The Department of Economics & Banking of VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao, organized “Infinexa 1.0,” a comprehensive academic and creative intercollegiate State-level event on 17th March 2026, based on the theme “Viksit Bharat @2047: A Path Towards Strategic Development,” with the objective of providing students a platform to explore economic concepts through various competitive lenses – an infinite vision with economic precision. The Chief Guest for the event was Prof. Savio Falleiro. The inaugural ceremony commenced at 10 a.m. in Hall 1 with an invocation song and the traditional garlanding of Lord Damodar, seeking His divine blessings upon the event, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries present. Following this meaningful ceremony, the Principal, Prof. Sanjay Sawant Dessai, delivered the welcome address, which was followed by a detailed overview of the event’s flow by the event’s Student Coordinator, Ms. Suchal Nair, of FY B.Com. This was followed by the introduction of the Chief Guest by the Faculty Coordinator, Mr. Sanjay Velip, who highlighted Prof. Falleiro’s distinguished academic and professional background. Prof. Falleiro was presented with a potted plant by the Principal as a gesture of welcome. Subsequently, Prof. Falleiro addressed the gathering, reminiscing about his college days before delving into critical economic themes; he engaged the audience with discussions on equality versus equity, the growth of India’s GDP, government spending on public welfare, investment, and related aspects. Following his address, the Vice Principal, Dr. Shami Pai, presented the Chief Guest with a memento, and Dr. Lira Menezes Gama delivered the Vote of Thanks. The inaugural session concluded with a spectacular countdown revealing of the events and the prestigious Infinexa 1.0 trophy.
The event featured a diverse array of offstage and onstage competitions. The offstage category included “Flashflame” (a promotional video/reel-making competition), “Visionary Strokes” (a flag painting competition), and “The Fiscal Hunt” (a treasure hunt competition). The onstage events challenged students’ analytical and performance skills and included “Ecosphere” (a debate competition), “Confession Box” (a monologue competition), “The Pitchroom” (a Shark Tank-style business pitch competition), “Statsphere” (a data analysis competition), and “Curtain Theory” (an economic-themed skit competition). All the events were tremendously exciting, bringing out the best in the participants while adhering to the objectives of Infinexa 1.0.
To celebrate the participants’ achievements, the valedictory function commenced at 4 p.m., during which the much-anticipated results were announced by Mr. Shreyas Dessai, who read out the list of winners across all categories. A total of four colleges participated in the event. The winners of Infinexa 1.0 were Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, while the runners-up position was secured by Murgaon Education Society’s Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagr. The student in-charges of the scintillating event were Ms. Suchal Nair and Ms. Lavanya Naik, both students of FY B.Com. The event was beautifully compered by Ms. Shona Mascarenhas of FY B.Com and was skillfully coordinated and conducted by the Faculty Coordinator and Convenor of the Economics Club, Mr. Sanjay Velip, along with the invaluable assistance and support of other faculty members from the Department of Economics & Banking, under the guidance and leadership of the Head of the Department, Dr. Lira Menezes Gama. Overall, Infinexa 1.0 successfully bridged the gap between theoretical Economics and practical application, while fostering a spirit of healthy competition among students.
Expected Outcome of the Activity:
- Students will develop a deeper understanding of economic concepts and their practical application in real-world contexts, while enhancing their critical thinking and analytical abilities.
- The event will strengthen communication, presentation, and public speaking skills through active participation in diverse competitive formats.
- It will foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities by encouraging students to express ideas through debates, skits, data analysis, and business pitches.
- The activity will promote teamwork, collaboration, and healthy intercollegiate competition, while increasing awareness of contemporary economic issues aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Attainment of Programme Outcome:
The event successfully contributed to the attainment of programme outcomes by enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge of economics to practical and contemporary scenarios, thereby strengthening their analytical and problem-solving abilities. It enhanced students’ communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills through active participation in various competitions, while also fostering creativity, innovation, and teamwork. Furthermore, the activity encouraged critical engagement with current economic issues in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, promoting holistic learning and overall personality development.
