The inaugural of the Student Bodies was held on 11th July 2019 at 11.30 am. The event began with the welcome address by the Principal, Dr. Prita Mallya. In her welcome address, Dr. Mallya stated that the members of the student bodies have been nominated or handpicked because of their leadership abilities and thus will be at the forefront of organizing activities in the College. The student body members are role models for the students of the College and they should always behave in a manner that is appropriate for the others to follow.
The convener of the Students’ Council Dr. Lira Gama introduced the members to the audience. The General Secretary is Mr. Austin Gama and the Ladies Representative is Ms. Tess Fernandes.
Dr. SheetalArondekar, Convener of the Cultural Council introduced the members of the Cultural Council. The General Secretary of the Cultural Council is Mr. AnkurBhat and the Ladies Representative is Ms. SartazMannangi.
Mr. AjinkyaKudtarkar, Convener of the Sports Council introduced the members of the Sports Council. The General Secretary for the Sports Council is Ms. Emilia Silveira.
Dr. SheetalArondekar also introduced the members of the Women’s Cell. The Gender Champions are Ms. V. Harini, Mr. Ganesh Kumavat, Ms. Damini Acharya and Ms. Senalda Lopes.
Ms. HriyaPatil was introduced as the Social Media Ambassador of the College – a post created this year, in recognition of the potential of social media.
The General Secretaries of the respective councils then read out the plan for the academic year 2019-20. Ms. Lizette D’Costa, Asst. Prof. in Economics, administered the Oath to the members of the student bodies.
The Chief Guest for the function, Mr. Arjun Rebelo then addressed the gathering. In his address, Mr. Rebelo stressed on the need for becoming good, responsible citizens of our country. He stated that in their current position as leaders, the students have a role to play and responsibility towards themselves, their college mates and society as well. As leaders they should help others develop their skills and also develop the leadership qualities within them.
Stating that ‘Failing to plan is planning to fail’, Mr. Rebelo was impressed that the entire journey of the student bodies is already planned for the academic year 2019-20. He advised the Council members that it is important to take suggestions and feedback of others when planning any event. It is equally important to develop a legacy inorder to hand down responsibilities to the next in line.
Mr. Rebelo also stressed on the need to be respectful towards others. One needs to have respect towards authority and the institution, and also conduct ourselves in a manner that others should respect us.
The function ended with the vote of thanks proposed by the Lady Representative, Ms.Tess Fernandes.
