Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Financial Management: Bridging Policy, Finance, and Innovation for Inclusive Growth

20 & 21 February 2026

About The Bhopal School of Social Sciences

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS) was envisioned and established in 1972 by the Founding Chairman of the college, the then Archbishop of Bhopal, Dr. Eugene D'Souza, with a focus on social service and entrepreneurship. BSSS has evolved into one of the leading educational institutes of India shaping the educational landscape of the country for the last fifty years.

Initially known for its Social Sciences and Management courses, BSSS presently offers a range of UG and PG campus programs in Commerce, Computer Applications and Science which include MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Ed and M.Sc. The college has a good placement record with its alumni being a beacon of light to the institute.

BSSS received A + Grade in the fourth cycle of NAAC in 2022. The college was granted Autonomous status in 2013 which was extended in 2019 for five years and further extended for a period of 10 years (2024-25 to 2033-34).

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Women entrepreneurs are emerging as strong drivers of economic progress, yet their journey is often hindered by limited access to capital, inadequate financial literacy, socio-cultural constraints, and fragmented institutional support. This seminar aims to bring together academics, policy professionals, financial institutions, and grassroots practitioners to examine how financial management, policy reforms, and digital innovation can collectively strengthen women-led enterprises. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and research-led insights, the seminar seeks to explore sustainable strategies for fostering inclusive growth, enhancing financial autonomy, and building resilient entrepreneurial ecosystems for women.

CHIEF PATRON

Most Rev. Dr. Alangaram Arokia Sebastin Durairaj SVD

Archbishop of Bhopal
President - Foundation Society

PATRON

Dr. Fr. John P.J.

Principal
BSSS College, Bhopal

CO-PATRON

Dr. Sr. Leema Jacob MSMI

Vice Principal
BSSS College, Bhopal

CO-PATRON

Fr. Jomi Panithas

Dean
BSSS College, Bhopal

CO-PATRON

Sr. Rohini Jadav

Coordinator, Management Dept
BSSS College, Bhopal

CONVENER

Prof Smitha Pillai

HOD, Dept. of Management
BSSS College, Bhopal

CO-CONVENER

Prof Lila Simon

Professor, Dept. of Management
BSSS College, Bhopal

CO-CONVENER

Dr Alpa Ghosh

Associate Professor, Dept. of Management
BSSS College, Bhopal

Organizing Secretary

Dr Yashi Tiwari

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management
BSSS College, Bhopal

ORGANIZING SECRETARY

Dr. J G Sankar

Assistant Professor
BSSS IAS, Bhopal

ORGANIZING SECRETARY

Dr. Pooja Gupta

Associate Professor
BSSS IAS, Bhopal

ORGANIZING MEMBER

Dr. Ketki Kulkarni

Associate Professor
BSSS IAS, Bhopal

ORGANIZING MEMBER

Dr. Pooja Sharma

Associate Professor
BSSS IAS, Bhopal

ORGANIZING MEMBER

Dr. Atul Dubey

Assistant Professor
BSSS IAS, Bhopal

ORGANIZING MEMBER

Dr. Durdana Ovais

Assistant Professor
BSSS IAS, Bhopal