The Department of Human Excellence, in collaboration with IQAC and the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), organised an insightful and highly engaging session titled "Money Mastery – A Session on Financial Literacy" on 1 December 2025 at the Seminar Hall, Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies, Kodakara. The programme aimed to equip students with essential financial knowledge and practical strategies to make informed financial decisions in their personal and professional lives.
The programme commenced at 10:00 am with a silent prayer, creating a calm and focused atmosphere for the session. This was followed by the Welcome Address delivered by Ms. Carolin Antony, Associate HOD of the Department of Human Excellence, who highlighted the importance of financial awareness among youth and the college's commitment to holistic student development.
The Presidential Address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Devis Chenginiyadan, Executive Director of SCAS. In his address, he emphasised the relevance of financial literacy in today's rapidly evolving
economic landscape and encouraged students to adopt disciplined financial habits early in life.This was followed by felicitation messages from two esteemed academic leaders. Dr. Joy K L, Principal of SCAS, congratulated the department for organising the session and stressed the significance of money management skills for students preparing to enter higher education or the workforce. Dr. Karuna K, Vice Principal, also extended her wishes and encouraged students to actively engage in such value-added programmes, as financial wisdom is a lifelong asset.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms. Agile Mary, Faculty of the Department of Human Excellence, who expressed gratitude to the management, dignitaries, resource person, and students for their support and participation.
The core session began at 10:25 am, led by the distinguished resource person Mr. Ramees Ali, Co-founder of Interval Learning and Founder of Stealth AI EdTech. A dynamic educator and entrepreneur, Mr. Ramees brought an energetic and relatable approach to the session.
Through real-life examples, interactive discussions, and practical demonstrations, he addressed essential components of financial literacy. He also highlighted his own journey in entrepreneurship and explained the kind of mindset entrepreneurs need, stressing clarity of purpose, resilience during uncertainty, and the courage to take calculated risks. His engaging style, humour, and real-world insights kept the session lively and highly impactful. Students actively participated, asked questions, and shared their financial concerns, making the session both interactive and enlightening.
The programme concluded at 12:30 pm, leaving the participants equipped with practical knowledge and a renewed sense of financial responsibility; followed by a financial literacy quiz
Programme outcomes
- Students gained clarity on essential financial concepts such as budgeting, income management, and banking fundamentals.
- Students developed the ability to differentiate between financial needs and wants, enabling wise spending choices.
- Participants gained insights into avoiding debt, managing emergencies, and planning for future financial goals.
