PANAJI: Eco Vision, which is one of the major events undertaken by the Department of Economics of Parvatibai Chowgule College-Margao since 2018, was held recently.
The event is conducted to acquaint the students of various higher secondary schools with the prospect of pursuing economics in the future and also provide a glimpse into the various issues around the world. A press note states that there is a difference that equal job opportunities, equal healthcare and education, equal decision-making power, and freedom from violence; can make.
“We’ve seen the difference when women and girls can make their own choices and exercise their collective voice, and when institutions address their needs and interests. Therefore the topic chosen for this year’s theme is the Economics of gender inequality as achieving gender justice is not only a matter of basic rights it’s also a key means of achieving fairer societies and overcoming poverty and we all have an equal part to play in making it happen,” further reads the press release.
The programme was held on 29 September 2022 on the college campus from 8:30 to 16:30 hours. The events held on this day were photography, quiz, selfie contest, street play, standup comedy, poster-making and treasure hunt. Seven higher secondaries participated.
The first place was secured by Balram Higher Secondary School. The runners-up place went to Ramacrisna Madeva Salgaocar Higher Secondary School.
