The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), along with the Department of Commerce, in collaboration with Mahila Mandal, Margao, and Amhi Udhyogini Pratishtan, organized ‘Shree Damodar Chavath Bazaar’ on 23rd August, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Hall.
As part of an outreach program, this event aimed to provide a platform for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and students of the college to showcase their entrepreneurial skills. A total of 50 stalls were set up, offering a diverse array of products, ranging from eatables, delicious sweets, jewellery, plant-based perfumes, embroidery, organic products, clothing, and a hands-on pottery stall.
The event commenced with a warm welcome by the compere, Ms. Manasvi Bandodkar, SYBCom, who welcomed the participants and visitors to the ‘Shree Damodar Chavath Bazaar.’ The inaugural ceremony included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, performed at the hands on the Chief Guest Smt. Deepali Naik, Project Director District Rural Development Agency South Goa, followed by the lighting of the traditional lamp by the dignitaries present Smt. Deepali Naik, Mrs Amita Samari and Ms. Shital Samari, members of Mahila Mandal, Margao; Ms. Sonal Joshi, Core Member of Aamhi Udyogini Pratishtan; Ms. Lina Sadekar, IQAC Coordinator of the College and Vice Principal Self Finance Dr Sheetal Arondekar, who welcomed the gathering and declared the bazaar open.
The bazaar was open to the general public, as well as staff and students of the college, and received an enthusiastic response. The entrepreneurs expressed their gratitude towards the college for organising this event which provided them with a platform to display their products and make good business. The faculty in-charge of the event were Dr. Lina Sadekar, Coordinator IQAC Cell.
Expected Outcome of the activity:
- The Shree Damodar Chavath Bazaar includes the promotion of entrepreneurial skills among student groups, equipping them with practical experience in sales and marketing. It empowered women and youth,
Encouraging financial independence and encouraging small-scale businesses. Strengthening community bonds through collaboration with local organizations, the event also provided students with valuable real-world experience in managing a marketplace.
