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Reports on Logistics and Hyperlocal Logistics and in particular hyperlocal delivery is witnessing great boom.The traditional players in industry are also restructuring their business to suit new age needs. For example, Adani Ports, recently planned to consistently increase warehousing capacity over next 4-5 years. Gati Logistics is also realised need to restructure their business. Besides this, TCI Express, Allcargo and host of other companies which existed in listed space are gaining new dimension of performance.Mahindra Logistics did perform well in terms of returns but more importantly, Mahindra group is actively exploring Logistics space.Yesterday, Delhivery received nod from SEBI to go ahead with IPO. Delhivery’s IPO will be an important event for entire Logistics sector. The services offered by Delhivery facilitates new companies, particularly startups to enter market.Direct to Consumer Brands are heavily relying on services of companies like Delhivery.It would be very interesting to see how Markets react to New Business Model, also what valuation Delhivery seeks from Public Markets. The session discussed details of emerging hyperlocal trend and quick commerce like 10-15 mins delivery business model. Why do businesses in hyperlocal space are valued at such astonishing valuations and where exactly these companies adds value. Students were given detailed understanding of FoodTech Industry where delivery creates substantial value for restaurants.Also, the negative aspects of such dominant hyperlocal delivery apps is also discussed.Startups like Porter is into hyperlocal commercial delivery space and intra city movement of goods. It is grossly unorganised market and has tremendous potential to become a big industry. Undoubtedly, Logistics and HyperLocal businesses creates employment of youth. The need of the hour is to facilitate infrastructure facilities at local level to boost such businesses.It is very important to understand that Logistics companies makes other businesses viable and feasible. Logistics and HyperLocal acts as a backbone of E-commerce industry.

Report on Annual Budget 2022 – 23 Annual Budget 2022 – 23 was a key event, it maps the way forward from pandemic ridden economy. The session oriented students about the overall process of Budget and parliamentary procedures. The session highlights the importance of initiatives taken during pandemic like Universal vaccination drive and aatmanirbhar Bharat.Major highlights of the session1. Revenue position of the government in one picture is explained.2. The revenue shared with states and UTs is discussed and also the major trends in tax revenue are depicted.3. Due to recent pandemic, the expenditure side is increased, leading to higher fiscal deficit. Fiscal deficit trends are also discussed in the session.4. Sources of deficit financing5. Likewise detailed proposals of health, education, infrastructure are discussed.6. Indirect Tax collection and its trend. Special emphasis of the budget was on Infrastructure sector which is key for long term growth of the economy. Substantial increase in capital expenditure, is one of the important points of this budget.Students were made aware about, what is capital expenditure and how it enhances long term productivity and Outlook of the economy. RBI will launch a digital currency in the financial year 2022-23. This is a big breakthrough, as digital currency will pave way of department digitisation of economy and easy payments and settlements. It is also noticed that India will be the second country in the world to launch such digital currency. First country to launch Digital Currency on Pilot basis is China. The Union Budget also highlighted need to move towards greener and cleaner sources of energy. The aim of moving to Carbon neutral economy is discussed in the session. Also trends which support carbon neutral economy and technologies which are critical to achieve this are highlighted.Total 150 students attended the session and students asked about questions on Crypto Currency and Fall in GDP during pandemic.

सप्तरंग २०२२ सप्तरंग २०२२ event was organised for the student of St. John College of Humanities & Sciences all students of all streams participated in all the events conducted.The event took place on 04-04-2022 till 06-04-2022Date: 04-04-2022 (Day 1)1.Programme started with the Universal Prayer at 10:00 am outside of the SJCHS building in presence of the Chairman Sir Mr. Albert W. D’souza, Treasurer Mrs. Elvina D’souza and Campus Director Dr. Henry Babu.2.Followed by Lighting up of lamps by Chairman Sir, Elvina Madam, Henry Sir, Pooja Madam, and two students respectively.3.A small introduction announcement was done by Ms. Kavita Patel TYBAF of the event title सप्तरंग.4.Ms. Kavita Patel welcomed all the dignitaries and followed by Chairman sir gave a speech.5.Followed by which the event was Inaugurated by Chairman Sir.6.Rest all events were open as follows. Date: 05-04-2022 (Day 2)सप्तरंग conducted a sports event on 05-04-2022 at morning 08:00 am.1.Oath taking ceremony was taken by Mr. Tejangan Dhanu TYHS student of SJCHS.2.Oath Ceremony conducted in presence of Sr. Hilda (Administrator), Dr. Fracin Pinto (Administrator), Ms. Pooja Shetty (Incharge), Mr. Kunal Churi (Sports Incharge) and Mr. Omkar Chavan (Event Coordinator – सप्तरंग)3.Post Oath Ceremony toss for first cricket tournament took place.4.First toss was done by Sr. Hilda and the sports day started. Date: 06-04-2022 (Day 3)सप्तरंग day 3 was started with the cultural event at 10:00 am1. Events were distributed to the faculty as well as student representatives.2. Started with chocolate distribution by Anchor – (Sonal Gaurani TYBAF).3. Later Fashion Show competition was conducted followed by Singing Solo/Group and dance solo/group.

Reagent Paper Presentation Report The students of F.Y.B.Sc. of St. John College of Humanities & Sciences,Palghar under the guidance of their Chemistry faculty presented on the topic “Reagent Papers”. The aim of this activity was to give the students a general idea on how reagent papers can be made. They were provided all the required apparatus & chemicals to make their own reagent papers and as a team they were encouraged to share their work via presentation. The activity consisted of two sections, presentation and video making. Every team had to perform the activity in the chemistry laboratory and record a video for the same. On 5th March 2022, the teams presented their presentation and videos based on the assigned topics.It was observed that students actively participated and were confident while presenting before their classmates, faculty members of the B.Sc. Department & Administrative Head, Sr. Hilda. All the participating team members were well prepared and had put in a lot of efforts in content development and presentation methods. ● Number of participating teams: 3 ● Date of presentation: 05/03/2022 ● Objective: To give a practical experience to the students and thus explaining to them the benefits of using reagent papers over solid or liquid chemicals. ● Faculty Incharge: Ms. Siena Dbritto