CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The School of Business and Management (MBA), Christ (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with the LiFE Financial Literacy Programme , Centre for Social Action (CSA)and South Indian Bank has successfully conducted the Jan Dhan Suraksha Abhiyan – A Rural Financial Literacy and Inclusion Initiative in the Bhoini and Dasve villages of the Lavasa region. The initiative aimed to strengthen financial literacy, promote banking inclusion, and enhance awareness of government-backed social security schemes among rural households.The first level training session for MBA students and B.com(LIFE)students were conducted on 29/01/2026 as part of the Financial Literacy Program (Pradan Mantri Jan Dhan Suraksha Abhiyan). The final outreach programme was organized on 8/02/2026  to address the continued gap between the availability of financial inclusion schemes and their effective utilization at the grassroots level. Although schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojan...

The Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with the School of Business and Management – BBA, successfully organised a multi-activity academic engagement centred on the theme “Family Business: Managing the Generational Transition” on 05 February 2026. The programme was carefully designed to provide students with academic depth, global exposure, interdisciplinary interaction, and experiential learning beyond the classroom. The primary focus of the engagement was on BBA third-year students, who participated in the keynote academic session held at the Auditorium in the Management Block. This session aimed to help students understand the structure and functioning of family-owned enterprises, as well as the challenges involved in leadership transitions across generations. Given the significant contribution of family businesses to both Indian and global economies, the discussions highlighted succession planni...

The CAPS Carnival, held on 24 January 2026, was a student-centric engagement initiative organised by the Under 25 Association to promote creativity, collaboration, and experiential learning among students. Designed as a refreshing academic break, the event balanced enjoyment with purposeful engagement and contributed meaningfully to holistic development and campus well-being. The carnival was conceptualised around the Men in Black theme, encouraging imaginative participation and interdepartmental interaction. This creative framework brought students together in an informal learning environment and aligned with CAPS’ vision of fostering peer engagement, teamwork, and community building beyond conventional classroom boundaries. The venue was transformed with black-themed décor, playful alien elements, and visually engaging arrangements, creating an immersive and energetic atmosphere. A themed food stall enhanced involvement by offering sandwiches and brownies named after movie elements. ...

World Cancer Day, observed annually on the 4th of February, serves as a global reminder of the importance of cancer awareness, prevention, and early intervention. Recognizing the growing need for reliable health information among young adults, the Centre for Counselling & Health Services (CCHS) curated an online awareness initiative designed to educate, inform, and empower students and faculty members through digital engagement. The campaign was conducted through Instagram to ensure accessibility, visibility, and wider reach within the student community. By leveraging social media as an educational tool, the initiative aimed to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and everyday awareness while presenting information in a format that was both student-friendly and visually engaging. A central highlight of the campaign was an Instagram Reel shared by the campus doctor, who provided medical insights into cancer awareness and prevention. The reel focused on explaining common risk fac...

In observance of International Boost Self-Esteem Month, the Centre for Counselling & Health Services (CCHS) curated a reflective and interactive campus activity titled “One Strength I’m Proud Of – My Growth This Year.” The initiative aimed to encourage students to pause amidst academic routines, reflect on their personal journeys, and acknowledge their strengths and progress. By fostering self-awareness and self-appreciation, the event sought to enhance confidence, emotional well-being, and a positive self-image among students. The activity was designed to be simple, inclusive, and student-friendly, allowing participation without pressure or formal evaluation. Reflection boards were set up at prominent locations across the campus, including the Management Block and the Central Block, ensuring visibility and accessibility. These boards displayed two guiding prompts: “One strength I’m proud of” and “My growth this year.” Students were invited to write short reflections, words of enco...

The Department of the School of Sciences at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a technical workshop on 4th December 2025, aimed at strengthening students’ understanding of essential web development concepts. The session focused on two foundational components of client-side web technologies—cookies and the Document Object Model (DOM)—both of which play a critical role in enabling dynamic and user-responsive websites. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Nilofar Feroz Khan Shikalgar, Assistant Professor (Retainer) at Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil University, Pune, who brought her expertise and experience to deliver a comprehensive and application-oriented session. The workshop began with an introduction to web cookies, explaining their role as small data files stored in the user’s browser. Ms. Shikalgar detailed how cookies allow websites to remember user preferences, maintain login sessions, and enable personalization across different visits. Students were introduced ...

The Department of the School of Sciences at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a two-day Hackathon on 11th–12th December 2025, with the objective of strengthening students’ technical skills, collaborative abilities, and problem-solving mindset through hands-on application development. The event emphasized the use of technology to address real-world challenges, particularly in the context of urban sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program began on 11th December 2025 at 6:00 PM with a preparatory technical workshop conducted by faculty members from the Information Technology department. This session focused on introducing students to Flask, a lightweight backend framework, and provided guidance on backend connectivity, routing, and server-side logic. Students were taught how to connect the backend with the frontend, manage requests and responses, and structure applications effectively. This workshop laid a strong ...