St. Joseph's college (Autonomous)
Re accredited with A Grade and 3.73/4 CGPA by NAAC
Recognised by the UGC as College Of Excellence
36 Lalbagh Road, Bangalore-560 027
Department of Economics
Organizes a two day UGC sponsored National Level Seminar on
"Financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Issues and challenges
on September 14th and 15th , 2015
Chief Patron
Rev. Fr. Dr. Victor Lobo S. J,
Principal
Conference Organisers
Prof. Clement D'Souza, (Vice- principal)
Mr .Keshavamurthy.K
Conference Coordinators
Dr. Subhashini Muthukrishnan, (HOD)
Ms. Anita Norohna
Dr. Manojit Bhattacharya (PG Coordinator)
Mr. Anirban Kundu
Concept note
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute significantly to industrial, technological and regional development in all developed and developing economies. In India it contributes around 45% of industrial output, 40% of exports, employs 60 million people, creates 1.3 million jobs every year and produces more than 8000 quality products for the Indian and international markets. These enterprises help to build a thriving entrepreneurial eco-system in addition to developing and promoting the use of indigenous technologies. Though the sector has exhibited consistent growth over the years, its growth has been constrained due to several factors often resulting in inefficient resource utilization. Among the many challenges impeding the growth and development of MSMEs, of particular importance is the issue of adequate and timely access to financial resources including insurance. This issue becomes the main bottleneck as it makes the setting up, running and scaling up of these enterprises a challenge to the growth of this sector as this sector has great potential and opportunities for growth. The proposed seminar intends to examine various aspects of the MSME with special attention to the financial services available and utilised by these enterprises.
Objectives of the Seminar
The seminar proposes to invite discussions, share research findings and debate policy issues relating to the functioning, growth, opportunities and challenges faced by this important segment of the industrial sector. The seminar is expected to enhance the knowledge of participants regarding the process that MSMEs need to follow in order to have effective financial management and entrepreneurial mindset among MSMEs and other MSME stakeholders.
Themes:
· Informal sources of credit
· Micro finance and MSMEs
· Banking and financial institution and MSMEs
· Credit, risk sharing and credit guarantees
· Business environment and MSMEs
· Inclusive growth and MSMEs
· Entrepreneurship and MSMEs
· MSMEs and marketing
· Gender issues and MSMEs
· Government support programmes and accessibility of MSMEs
· Regional imbalance and MSMEs finance
Call for papers
We invite research papers from academia, students and industry experts to present their work in the broad area of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Submission of paper by e-mail is preferred. The abstract should include keywords, full address (es) and e-mail ID by August 22nd 2015. Full paper should reach the conference organisers on or before August 24th 2015.
Mobile : Mr Keshav Murthy +91 98802 59384 , Prof Clement D'souza +91 99454 80711
BEST PAPER AWARD
The best paper presented in the seminar will receive a certificate of appreciation and a cash award
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of Full Paper: August 24th 2015.
Intimation of Acceptance of Paper: 22 of August 2015
Confirmation of participation 25th August 2015
Date of Conference: 14th and 15th September 2015
BEST PAPER AWARD
The best paper presented in the seminar will receive a certificate of appreciation and a cash award
Travel and Accommodation
Sleeper class fare by shortest route will be provided to outstation paper presenters. However, for papers which are jointly authored fare will be awarded for one person only.
The department will arrange for accommodation of out station paper presenters only.
Registration Fees
Participants/Presenters: Rs. 250/-
Students: Rs. 150/-
How to Reach
The College is located near Richmond Circle
To reach Richmond Circle from Bangalore Kempegowda
Bus Station (Majestic) Take any one of the Following Bus
315 315A 315B 315D 315E 315F 315G 315H 315J 315K 315L
315N 315P 315Q 315R 315RA 315T 315U 315V 315W
About the College
St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore is one of the oldest colleges in the State of Karnataka with a history of more than 130 years. It imparts graduate, post-graduate and research education while searching, renewing and expanding itself, attempting to be ever relevant to the changing situations and times. The College believes in the Jesuit ideal of contributing towards a society of equality, fraternity and liberty through an admission policy of preferential option for the poor. Merit is understood in a larger perspective here. While it is the desire of the college to provide quality education to as many young men and women from all of sections of society, it proactively extends support to students who lack opportunities.
About the Department:
Mission:
The Department aims at building human capital in the discipline of Economics for teaching, training and further research and for employment in various sectors of the economy. The department will remain focussed on the need to the formation of economists who will be sensitive to the economic realities and become change agents for developing economy.
Courses: The Department of Economics offers both UG and PG programmes. Students willing to take Economics at the Undergraduate level may choose any one of the following combinations
History, Economics, Political science (HEP)
Economics, Political science, Sociology (EPS)
Industrial Relations, Economics, Sociology (IES)
Economics, Mathematics, Statistics (EMS)
The Post Graduate Programme offers a two-year IV Semester M.A program with a thesis requirement. It aims to establish a solid foundation in Economic theory along with the requisite mathematical, statistical and econometric tools directed to applications.
Placements
Our alumni are well placed in a variety of jobs both in academics and research and in private sector. They are placed in leading research institution and university departments as college and school teachers in corporate, consulting companies and market research companies and both private and national banks.
Registration Form
UGC SPONSORED Two Day National Conference On
Financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Issues and challenges
Venue: St Joseph's College (Autonomous) Bangalore
Date: 14th and 15th September 2015
Registering as: Research Scholar /Author / Delegate
Registration fees: DD Favoring Principal, St Joseph's College (Autonomous) Bangalore payable at Bangalore , along with duly completed Registration Form should be sent to the
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St Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Bangalore
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