023, ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized stalls. Around 6 stalls were presented by our students. Stalls based on kerela food items were arranged by the students.
ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized stalls on 12.01.2024 for Pongal Celebration in the college around 7 stalls were presented by our students. Stalls like traditional Food items, Dress, Mehandi, Game stall were arranged by the students. All students and staffs of VSWC showed lot of interest in buying the products.
ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized stalls on 10.02.2024 on the occasion of School Annual Day celebration. Around 3 stalls were presented by our students, Stalls like chocolate stall and food stalls were arranged by the students. All students and staffs of VSEI showed lot of interest in buying the products.
The Entrepreneur Development Cell aims to identify and motivate the budding entrepreneurs and also to assist the entrepreneurs. This report highlights the activities of the ED cell in the beginning of the academic year 2023-2024.
During the STU investiture on 26.07.2023, ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized stalls. Around 10 stalls were presented by our students. Stalls like food items, bakery items ,mehandi, fancy items, dress materials and herbal products were arranged by the students. All students and staffs of VSWC showed lot of interest in buying the products and gave positive feedback.
ED cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized stalls on 08.03.2024 around 3 stalls were presented by our students. Stalls like food items, dress stall and accesories stall were arranged by the students. All students and staffs of VSWC showed lot of interest in buying the products.
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Vidhya sagar women’s college organized the inaugural ceremony on 26th August 2022 at Bhagwan Aadinath auditorium. The programme started at 10.30 am. Ms. J.Yuvarani, III BBM delivered the welcome speech. Dr. R.Rekha, Head of the department of Tamil honoured the chief guest. Ms. Riffath Shanaz(a) RIA, Entrepreneur, Ria Mehandhi’s, Henna Artist, the chief guest of the inaugural programme delivered the keynote address and explained the journey on becoming an entrepreneur. She motivated the students to keep the spirit of entrepreneurship active in them. The students got a chance to ask questions and clear their doubts from the chief guest. The vote of thanks was delivered by C.Saritha III BBA, the president of ED Cell.
Vidhya Sagar Women’s College organized “Manthan- ED Bazaar” on 18th October 2022. The Chief Guest Mrs. Kala Bhandari, Director, Metal Craft inaugurated the fair and the function was presided over by Shri. Vikas Surana, Correspondent, VSEI. The Chief Guest Mrs. Kala Bhandari enthralled about woman empowerment in promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship among students, a passion for self employment, a platform to convert their dreams into reality and to bring out their entrepreneurial skills which make them strong with adequate knowledge and experience to provide their creativity, freedom, and ability to generate wealth in future as a team. More than 30 stalls like art and craft, jewellery, handicraft, mehendi, footwear, food and snacks, juice, clothings etc. in which all the faculties and students encouraged the entrepreneurs. Through this the entrepreneurial skills of the students were developed.
3 Days Workshop On Fostering Rural Entrepreneurship And Innovation On 11,12 &13th April 2022 At Women’s Christian College, Chennai – Sponsored By Tamilnadu State Council For Higher Education & Small Industries Development Bank Of India. Totally 8 students from B.Com and BBA and one staff member participated. Entrepreneurs from various fields interacted with the students and they shared their experience as an entrepreneur. And also they motivated the students to start the business at the earliest. Students gained knowledge about entrepreneurship.
This year has ended on a very promising note. The ED cell aspires to design more activities and programmes for the students to bring out the entrepreneurial spirit in them and groom them into job providers.
The Ed Cell in collaboration with Khadi and Village Industries Commission organized an awareness program for the students in the month of September 2021. Around 150 students participated through online mode.
