Vignana Jyothi Institute of Arts and Sciences

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A National Seminar on “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age” - 23.02.2024

The seminar aims to bridge the gap between the industry and the academia by providing a platform for bringing together entrepreneurs, faculty, scholars and the students to discuss issues related to entrepreneurs. It also aims to involve all the stakeholders to deliberate an idea that can be adopted by entrepreneurs in the digital age.

Objectives of the seminar

• To promote women entrepreneurship and budding entrepreneurs
• To provide a platform for discussion on the current scenario of women entrepreneurship in the digital era.
• To empower women entrepreneurs through digital platforms.

Several Industrialists, academia from various universities, faculties and students from different colleges participated and presented their points of view on the theme of the National seminar.

The inaugural session started at 10:30 am. The program started with a lightening of the lamp and prayer song invoking God’s blessings. The prayer song was sung by Ms. Keerthana, Ms. Nikhila and Ms. Anusha.

Welcome address was given by Dr. Rama, Vice Principal, VJIAS. Students honored all dignitaries with the Potted plants and badges in the seminar.

Dr. N. Aruna Principal, Seminar Director, gave speech on Vignette of the college and theme of the seminar and its importance in the present day world.

The Director, Dr. Vijaya Prasad, Seminar Advisor, spoke about the importance of Empowering women in the current scenario.

Message by guest of honor:

Dr. Suresh Babu garu, Director, Suresh Productions Pvt. Ltd., President, VJ, spoke on empowering women drew upon his experiences; spoke about the conservative mindset evolving into more progressive open-minded perspective. Encouraged the participants to explore their potential and become entrepreneurs. “If not now it’s never” was the message to all the women participants

Sri.Er.J.Seshagiri Rao, MD, Keerthi industries Ltd.&General Secretary, VJ gave very inspirational, message to all the participants and wished them very best for their future endeavors.

Sri. V.Rajasekhar, MD. SEW infrastructure Ltd.& Vice President, VJ & Chairman, VJIAS acknowledged women in different fields especially the women involved in the mission to the moon, and inspired all the women participants

”Chief Guest Dr. Sowmya Mishra, IPS Director General, Prisons and Correctional Services, Hyderabad, TS has addressed the gathering. She initiated her talk on the topic of the seminar expressed how digitalization has opened up unprecedented opportunities for women to explore and sustain themselves in the world of digital era. Speaking on the boundless opportunities in the world of digital world she said e-commerce platforms, creativity and content creation etc are some of the areas in which women are actively involved.

She also touched upon the cyber security problems faced by the women entrepreneurs such as cyber bullying, online abuse, physical safety etc. She assured that Police Department strives for the prevention of such crimes. She said if half of the population is not contributing to the economy of the country how can the nation prosper. Statically 26% of the total population of women is not using the digital media and phones. This gap can be bridged by providing access to finance, building conducive environment, providing mentorships, tax concession would promote more opportunities for women to evolve as women entrepreneurs. This transformation of women to entrepreneurship has to be encouraged, supported and celebrated.

The senior most staff of VJIAS Ms. Gloria was presented with a potted plant by Dr.VijayaPrasad garu Director, VJIAS on her Birthday

At the end of the Inaugural session The Chief Guest Dr. Sowmya Mishra, IPS Director General, Prisons and Correctional Services, Hyderabad, TS was felicitated by,

Sri Er. J. Seshagiri Rao garu Gen. sec. VJ,

Sri V. Rajasekhar garu, Vice President VJ, Chairman VJIAS.

Dr. N . Aruna Principal, Seminar Director,

The Director , Dr. Vijaya Prasad, Seminar

The Other Dignitaries

Dr. Suresh Babu garu, Director, Suresh Productions Pvt. Ltd., President, VJ,

Sri Er. J. Seshagiri Rao garu Gen. sec. VJ,

Sri V. Rajasekhar garu, Vice President VJ, Chairman VJIAS

were felicitated by Dr. N . Aruna Principal, Seminar Director, Dr. Vijaya Prasad, Seminar Advisor

The Inaugural session was closed by 11:40 AM with vote of thanks by Seminar Convener, Ms.G.Lakshmi.

Plenary Session: In charge Ms. G. Lakshmi, Faculty, Seminar Convener, Management Dept.

Ms. G.Lakshmi and students invited the keynote Speakers Ms. Kavitha Rajesh and Dr. C. Rani with potted plants on to the dias.

Smt. B. Kavitha Rajesh – Secretary ALEAP, Dr.C.Rani - Project Director of STIVE, keynote speakers, spoke about how their organizations empower women entrepreneurs by providing traning, ideas & fnance to start businesses.

The Keynote speakers were felicitated by Dr. N . Aruna Principal, Seminar Director and

Dr. Vijaya Prasad, Seminar Advisor, Director VJIAS

The Plenary session was closed by 1:00PM giving concluding remarks by Ms. Sujatha, faculty, Seminar Co-convener, Management Dept.

Technical Sessions:

The technical session started at 2. 00 PM after the Lunch break. Chairpersons of technical Session are

Dr. Swathi Kumari, Dean Asoka School of Business and Dr. Padmaja Nalluri, Associate Prof. VJIM.

Dr. Padmini, Associate Prof. Aurora degree college and Dr. Pushpa Assistant Prof. Siva Sivani Institute of Management are the judges for the session.

Ms. Sujatha, faculty, Ms. Pavani faculty, Seminar Co-conveners, Management Dept. and students invited the Chairpersons and judges with potted plant.

The technical session were arranged into two parallel sessions.

We have received totally 63 papers from various scholars, Professors, faculty and Students of 22 colleges (including VJIAS) and universities from other states including Telangana, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

We have received papers from various colleges:

1	A V COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE AND COMMERCE	12	OMEGA DEGREE COLLEGE
2	ANISH COLLEGE OF COMMERCE	13	SAANVI DEGREE COLLEGE SANTOSHNAGAR
3	BADRUKA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ARTS	14	SARDAR PATEL COLLEGE
4	BHAVANS VIVEKANANDA DEGREE COLLEGE	15	ST. PIOUS X DEGREE AND PG FOR WOMEN
5	CHAITANYA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY	16	ST.MARY’S COLLEGE, YOUSUFGUDA
6	DEWAN BAHADHUR PADMAROA MUDALIAR DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN	17	UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY
7	DR.B.R AMBEDKAR COLLEGE	18	INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MGT. & COMMERCE
8	G.PULLA REDDY DEGREE AND PG COLLEGE	19	PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY BANGALURU
9	KASTURBA GANDHI DEGREE AND P. G COLLEGE FOR WOMEN	20	SHRI SHIVAJI COLLEGE PARBHANI, MAHARASHTRA
10	NRUPATUNGA DEGREE AND P. G. COLLEGE	21	BHAVANS NEW SCIENCE COLLEGE
11	OMEGA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY	22	VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Few titles of our presentations are:

⮚ Click, Connect, Create: The Digital Ecosystem Fueling Entrepreneurial Dreams

⮚ Rise Of Women Entrepreneurs In Digital Age

⮚ Empowering Women Entrepreneurs In Digital Age

⮚ Government Schemes For Women Entrepreneurs

⮚ A Study On Women Entrepreneurs- Achieving Success And Overcoming Challenges

⮚ A Study On Contribution Of Women Entrepreneurship in MSME - Telangana.

⮚ "Empower Digitalization Strategies Leading to The Growth Of Indian Women-Led Startups"

⮚ Breaking The Mold : Women Reshaping The Business Landscape.

⮚ Role Of Technology In Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and How Innovations Contribute To Their Success.

⮚ A Study On Challenges And Opportunities Of Implementing Digital Training Programs For Rural Women Entrepreneurs

The participants that were presented in two sessions are:

Totally 63 full length papers were received, out of which 43 papers ( in teams) offline and 2 papers online were presented by 59 participants.

Outside colleges:

S.No		Faculty	Students	Research Scholar	Online Presentations
1.	Technical Session I	4	21	2	2
2.	Technical Session II	3	20	2

In-house

S.No		Students
1.	Technical Session I	1
2.	Technical Session II	4

The Prize winners for the National Seminar were:

S.NO	Name of the Winners	College	Prize
1	N.Tanmayi, I.Sangeetha, Kushi Saxsena	Bhavan’s Vivekananda, Neredmet	Ist Prize - Rs. 5000
2	Lakshita Tiwari	Badruka College of Commerce and Arts	IInd Prize –Rs. 3000
3	Asma Ahmad	Saanvi Degree College	IIIrd Prize – Rs. 2000
4	Ojaswini Gongalla	VJIAS	Consolation Prize

At the end of the Technical Session Chairpersons and Judges were

were felicitated by Dr. N . Aruna Principal, Seminar Director VJIAS and Dr. Vijaya Prasad, Seminar Advisor

Valedictory Session was stated at 4:30PM. In charge Ms. Sujatha, faculty, Seminar Co-conveners, Management Dept. and student invited with potted plant.

The valedictory sesion- chief guest- Dr. Sreeramulu, Principal and Head Dept. of Management, College of Commerce And Business Management,Osmania University and

Dr. N . Aruna Principal, Seminar Director, The Director , Dr. Vijaya Prasad, Seminar Advisor were also presented.

Rapport for the whole program of the seminar was given by Ms. Lakshmi Convener of the seminar.

The Chief Guest appreciated the College for selecting the apt theme for the National Seminar and Congratulated the Team for well Organizing. His inspiring words and invaluable insights have set the tone for the entire event, motivating us to strive for excellence and innovation.

Participants were requested to fill the Online feedback form.

The Prizes was Announced by Dr. N . Aruna Principal, Seminar Director.

The Prizes were distributed by Chief Guest Dr. Sreeramulu, Principal and Head Dept. of Management, College of Commerce And Business Management, Osmania University.

At the end the chief guest- Dr. Sreeramulu, Principal and Head Dept. of Management, College of Commerce And Business Management,Osmania University.

were felicitated by Dr. N. Aruna Principal, Seminar Director VJIAS Dr. Vijaya Prasad, Seminar Advisor, Director VJIAS

The Valedictory session was closed by 5:30PM giving concluding remarks by Ms. Pavani, faculty, Seminar Co-convener, Management Dept. The National Seminar Program has been concluded with our ‘National Anthem’.

Conclusion: The National Seminar on Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age provided a comprehensive platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and networking among stakeholders. Discussions across sessions underscored the imperative of harnessing digital technologies to create equitable opportunities for women in entrepreneurship. Participants reaffirmed their dedication to implementing the outcomes of the seminar, fostering collaboration, and creating a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.