DEPARTMENT AT A GLANCE Our glorious Kakojan College was established on 24th July, 1967. In the same year, The Department of Economics was also established along with other departments.It is among one of the oldest department of Kakojan College. Honourable Mr. Lakhi Borah was the founder member of the Department. Initially, the subject of Economics was taught in Pre-degree level and later on, it was introduced as core subject in the Degree level. Mrs. Nilima Bora joined the department in the year 1974. The Economics subject was introduced as major subject in the year 1983. The strength of faculty members was increased by joining of Mr. Anil Kr. Saikia and Mr. Rabindranath Duarah in the year 1984. In the year 1985, Mr. Deba Kanta Boruah also joined in the department. Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia has joined the department as Non-Sanctioned teacher in 1992 and got appointment against the vacant post in the year 2002. Ms. Rini Kramsapi and Dr. Nirmali Doley joined the Department in the year 2020 against the vacant post. An “Economic Study and Research Centre” was established on 2002 for academic development of the Department to build research habit among the students. Under the “Economic Study and Research Centre”, the department organizes a variety of events like popular talk, seminar, group-discussion, workshop, field study etc. to promote students’ interest in the subject.
Vision: • To improve competitiveness among rural students to face the present world. • To inculcate entrepreneurship skills of the students. • To cultivate a holistic learning education system. It relies on a variety of experiential learning, peer-to-peer learning, smart classroom etc.
Mission: The mission of the Department of Economics is to support the mission of the College- • To prepare students for acquiring applied knowledge of Economics to enhance their employability and entrepreneurship. • To empower students for self-sustain, self-confidence and selfless service to the society.
• To organize extension activities for community development focusing on social awareness.
Journal and Magazine: • A Wall Magazine “ECO-VISION” published by the students every year. • A Handwritten Magazine “MUDRA” published by the students under the guidance of faculty members. • The Department published Economics Journal from the Students’ Seminar Papers. • The Department has an Annual Newsletter “Eco-Desk” published by Economic Study and Research Centre. • A Compiled Binding of Student’s Seminar Paper on “Organic Farming and Sustainable Development in North-East India: Its Problems and Prospects. (2018-19) • A Compiled Binding of Student’s Research Project on “Problems and Prospects of Eco-tourism in Assam”. (2020-21) • A Compiled Binding of Students’ Field Study Report on “Economic Status of Women in Kakilamukh Village”. (2021-22) • A Compiled Binding of Students’ Field Study Report on “Financial Strategy of Self-Help Group and their role in promoting Eco-Tourism with Special Reference to Kumar Gaon and Bhakat Gaon of Jhajimukh Village in Jorhat District”. (2021-22) • A Compilation of Higher Secondary Students’ Selective Project Work (as a part of Project work directed by AHSEC) on “Poverty in India”. (2021-22) Departmental Achievement (2017-18 to 2022-23) 1. Chorus Competition- 3rd Position(2017-18) in Annual College Week 2. Wall Magazine- 1st Position (2017-18) in Annual College Week 3. Wall Magazine- 1st Position (2017-18) in Annual College Week 4. Handwritten Magazine- 2nd Position (2020-21) in Annual College Week 5. Cultural Rally – 3rd Position (2022-23) in Annual College Week
Academic Achievement of Students 1. Samannita Sarmah – 2022-23 (Recipient of Mrs. Nilima Borah Award for securing highest marks in BA 2nd semester)
Co-Curricular Achievement of Students 1. Samannita Sarmah 2022-23(3rd position in Hand writing competition in college week) 2022-23(1st position in spelling competition in college week) 2022-23(3rd position in Article writing competition in Annual College week) 2022-23(2nd position in Parboti Prasad Sangeet competition in Annual college week) 2. Durlov Jyoti Hazarika 2020-21 (Man of the Match) 1st All Assam Day-Night Prize Money & Trophy Tennis Ball Cricket Competition.
3. Pritisikha Dutta 2020-21(1st position in Group Dance), 9 Assam Battalion NCC, Jorhat 2021-22(2nd Position in Drill Competition) NCC Group Headquaters, Jorhat 2022-23 (1st Position in Rangoli Competition in Annual College week) 2022-23 (winner in Kabaddi competition in Annual College week) 2022-23 (2nd position in Long jump in Annual College week) 2022-23 (3rd position in Power lifting Girls’ in Annual College week) 2022-23 (2nd position in Arm wrestling 55kg in Annual College week) 2022-23 (2nd position in English Poem Recitation in Annual College week)
4. Dipsikha Duarah
2021-22(3rd position in Rabha Sangeet in Annual College Week) 2021-22 (2nd position in Fashion Show in Annual College Week) 2021-22(1st Position in Assamese Poem recitation in Annual College Week) 2021-22(2nd position in English Poem recitation in Annual College week)) 2021-22(3rd position in Salad making competition in Annual college week) 2022-23(3rd position in story telling competition Annual College week) 2022-23(2nd position Assamese poem Recitation in Annual College week)
5. Nikimoni Gogoi 2022-23(3rd position in Hand writing competition in Annual College week)
6. Pallabi sarmah 2022-23 (2nd position in spelling competition in Annual college week) 2022-23 (1st position in Slogan competition in Annual college week)
Programmes
Courses and Programmes offered:
·Two Years Higher
Secondary Course.
·Under Graduate
Course: B.A. in Economics (Hons)
·Add-on Course
on “Entrepreneurship Development”
jointly conducted with the Department of Sociology.
Course & Programme Outcomes
Course Specific Outcomes (COs) and Programme Specific
Outcomes (POs)
Course Specific
Outcomes (Non- CBCS)
Sl. No.
Course/Paper Code
Course Outcome
1.
101(Microeconomics
–I)
The objective
of this paper is to develop the understanding of some of basic concepts of
microeconomics, to enhance the economic reasoning of the learners to analyse
the behavioural patterns of different economic agents, to provide opportunity
to the students to deal with the advanced theoretical issues and their
practical applications.
2.
201(
Macroeconomics)
This course
aims to impart the basics of macroeconomics, discuss theories of
macroeconomics and their application in an open economy.
3.
301(Microeconomics-II)
The objective
of this paper is to develop the understanding of some basic concepts of
microeconomics, to enhance the economic reasoning of the learners to analyse
the behavioural patterns of different economic agents, to provide opportunity
to the students to deal with the advanced theoretical issues and their
practical applications.
4
302
(Statistical Methods in economics)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with some basic statistical
methods that can be applied in economics.
5
401(Mathematics
for economics
The objective
of this course is for acquaint the learners with some basic mathematical methods
that can be applied in Economics.
6
402(Public
Economics-Theoretical Issues)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with some theoretical concepts of
public finance which will enable them to understand the practical issues.
7
501(Development
Economics with Indian Perspective -I)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with the measurement of
development with the help of theories along with the conceptual issues of
poverty and inequalities with Indian perspective.
8
502(Public
Economics :Policy Issues)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with the fiscal policies designed
for developed and developing economies with special thrust to the federal
system of India.
9
503(History
of Economic Thought)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with the historical development s
in the economic thoughts propounded by different schools.
10
504(Monetary
Theories and Financial Markets)
The objective
of the course is to acquaint the learners with some basic concepts relating
to monetary analysis and financial marketing with a reference to Indian
financial markets.
11
601(development
Economics with Indian Perspective-II)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with the development issues of
Indianeconomy .The course will also
enable the learners to understand the development problems of the North-East
India.
12
602(Environmental
Economics)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with the basic concepts of
environmental economics along with the solution to the environmental
problems.
13
603(International
Economics)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with both real and monetary sides
of International Economics.
14
604( The
Economic Issues of Assam)
The objective
of the course is to acquaint the learners with the characteristics of Economy
of Assam.
15
GE-1
The objective
of this paper is to develop the understanding of some basic concepts of
microeconomics, to enhance the economic reasoning of the learners to analyse
the behavioural patterns of different economic agents, to provide opportunity
to the students to deal with the advanced theoretical issues and their
practical applications.
16
GE-2
This course
aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of Macroeconomics. This
course discusses the preliminary concepts associated with the determination
and measurement of aggregate macroeconomic variables like savings,
investments, GDP, money, inflation and the balance of payments
17
GE-3
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with the basic concepts of
environmental economics along with the solution to the environmental
problems.
18
GE-4
The outcome
of this course is to examine sector-specific policies and their impact in
shaping trends in key economic indicators in India.
Course Specific
Outcomes (CBCS)
Sl No.
Course/Paper Code
Course Outcome
1.
C-1(Introductory
Microeconomics)
This course
is designed to expose the students to the basic principles of microeconomic
theory. The emphasis will be on thinking like an economist and the course
will illustrate how microeconomic concepts can be applied to analyze
real-life situations.
2.
C-2(Mathematicalmethods for Economics)
This is the
first of a compulsory two-course sequence. The objective of this sequence is
to transmit the body of basic mathematics that enables the study of economic
theory at the undergraduate level, specifically the courses on microeconomic
theory, macroeconomic theory, statistics and econometrics set out in this
syllabus. In this course, particular economic models are not the ends, but
the means for illustrating the method of applying mathematical techniques to
economic theory in general.
3.
C-3(Introductory
Macroeconomics)
This course
aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of Macroeconomics. This
course discusses the preliminary concepts associated with the determination
and measurement of aggregate macroeconomic variables like savings,
investments, GDP, money, inflation and the balance of payments.
4.
C-4(Mathematical
methods for Economics-II)
This course
is the second part of a compulsory two-part sequence. This part is to be
taught in Semester II following the first part in Semester I. The objective
of this sequence is to transmit the body of basic mathematics that enables
the study of economic theory ,macroeconomictheory, statistics and econometrics set out in the syllabus.
5.
C-5(Essentials
of Microeconomics)
This course
is designed to provide a sound in microeconomic theory to formally analyze
the behaviour of consumer, producer and also competitive farm.
6.
C-6(Essentials
of Macroeconomics)
This course
is introduces the students to teach formal modelling of macro economy in
terms of analytical tools.
7.
C-7(Statistical
Methods for Economics)
This course
aims to introduce statistical analysis and interference in Economics.
8.
C-8(Advanced
Microeconomics)
This course
emphasis on giving conceptual clarity to the students coupled with use of
reasoning and mathematical tools. It covers the general equilibrium and
welfare , imperfect markets and topics under information economics.
9.
C-9(Advanced
Macroeconomics)
This course
aims to provide micro foundation to various aggregative long-run concepts.
10.
C-10(Introductory
Econometrics)
This course
aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to econometric concepts and
methods in India. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to basic
econometrics concepts and techniques.
11.
C-11((Indian
Economy-I)
Using
appropriate analytical framework, this course reviews major trends in
economic indicators in India in the post-independence period.
12.
C-12(Development
Economics-I)
This is the
first part of two-part course on economic development. This course begins
with a discussion of alternative conceptions of development their
justification .Then proceeds to aggregate models of growth and cross national
comparison of growth experiences that can help evaluate this models.
13.
DSE-5(Money
and Financial markets)
This course
exposes students to the theory and functioning of Monetary and financial
sectors of the economy .It highlights the organization, structure and role of
financial markets and institutions. It also discuss interest rates, monetary
management and instruments of monetary control.
14
DSE-6(Public
Economics)
Public
economics is the study of govt. policy from the points of view of economic
efficiency and equity. This paper deals with nature of govt. intervention and
its implications for allocations, distribution and stabilization. Inherently
this study involves a formal analysis of govt. taxation and expenditure.
15
C-13(Indian
Economy-II)
This course
examines sector specific policies and their impact in shaping trends in key
economic indicators in India .Emphasise needs to be give on capturing the
emerging issues.
16
C-14(development
Economics-II)
This is the
second module of economic development sequence. It begins with basic
demographic concepts and their evolution during the process of development.
The course ends with reflection on the role of Globalization and increased
international dependence on the process of development.
17.
DSE-9(International
Economics)
This course
develops a systematic exposition of models that try to explain the
composition , direction, and consequences of international trade, and the
determinants and effects of trade policy.
18.
DSE-11(History
of Economic Thought)
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the learners with the historical developments
in economic thoughts propounded by different schools.
19.
GE-1(Introductory
Microeconomics)
This course
is designed to expose the students to the basic principles of microeconomic
theory. The emphasis will be on thinking like an economist and the course
will illustrate how microeconomic concepts can be applied to analyze
real-life situations.
20.
GE-2(Introductory
Macroeconomics)
This course
aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of Macroeconomics. This
course discusses the preliminary concepts associated with the determination
and measurement of aggregate macroeconomic variables like savings,
investments, GDP, money, inflation and the balance of payments.
21.
GE-3(Indian
economy-I)
Using
appropriate analytical framework, this course reviews major trends in
economic indicators in India in the post-independence period.
22.
GE-4(Indian
economy-II)
This course
examines sector specific policies and their impact in shaping trends in key
economic indicators in India .Emphasise needs to be give on capturing the
emerging issues
Programme Specific Outcome
·Students will
learn about microeconomics and mathematical methods in economics-I
·Student will
learn about Macroeconomics and Mathematical methods in Economics-II
·Students will
learn about essentials of microeconomics, essentials of macroeconomics and
statistical methods for economics
·Students will
learn about advanced microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics and Introductory
Econometrics.
·Students will
learn about measurement of development with the help of theories along with the
conceptual issues of poverty and inequalities with Indian perspectives, fiscal
policies designed for developed and developing economies with a special thrust
to federal system, Historical development in the economic thought propounded by
different schools, basic concept relating to monetary analysis and financial
marketing with a reference to Indian Financial market
·Student will
learn about development problems of the North-east India, basic concepts of
Environmental Economics along with the solution to the environmental problems,
Real and Monetary sides of International Economics, Characteristics of the
Economy of Assam
Syllabus
Activities
Department Activities
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES/ EVENTS 2017-18 • A Departmental meeting held on 16/01/2017 under the chairmanship of Deba Kanta Boruah, HoD of the Department. • A Departmental seminar on “Analysis of State and Central Budget of 2017-18” was organized on 24/04/2017. • A Departmental parents meeting was held on 10/03/2017. • Organised a Popular talk on “Perspective of Students’ Employability in the Banking- Sector” on 08/04/2017, chaired by Mr. Rabindra Nath Duara, HOD. Invited Resource Person was Mr. Bijoy Sankar Neog, an alumni and employee of State Bank of India. • Organise a Popular talk on “GST and its Impact on Economy” on 09/09/2017. Inaugurated by Dr. Bijoy Lakshmi Neog, HOD, Department of Education and Dr. Anil Kumar Saikia, former Academic Vice Principal of Kakojan college was invited as Resource Person. • Organised a Departmental Seminar on “Entrepreneurship Development in rural Economy of Assam : Prospects And Problems” on 09/03/2018. Chaired by Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia, HOD of the Department and Sri Rabindra Nath Duara, former HOD of Economics, Kakojan College attended as Resource Person. • Organised A Popular talk on “Career Guidance”, on 12/04/2018, which was chaired by Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia, HOD of the Department and resource person of the talk was Mr. Madhurjya Madhob Borah, an alumni and Project Executive, SESTA.
2018-19 • A parents meeting was organised on 20th August 2018, chaired by Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia, HOD of the Department in presence of the Principal, Dr. Ruprekha Bordoloi, other faculty members. • Organised a popular talk on “Environmental Economics & Sustainable Development” organised by the Department on 17th April 2019, chaired by Sri Ujjwal Pran Goswami, Assistant Professor of the Department and Resource Rerson was Dr. Nibedita Gogoi, HOD & Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Kakojan College.
2019-20 • A Departmental seminar on “Organic Farming and Sustainable Development in the N.E India: Prospects and Problems” was organised by the on 10th September 2019, chaired by Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia, H.O.D of Economics and Mrs. Babita Phukon Borkotoky, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Kakojan college attended as Resource Person. 2020-21 • Oragnised a Departmental seminar on “National Education Policy And Central Budget 2021-22” on 06/03/2021, which was chaired by Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia, HOD of the Department, and Resource Person was Dr. Anil Kumar Saikia, former Academic Vice Principal, Kakojan college, and former HOD of the Department. • A National level webinar on “Srinivasa Ramanujan and Some of his Mathematics & Application of Mathematics in Economics” jointly organised by the Department of Economics and Mathematics, in collaboration with the IQAC of Kakojan college, on 19/07/2021, via Zoom APP. Inaugurated by Dr. Ruprekha Bordoloi, Principal, Kakojan College and Dr. Nipen Saikia, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh and Mr. Ranju Kumar Bharali, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Cinnamara College participated as Resource Persons. • A Popular Talk on “Entrepreneurship Development” was organised by the Department on 23/11/2021, under the banner of Economics Studies and Research Centre, Department of Economics, which was chaired by Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia, HOD of Department of Economics and Resource person of the Talk was Mr. Ranju Kumar Bharali, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Cinnamara College. • The Department of Economics participated at the Departmental wall magazine competition held on 15/11/2021, organised by the Kakojan college with Departmental wall Magazine named as “ECO- VISION”, the theme was “Globalization”, which was inaugurated by Dr. Anil Kumar Saikia, former Academic Vice Principaland HOD of Economics Kakojan college. • A “Field Study Trip to Kokilamukh Village of Nimatighat” Jorhat Assam, was arranged by the Department on, 27/11/201, under the banner of Economics Studies and Research Centre, Department of Economics, with the students of B.A. 5th Semester to study on the topic “Economic Status of Women in Goriabhanga village of Kokilamukh Area. • A “Field Study Trip to Jhanjimukh Area of Jorhat District, Assam,” was arranged by the Department of Economics, Kakojan College, on 14/06/2022, on the topic “Financial Strategies of Rural SHGs and their Role in Promoting Eco-Tourism with special Reference to Kumar Gaon and Bhakat Gaon of Jhanjimukh in Jorhat district of Assam”, with the students of the Department. • “An Induction Programme” was organised for the newly admitted students of the Department, on 27/06/2022 in order to inform them regarding the rules and regulations of the institution and the Department.
2022-23 • A Departmental Seminar on “Financial Strategy of Rural SHGs and their Role in Promoting Eco-Tourism with Special Reference to Kumar Gaon and Bhakat Gaon of Jhanjimukh Area of Jorhat District of Assam” organised on 29/09/2022, Chaired by Mrs. Jinumoni Saikia, HOD of Economics and Resource Person was Dr. Anil Kumar Saikia, former Academic Vice Principal of Kakojan college. • The Department organized a departmental Alumni meeting on 18/02/23, chaired by Mrs Jinumoni Saikia, HoD of the department, and on the day an award was announced by Mrs Leena Saikia, Managing Director, Frontal Agritech Pvt. Ltd. in the name of Mrs Nilima Borah (Mother) , Retired Professor of the Department of Rs 10,000 to the student who scored highest marks in BA 2nd semester examination. Samannita Sarmah student of the department became the first recipient of the award. • A Popular Talk on “Prospects and Problems of Entrepreneurship Development and the relation between Managerial skills and the promotion of entrepreneurial activities in private sector” on 29/04/2023, which was chaired by Mrs Jinmuoni Saikia, HoD of the Department and resource person was Mrs Leens Saikia, Managing Director, Frontal Agritech Pvt. Ltd.,Jorhat
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