The Department of Languages, under the aegis of the Institution Innovation Council (IIC), organized a motivational session and invited Speaker, Mr. Attar Singh, a visually impaired individual who founded the School for Blind and Handicapped in Bahowal, Punjab. The session, inaugurated by College Principal Dr. Amandeep Heera, showcased Mr. Singh’s inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and empowering blind students to become self-reliant through skill development. His story deeply motivated students, emphasizing resilience, social responsibility, and the importance of helping others achieve independence.

On 10th September 2024, five students from the Commerce stream of BAMKC had the privilege of participating in the Mega Placement Drive-cum-Self Employment Camp for Girls. This event, organized by the District Administration in collaboration with the District Employment Office, aimed to provide a platform for female students to explore both job opportunities and self-employment ventures. It was held at the prestigious St. Soldier Institute of Pharmacy and Polytechnic, Chabbewal. The initiative was a part of the larger government mission to empower women through career opportunities, backed by the financial support Department’s BSA. of the Objectives of Participation Commerce The primary goal of the students’ participation was twofold: 1. Placement Opportunities: To seek job placements by interacting with prospective employers from various sectors. 2. Entrepreneurship Exposure: To gain insights into self-employment opportunities through interactions with successful women entrepreneurs and government agencies. Key Takeaways 1. Skill Enhancement: The interviews and workshops were instrumental in helping students identify areas of improvement in both hard and soft skills. 2. Confidence Building: The exposure to real-world recruitment processes boosted the students’ confidence, especially in handling interviews and interacting with professionals. 3. Entrepreneurial Insights: The workshops offered a detailed understanding of self employment, equipping students with the necessary knowledge to explore entrepreneurial ventures in the future. Feedback from Students The students expressed immense satisfaction with the event, highlighting that it was an eye opening experience. They appreciated the support from the Commerce Department’s BSA, which made their participation possible. They conveyed that the camp not only provided them with valuable job leads but also ignited their interest in pursuing entrepreneurial activities.

On 28th September 2024, BAM Khalsa College, Garhshankar, in collaboration with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the Department of Commerce, organized a seminar on the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya). The event, attended by approximately 60 students, aimed to shed light on the importance and impact of the Saubhagya scheme, a significant government initiative designed to achieve universal household electrification across India. Led by Prof. Kanwar Kulwant Singh (HOD, Commerce) and Dr. Gurpreet Singh (ANO), under the guidance of Commanding officer Col-Dipankar Singh and Principal Dr. Amandeep Heera, the seminar provided a comprehensive overview of the scheme’s objectives, which include providing free electricity connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households and affordable solutions for non-BPL families. The Saubhagya scheme, launched in 2017 with a financial outlay of Rs. 16,320 crore, focuses on rural and urban electrification by ensuring infrastructure support, including the installation of energy meters, transformers, and necessary poles. The seminar also highlighted the scheme’s wide-reaching benefits, such as improving the quality of life through enhanced access to education, healthcare, and communication, and promoting economic growth by empowering small industries and businesses in rural areas. Additionally, the scheme’s social impact, particularly in reducing dependence on kerosene and enhancing public safety, was emphasized. The event concluded with a discussion on how the Saubhagya Yojana is not only bringing light to every household but also contributing significantly to India’s broader socio-economic development. The seminar was well-received, providing valuable insights into how electrification can transform lives, especially in rural communities.