Professional Training Program Series - 3

LAW AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC

“Awareness of Law should reach to the poor and uneducated people through programs like this” said Prof. M V Rajeev Gowda M P during his inaugural speech of “Law Awareness Program for public” conducted by STARTT – PTP.

STARTT – PTP has achieved one more feather in its cap with the successful “Law Awareness Program for Public” conducted on 8^th November 2014 at St. Thomas Forane Church from 2pm to 7pm.

The program was intended to provide awareness on various laws to all classes of the society and make them aware of the legal rights, systems and responsibilities as a citizen.

Various Laws related to property transactions in Bengaluru, Consumer Protection Act, Right to Information Act and Cyber Laws and Complaint Procedures were detailed subjects of the program.

Eminent faculties like Adv. Vivek Britto, B.Com, LLB (Karnataka High Court), Adv. Prakash Shenoy, B.Com, FCA, LLB (Tort & Crimes) and Adv. Sunil Paul, BA, LLB (IPAB & Cyber Law) has taken sessions on various laws.

An interactive session with the participants about their real life cases has thrown more light on the practical aspects in detail to the public.

The program was started with the introductory speech by Mr. Francis Antony (Retd ITS) about STARTT-Professional Training Program and an overview of the STARTT program by Mr. Martin Thomas, Administrative Officer – STARTT followed by welcome address by Prof Tomy Kallarackal, advisor STARTT.

Dr. Sibichen K Mathew IRS (Advisor – TRAI) has introduced the Chief Guest of the program Prof. M V Rajeev Gowda, M P. The program was inaugurated by Prof. M V Rajeev Gowda, M P followed by technical sessions.  

We thank all the participants for their active interaction and participation and look forward to their continued presence in our upcoming programs.

We also thank all advisors of STARTT, Parish Priests, Parish & STARTT Governing Body, PTP Core Team Members and mentors of STARTT for their continued support to STARTT – PTP in all its endeavors.

On behalf of STARTT – PTP, we extend our sincere thanks to CA Manobin, Co-coordinator of the program and Finance Advisor of STARTT, Dr. Sibichen K Mathew IRS, Mr. Francis Antony (Retd.ITS), Prof. Tomy Kallarackal, Adv. Baby George and all the parish staff members for their selfless service to the program.

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Lighting of Lamp by Chief Guest Prof. M V Rajeev Gowda, Member of Parliament

Guest of Honours

Inaugural Speech by Prof. M V Rajeev Gowda M P  

Dr. Sibichen K Mathew, IRS (Advisor TRAI) presenting a memento to the Chief Guest 

Session on Law relating to property transaction in Bengaluru by Adv. Vivek Britto, B.Com, LLB (Karnataka High Court) 

Session on Consumer protection and Right to Information by Adv. Prakash Shenoy, Bcom, FCA, LLB (Tort & Crimes)

Session on Cyber Crime and complaint procedures by Adv. Sunil Paul, BA, LLB (IPAB & Cyber Law)

Wrap up session by CA Sini Manobin

Audience

STARTT - PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM SERIES

LAW AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC

St. Thomas Academy for Research, Training and Transformation (STARTT, Bangalore) is organizing a "Law Awareness Program for Public.

On Saturday, 8^th November 2014 from 2.00pm to 7.00pm

at Mini Hall, St. Thomas Church, Christ School Road, Dharmaram College PO, Bangalore 560029

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

•          LAW RELATING TO PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS IN BANGALORE
•          RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
•         CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
•          CYBER CRIME AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

PANEL OF ADVOCATES

•          Adv. Vivek Britto, B.Com, LLB, Karnataka High Court
•          Adv. Prakash Shenoy, B.Com, FCA, LLB, LLM (Tort & Crimes)
•          Adv. Sunil Paul, BA, LLB, (IPAB & Cyber Law)

REGISTRATION FEES: RS. 100/-

For registration, please contact

Martin Thomas

Administrative Officer 

STARTT, Bangalore

Parish Administrative Block,

St. Thomas Forane Church, Christ School Road

Dharmaram College PO, Bangalore - 560029

Email:  starttptp@gmail.com

Ph: 080 41116393

Mobile: +91 8553025165/ +91 8553025166/ +91 9480300167/ +91 8792800167

STARTT PTP

STARTT – A New Startup Community

“We need STARTT as a Startup community” says participants of the program held on 9th August 2014.

“Startup” has become a common word among entrepreneurs in India, especially Bangalore, with the emergence of Flipkart and other startup firms in to the global level. Finance Minister in his Budget speech also announced a host of measures to encourage entrepreneurship including a Rs. 10,000 crore fund to back early stage companies.

In order to provide the young entrepreneurs a platform to join together and share their ideas, STARTT has conducted a Training and Capacity Building Program for all the Startup firms, Small and Medium Enterprises and Business Consultants on entrepreneurship ideas, fund raising, capital management, registration formalities, human resource management, marketing strategies, trade mark, import – export requirements etc.

Business aspirants from small business owners to big corporates like SAP, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Mast kalandar, Genpact, MicroLand, Akamai Technologies, Tonse Technologies etc., has participated in the program along with entrepreneurs from various parts of Karnataka and Kerala. STARTT PTP is getting frequent inquiries from entrepreneurs from different parts of India about conducting similar programs in major cities. Live update via Twitter and Facebook has widened the reach and scope of our Professional Training Program to entrepreneurs across India. Large media coverage also helped us to take STARTT programs to the next level making STARTT widely accepted to startup communities across Karnataka.

The program started with the welcome address by Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas Kallukalam CMI, Director STARTT followed by an inaugural session by Dr. Sibichen Mathew IRS , Advisor TRAI.

Following technical sessions were handled by leading faculties from different fields:

1. Entrepreneurship ideas and Business Development strategies – Prof. Mathew. J. Manimala, IIM

2. Fund raising and Venture Capital Financing – Ms. Snigdha Rao, IIM (Senior Investment Manager at Aavishkaar Venture Management Services)

3. Trade Mark, Patent and Copyright – Adv. Sunil Paul ( Attorney for Trade Mark, Copyright and Geographical Integrations)

4. Registration of Legal entities – CA Pulkit Sharma, ACA

5. Goal Setting, Handling budget dispute and major causes of failure – Mr. Sridhar Rao (Retd. DGM, State Bank of Mysore)

6. Marketing Strategies – Mr. Jayadevan ( Journalist, The Economic Times)

7. People Management Techniques – Mr. Raju Thomas ( Project Consultant, IIM)

8. Export – Import Legal requirement – Mr. Francis Antony ( Retd. ITS)

9. Alternative finance solutions – Mr. Premkumar (Deputy Manager – Federal Bank)

There is a demand for more such programs from the participants now. Management has provided special discount to the parishioners to ensure their full-fledged participation in all the programs of STARTT and explore the maximum possibility of knowledge update.

Participants have appreciated STARTT for it’s professionally managed and well conducted program especially time management, program content, expertise and knowledge of faculties etc.

We thank all our faculties for their continued support to all STARTT programs. They have extended their support for our future programs also.

Lighting of Lamp - Dr. Sibichen K Mathew, IRS Advisor TRAI

Inaugural Speech by Dr. Sibichen K Mathew, IRS Advisor TRAI

Participants

Guest of honours

Trustees with Coordinator

Welcome address Rev Fr Dr. Thomas Kallukalam CMI, Director STARTT

 Mr. Martin Thomas, Administrative Officer STARTT welcoming the Chief Guest

Entrepreneurship ideas and Business Development strategies - Prof. Mathew J Manimala, IIM

Fund raising and Venture Capital Financing – Ms. Snigdha Rao, IIM 

 Trade Mark, Patent and Copyright – Adv. Sunil Paul

Registration of Legal entities – CA Pulkit Sharma, ACA

Goal Setting, Handling budget dispute and major causes of failure – Mr. Sridhar Rao

Marketing Strategies – Mr. Jayadevan

 People Management Techniques – Mr. Raju Thomas

 Export – Import Legal requirement – Mr. Francis Antony Retd ITS

Mr. T J Ignatius handing over the memento to Mr. Premkumar speaker , Alternative finance solutions

Strength of STARTT-PTP is the continued support from our beloved Vicar Rev.Fr. Dr Thomas Kallukalam, Assistant Vicars Rev. Fr. Jose Kaduvanal and Rev. Fr. Grigory Malayil, Dr. Sibichen K Mathew, IRS, Mr. Francis Antony ITS, Mr. Santhosh, Mr. Roy, Mr. Martin Thomas,  CA Manobin, CA Sini Manobin  and all the STARTT family members.

We thank all of them for making this program a big success.

TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR 

STARTUPS, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES & 

BUSINESS CONSULTANTS 

A perfect pitch for those who are dare to think outside the box and follow their dreams.

STARTT Professional Training Program (STARTT-PTP) is coming with another initiative for startups and SMEs by conducting a training and capacity building program on 9th August 2014 at St.Thomas Forane Church Campus, Christ School Road, Bangalore

Sessions by faculties from IIM, Government departments, Chartered Accountants, Lawyers and other experts from finance profession.

Limited seats are available. Contact starttptp@gmail.com or call us @ +91 8553025165/166 for registration and other details

Tax Awareness Program

TRAINING PROGRAM ON TAX AWARENESS

FOR WHOM?

Anyone who is engaged in business or profession/

Salaried persons/Head of Institutions/

Property owners/Accounts officers/ 

Students of Commerce/Management/CA

Any other person who is interested.

SESSIONS IN THE TAX AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Session-I: Income Tax: An Overview

        Dr Sibichen K Mathew MA, MPhil, PhD, PGPPM(IIM-B), LLB, IRS

Session-II: Indirect Taxes: An Overview

        Prof S Krishnamurthy FCA, IIM Bangalore

Session-III: Income Tax on Salaries: The FAQs

        Mrs Rathi Menon, Inspector of Income Tax

Session-IV: e-TDS Procedures and Refunds

       Shri  Srinivas Khanna, Asst Commissioner of IT/

       Shri  Girish Upadhyay, Integrated Enterprises

Session-V:  Income Tax on Business and Professional Income

        Shri Pradeep Shenoy, B Com, FCA, LLB (KSLU)

                   VENUE: ST THOMAS FORANE CHURCH AUDITORIUM

CHRIST SCHOOL ROAD, DHARMARAM, BANGALORE 560 029.

on

AUGUST 31st , SATURDAY, from 2 P.M to 7 P.M

Limited seats.For more details and registration:

Mail: startt.blr@gmail.com

9480300167; 41116393

Walk-in Registration at 1.30 pm

No short cuts to enduring success. Take the straight path 

Highlights of the STARTT Business Development Program

Business Development Workshop organized by the STARTT on 24^th August was a platform for many Entrepreneurs, Business Managers, potential businessmen, and students to learn about strategies, regulatory framework, challenges, risks, and successful tips in engaging in business and profession.

Shri Francis Antony, ITS (Retd) (Former Commissioner, Special Economic Zone) welcomed the participants. Session was inaugurated by Rev Dr Thomas Kallukalam CMI, Director, STARTT.

Dr Sibichen K Mathew IRS delivered the introductory address about the relevance of a professional approach in doing business and stated how and why shortcuts would never lead to enduring success. He said, the Business Development Program is aimed at creating business leaders with professional competence, regulatory awareness, social responsibility and ethics. 

Prof P D Jose, IIM, Bangalore started the workshop with the topic ‘Strategies for business success’. He has explained, with illustrations of several companies, how unique strategies led to growth and success. The participants interacted with the speaker narrating their personal business strategies.

Prof P D Jose (IIM Bangalore) on Business Strategies

Prof Shanker Subramoney (IIM-Banglaore)

Prof Shanker Subramoney, IIM, Bangalore gave a very interesting session on ‘General Commercial Knowledge for successful business operations’. None thought that a complex topic like Commercial Contracts can be explained in such simple language. The session was very entertaining and informative for all the participants since the speaker had taken pains to prepare slides with cartoons and graphics.

Don Joseph facilitating the guest speaker

Chavali Narayan, Associate Director, Ernst&Young

Shri Chavali Narayan,FCA, LLB (Associate Director, Ernst and Young) dealt the topic Professional Management, accounting and taxation. He explained the regulatory frame work within which the businesses run, and the need for compliance. He answered the queries raised by the participants on the procedures to be followed.

K A Joseph, Director (Innovation), SJS Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Shri K A Joseph, Director (Operations, Technology and Innovation), SJS Ltd (A world leader in manufacturing of Automatic dials and Climate control overlays) narrated the frequently committed mistakes by business leaders. He gave practical examples of how strategies failed because of the incorrect perceptions of the managers and entrepreneurs. He emphasized the precautions to be taken by the start-up companies while launching and entering the market.

Mathewkutty Sebastian, CEO, Timbre Media

Shri Mathewkutty Sebastian, Founding Partner and CEO, Timbre Media (Formerly, Head of Word Sapce, Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa), explained how certain brands were successful and certain brands failed miserably. He explained the challenges businesses face, narrating his personal experiences, and suggested solutions to overcome the problems.

Excerpts from the feedback submitted by the participants

‘..Would like to have more elaborate sessions, for example, each session/topic lasting about 4 to 5 hours’

‘Workshop has given me a lot of insights on how to do business’

‘Now that we got a general overview, we need more advanced sessions in future’

‘All the sessions were excellent and useful’

‘Request to organize one day long program to include more time for sessions’

‘Very well coordinated’

‘There was shortage of time to cover some topics in full. The sessions provided motivation to imagine success and to work for it’

‘Kindly give more publicity for this programs’

‘Ask participants to share the feedback through social media channels. Upload the presentations online. Participants can be given a small hand out of the agenda. Capture video recording of the sessions for archival and reference purposes.’

‘Signage to be placed near the gate to indicate the location of the program. Educate the security personnel about the venue correctly’

‘There should be random surprise gifts to the participants. Improve the professional appearance of STARTT blog’

‘Place water bottles for the participants beside them. Start sessions at 3 pm, instead of 2 pm. Have sessions of 30 to 40 minutes duration, instead of 45 minutes to 1 hour’

‘Some sessions on FDI/FII may be organized’

‘We suggest you to organize sessions on sources of funding and the nuisances and capital mobilization’

‘There should be more opportunities for participants to share the problems they face now in their business, especially start-up firms’

‘Thank you so much for conducting such a program which was so helpful for everyone who want to start a business. I liked it. I understood it, And I believe! God bless STARTT’

‘This is a wonderful experience to me and I got the inputs I wanted’

‘Need another exclusive session on the interface with government departments while starting a business’

Business Development Program on 24th August

'We need more law awareness programs like this': Says participants to STARTT

The Law awareness program organized by STARTT-PTP was well attended by members of public. Participants from various parts of the Bangalore city were excited to have well accomplished law experts teaching them Law in a very simple manner. Chandrasekhar, who attended our earlier awareness program as well, said: 'I don't want to miss any of the STARTT programs henceforth. We got more than what we expected from these programs'.

The program was inaugurated by Shri Hormis Tharakan IPS (Retd), former Chief of RAW and Retired Director General of Police, Kerala. In his speech, he narrated several experiences of common people, how they gained and lost due to their awareness or ignorance of law respectively. He said every citizen should be aware of various legal provisions. 'No one can exploit you if you are aware of the law of the land.'

Rev Dr Thomas Kallukalam CMI welcomed the Chief guest, the resource persons and the volunteers. Dr Thomas Kallukalam, who is the Director of STARTT said that knowledge brings real power and one should not miss any opportunity to learn. Dr Sibichen K Mathew IRS introduced the chief guest. Rev Dr James Pampara CMI was the guest of honour. 

Details of Sessions 

Mento Isac (Advocate, High Court of Karnataka, M/S Mento Isac Associates) on Consumer Protection Regulations

Dr Sibichen K Mathew IRS, Adviser, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Rights and duties of Telecom Consumers and  Telecom Consumer Protection Regulations

Shri Sunil Paul, Advocate on Cyber Crime and Copy Right law

Ms Vatsala Dhananjayan, Advocate and Property Consultant on Law related to Property Purchases in Bangalore

Shri Vivek Britto, Senior Advocate, High Court on Law related to Registration of Properties

Shri Pradeep Shenoy FCA, LLB on 'Criminal Law', 'Procedure related filing complaints to Police', and 'Court Procedure' 

Adv Mento Isac

Mr Don, Mentor presenting a memento to Shri Pradeep Shenoy FCA, LLB

Ms Vatasala Dhananjayan, Advocate

Adv Sunil Paul

Welcoming Adv Vivek Britto 

Martin Thomas, STARTT Coordinator organized the program with the help of mentors, volunteers, and STARTTites.  

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