Launch of OSA Student Support & Mentoring Initiative

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Launch of OSA Student Support & Mentoring Initiative
Student Support & Mentoring

The mentoring initiative opened with an expert lecture designed to connect students with alumni-led guidance and practical exposure.

Led by Dr. N.N. Sharma as OSA Convenor and Dr. Parvesh Gill, HOD Commerce, Govt. College Dharamshala, the initiative began with a focused session for BBA students on Financial Markets and Risk Management.

28 Sep 2025 Launch date

The initiative formally opened with its first expert lecture.

12:00 PM Session time

Held for BBA students in the School of Business.

Financial Markets Lecture topic

Focused on Financial Markets and Risk Management.

Abhinav Aggarwal Resource person

Banker, Financial Analyst, and former Executive Committee member of OSA.

Overview

Event Description

Event Description

The OSA Student Support & Mentoring Committee launched a new student support and mentoring initiative with its first expert lecture for BBA students on Financial Markets and Risk Management.

Leadership & Participants

Who led and joined the launch

  • Dr. N.N. Sharma - OSA Convenor
  • Dr. Parvesh Gill - HOD, Department of Commerce, Govt. College Dharamshala
  • Mr. Abhinav Aggarwal - Banker, Financial Analyst, and Resource Person
  • BBA students of the School of Business, Govt. College Dharamshala
  • OSA members and faculty associated with the mentoring initiative
Initiative Goals

What the mentoring initiative aims to build

  • Create a structured support and mentoring platform for students
  • Bring alumni expertise into direct interaction with current students
  • Expose students to practical themes beyond the classroom
  • Strengthen the centenary year through meaningful academic engagement
  • Encourage confidence, career awareness, and long-term student guidance
Event Narrative

A fuller account of the initiative and its place in the OSA story.

Overview

A new OSA-led mentoring initiative for students

The OSA Student Support & Mentoring Committee launched a new Student Support & Mentoring Initiative as part of its broader effort to connect alumni experience with student development.

The initiative is being guided under the leadership of Dr. N.N. Sharma, OSA Convenor, and Dr. Parvesh Gill, HOD, Department of Commerce, Government College Dharamshala.

First Expert Lecture

The journey began with a focused session for BBA students

The first expert lecture was held on 28 September 2025 at 12:00 PM for BBA students in the School of Business, Government College Dharamshala.

The session topic was Financial Markets and Risk Management, giving students exposure to a practical area of business and finance with real-world relevance.

Resource Person

An alumnus with professional and institutional connection

The lecture was delivered by Mr. Abhinav Aggarwal, Banker, Financial Analyst, and a proud former Executive Committee member of OSA.

His presence brought both professional insight and alumni connection into the classroom, reinforcing the purpose of the initiative.

Centenary Context

A meaningful academic step within the centenary year

The initiative reflects the spirit of the centenary celebrations by turning alumni participation into practical institutional support for students.

It also marks an important shift from symbolic celebration to direct student benefit through guidance, mentoring, and academic engagement.

Acknowledgement

Appreciation for those who took the first step

The launch also carried a message of gratitude to Mr. Abhinav Aggarwal for his contribution as the first resource person in the series.

It recognized and encouraged the efforts of Dr. N.N. Sharma and Dr. Parvesh Gill for taking an inspiring step in strengthening the centenary-year vision through student-centered work.

Event Gallery

Images from the launch of the mentoring initiative

Photographs from the inaugural lecture and the first public step of the OSA Student Support & Mentoring Initiative.

Event Information

Schedule, location, and contact details

Event Information
Date
Sep 28, 2025
Time
12:00 PM
Location
School of Business - BBA Students, Govt. College Dharamshala
School of Business, Government College Dharamshala campus
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh India
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OSA Dharamshala
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