Economics – SBS College Karad

Department of economics

About The Department

The Department of Economics was established in 1986. It offers the undergraduate level course, ‘Bachelor of Arts’ (B.A.). The Department always aims to provide quality education to the students in Karad and nearby villages. Economics is one of the most sought-after subjects, many students are attracting to this subject for getting the knowledge of Banking Sector, Public Finance, etc. As students are constantly connected to the subject, the Department organizes various activities like Group Discussions, Workshops, Seminars and Industrial Visits which are beneficial to students for their career. Thus, Guest Lectures and Extra Guidance provide the knowledge for competitive examinations. In this Department, more than 18 to 20 students are enrolled for graduation each year.

Objectives

To develop the understanding of basic concept in Economics
To enable the students to understand various aspects and theories of Economics
To provide basic knowledge of Planning Commission and Budget Formation
To prepare the students for achieving their goal in MPSC, UPSC, IES and IBPS Examination
To Prepare Students for Getting the Admission for P.G. Education i.e. M.A., M.B.A., etc.

Achievements

Students of the Department got awards by our college for being in merit
M.S. Suryawanshi (Head, Department of Economics) has been selected for the guideship of M.Phil and Ph.D.

Activities

A) Activities

Arthvishwa Sadar
Arthvedh Wallpaper
Guest lectures
Lead College Workshops and Group Discussion regarding to Economics Current Issues
Industrial Visits
Quiz Competition
Surprise Test
Unit Test
Library Visit
Bank Visit
Film Screening
Students’ Seminars
Project Work

B)Department Activity

2018-19
Sr.	Activity	Topic	Chief Guest/Resource Person/s	Date
1	World Population Day	Population of India	Prof. Mrs. Priyanka Sable	11^th July 2018
2	Inauguration of Arthvishwa Sadar	Arthvishwa Sadar	Prin.Dr. J. S. Patil	24^th July 2018
3	Lead College Workshop	“Indian Banking Present Status: Problems and Prospectus”	Mr. P. N. Joshi (Former Chairman United Western Bank) Prof. B. G. Kore (Former Head Dept of Economics S.B.S College, Karad)	18^th Jan 2019
4	Two-Day National Seminar	“Role of Cooperation in Agriculture and Rural Development”	Hon.Subhashrao Deshmukh (Cabinet Minister for Cooperative, Marketing & Textile Ministry Govt. of Maharashtra) Hon. Haribhau Bagade ( President, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly ) Hon. Shekhar Charegaonkar (President, (State Minister Rank) Maharashtra State Co-operative Council) Hon. Dr. J. F. Patil (Senior Economist, Kolhapur) Hon. Prakash Lonare (President Federation of Cooperative Fisheries Vidarbh Divisional Ltd. Nagpur.) Hon. Pratapsinh Chavan (CEO Pune D.C.C. Bank, Pune.)	14^th & 15^th Feb 2019
5	Farewell Function and Alumni Booklet Publication	Best Wishes to B.A.III Students	Hon. Arun Godbole	20th March 2019
2019-20
6	World Population Day	Population of India	Dr. A. G. Nimase	11^th July 2019
7	Inauguration of Arthvishwa Sadar	Arthvishwa Sadar	Prin. Dr. Subhash Shelake	22^nd Aug 2019
8	Guest Lecture	“How to Manage Money and Be a Smart Investor”	Mr. Prafulla Pawar Mr. Dhrupad Gaikwad	26^th Dec 2019
9	Lead College Workshop	“Green Marketing”	Mr. Anil Kulkarni (Krushi Mitra) Dr. Bharat Patil (M. B. S. Kadam Kannya Mahavidyalaya, Kadegaon)	17^th Jan 2020
10	Guest Lecture	“Employment Opportunities in Economics”	Prof. Vinod Sagare (Arts and Commerce College, Undale)	31^st Jan 2020
11	Wall Paper	Economic Nobel Prize Winners Dr. Amartya Sen amd Dr.Abhijit Banarji”	Prof. Vinod Sagare (Arts and Commerce College, Undale)	31^st Jan 2020
2020-21
12	National Webinar on	Digital Platform for Teaching and Learning in Social Sciences	Dr. G. K. Madhe (Shahumandir Mahavidyalya, Parvati Pune) Dr. Subhash Karande (Chhatrapati. Shivaji College, Satara.)	24^th July 2020
2021-22
13	World Population Day	Population and Economic Development of India	Prin. Dr. J. S. Patil	11^th July 2021
14	National Webinar	“75 Years of Indian Independence and the Journey of Indian Economy”	Chief Guest - Mrs. Shubhangi Gawade (Secretary, Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur) Keynote address – Dr. Anilkumar Wavare (Chhatrapati. Shivaji College, Satara.) Resource Person – Dr. Pravin Jadhav ( IITRAM GUJRAT ) President – Prof. Dr. Satish Ghatge ( Senate Member Shivaji University, Kolhapur )	11^th October 2021
15	Guest Lecture	Rajarshi Chh. Shahu Mahraj Life and Work	Dr. Abhay Patil (S.G.M. College, Karad.)	6^th May 2022
2022-23
16	Inauguration of Arthvishwa Sadar	Arthvishwa Sadar	Capt. Prin. Dr. Mahesh Gaikwad	28/09/2022
17	Publication of “ Arthvedh ” WallPaper	“Crypto Currency “	Prin. Dr. Illa Jogi (Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad)	21/10/2022
18	MOU	----	Prin. Dr. Illa Jogi	21/10/2022
19	Guest Lecture	“ Economic Literacy ”	Prof. B. G. Kore	07/12/2022
20	Participation in Lead College Workshop S.G.M. College, Karad 5 Students participated	Role of Small-Scale and Large-Scale Industries in Rural Development of India	Dr. Nitin Patil	10/2/2023
21	Organized Lead College Workshop	“ 75 Years of Independence of India and Indian Economy ”	Prof. Dr. A.K. Patil (S. G. M. College, Karad.) Dr. R.M. Kamble (Arts and Commerce College, Nagthane)	01/03/2023
22	Guest Lecture	“ Writing of Research Project ”	Dr. R. D. Lidhade ( Dept of Commerce S. B. S. College, Karad)	26/4/2023
23	Participation in Lead College Workshop V.C. College, Karad 5 Students participated	Entrepreneurship Development in India	Dr. A. K. Patil	17/03/2023
24	Publication of” Arthvedh” Wallpaper	Nobel Prize Winner - 2022	Capt. Prin. Dr. Mahesh Gaikwad	25/5/2023

C) Conference/Workshop

Sr.No.	Title of Conference / Workshop / Seminar	Date	Level Lead college /State/ National/ International	Publication
1	“Indian Banking Present Status: Problems and Prospectus”	18^th Jan 2019	Lead College Workshop	-----
2	“Role of Cooperation in Agriculture and Rural Development”	14^th & 15^th Feb 2019	Two-Day National Seminar	ISBN 978-81-928632-5-2
3	“Green Marketing”	17^th Jan 2020	Lead College Workshop Seminar	-----
4	Digital Platform for Teaching and Learning in Social Sciences	24^th July 2020	National Webinar	------
5	“75 Years of Indian Independence and the Journey of Indian Economy”	11^th October 2021	National Webinar	----
6	“ 75 Years of Independence of India and Indian Economy ”	01/03/2023	Lead College Workshop	-----

Prominent Alumni

Manik Dongare, 1988 Batch (Editor, Daily Lokmat, Satara)
Vinod Sagare, 2010 Batch (Assistant Professor Mahila Mahavidyalya, Karad )
Asvini Patil, Batch 2012 (Jr. lecture, Nandgaon )
Prajkta Kambale, Batch 2015 ( Head Constable, Mumbai)
Amit Patil, Batch 2015 (Businessman)
Amit Patil, Batch 2015 ( H.D.F. Finance, Satara)
Amol Patil, Batch 2011 ( Head Constable, Satara)
Aarti Tawate, Batch 2017 ( Conservator of Forest Dept, Mumbai)
Sudhir Patil, Batch 2013 ( Transport Manager, Mumbai)
Amol Pawar, Batch 2014 (M.R., Pune)
Sandip Yadav, Batch 2015 (D.C.C. Bank, Karad)

Value Added Courses, Add-on Courses and Certificate Courses

‘A Value Added Certificate Course in Share Marketing’
‘A Value Added Certificate Course in IBPS’

SWOC Analysis

Strength

Our department has qualified and experienced faculty.
Organisation of various activities and programs for overall personality development of students.
Independent Departmental Library

Weakness

No Post Graduation Course
Average placement ratio.
Fewer students pursuing higher education.
Alumni participation is low Opportunities

Opportunity

To start M.A. Economics
IBPS Guidance Canter for Jobs in Banking Sector
Assistance to students for employment as well as self-employment through various skill courses

Challenges

Introduction of interdisciplinary courses
Initiating career oriented courses
To create awareness among the students about research in economics
Improve communication skills in English

Faculty

Name: Dr. M. S. Suryawanshi

Qualification: M.A. Ph. D,NET & SET

Experience: 15 years

Name:Mr. J. S. Chavan

Qualification: M.A. ,SET

Experience: 8 years

Name: Mr. A. S. Jagtap

Qualification:M.A., NET & SET

Experience: 5 years

Name:Mrs. S. J. Latavade

Qualification:M. A., M. Phil, SET

Experience: 4 years

Other Info

Future Plan

To organise National, International Level conference
To Start IBPS Guidance Centre
To establish Post graduate department
To start Student Bank
To organise Job Oriented Workshops

Best Practices

‘Arthvishwa Sadar’, Publication: twice in a week (each year) on the blackboard in the premises, (Economic Updates: BSE, NSE, Rate of Gold & Silver and Foreign Exchanges, etc.)

Blog Link

https://sbsckeconomics.blogspot.com/