SNDT College of Home Science

Congratulations to Ms. Arya Beri
2023-04-30
Ms. Arya Beri from FY Nutrition and Dietetics won 5 Bronze medals and secured all-round 3rd position in Rhythmic Gymnastics in senior age group in District Championship (PDGA) held on 30th April 2023.

Staff Welfare Program
2023-04-27
A session on ‘Good Nutrition for Good Health’ was organized as a staff welfare activity on 27th April 2023. Smt. Sukesha Satavlekar, senior Nutritionist, Amrut Aahar, Pune had a dietary dialog with the teaching and non-teaching staff of the college.

Bharat Ratna Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve Jayanti
2023-04-18
The teaching and non-teaching staff paid homage to Bharat Ratna Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve, the pioneer of Women’s education and the founder of SNDT Women’s University, on his Jayanti on 18th April 2023.

Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
2023-04-15
Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti was observed on 15th April 2023. Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff paid homage.

Alumni Connect
2023-04-12
An ‘Alumni Connect’ program was organized for the final year UG and PG students on 12th April 2023. Alumni from every specialization was invited to interact with the outgoing students. Smt. Maneesha Ashtaputre- Human Development, Ms. Aarti Bhalerao- Dietetics, Ms. Rucha Ganpathy- Nutrition and Food Processing, Ms. Rituja Tulshi- Interior Space Design, Ms. Rasika Bhoj- Textile Science and Apparel Design, and Ms. Niyati Salunkhe- Human Ecology and Consumer Studies shared their knowledge, experiences and insights with the outgoing students.

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti
2023-04-11
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti was observed on 11th April 2023. Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff and students attended the same. Principal, Prof Deore in his speech emphasized on his pioneering work in Women’s Education and social reforms.

Farewell to UG and PG final year students
2023-04-11
A farewell to the UG and PG final year students was arranged on 11th April 2023. Students shared their experiences and memories. Principal Prof. Sachin Deore in his addressed the students and gave his best wishes.

Inauguration of a Creche
2023-03-29
‘Human Development’ department of the college runs a Nursery School as its lab school for the students of SY and TY. A Creche, started by the department was inaugurated at the hands of Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo on 29th March 2023. She stated that having a good day care center is the need of the hour. The parents can be mentally relaxed when their child is in the safe hands while they areon duty improving their productivity at the workplace.

One Day National level Workshop on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’
2023-03-27
A one-day national level workshop on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ was organized on 27th March 2023 in association with ASSOCHAM and PATLEX Business solutions, Pune. Prof. Ruby Ojha, Pro Vice Chancellor SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai was the chairperson for the inaugural session of the workshop.
The sessions at the workshop were ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights’ by Mr. Vijay Shivpuje, ‘Patent Searching’ by Mr. Pushpak Singh and ‘Commercializing Intellectual Property Rights’ by Mr. Vijay Shivpuje.
Dr. Sunita Jahirabadkar, Dean R and D, Department of Engineering, Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune was the chief guest for the valedictory session. The session was chaired by Dr. Aashish Panat, Director Incubation, Innovation and Linkages, WISE Center SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.

Online interactive guest lecture on ‘Basics of Vastu Shastra’
2023-03-25
An online guest lecture on ‘Basics of Vastu Shastra’ was arranged by the department of Resource Management for SY and TY ISD students on 25th March 2023. The speakers were Ms. Pooja Rathod and Dr. Komal Parmar, the alumni of the department. The students were introduced to the importance of Vastu Shatra in Designing of any residential space. The students understood the planning of interiors on the basis of Vastu Shastra and received simple tips to improve the feel good factor of the family members.

Congratulations and Best wishes to Samrudhi Kulkarni
2023-03-19
Congratulations and Best wishes to Samrudhi Kulkarni!!
Ms. Samruddhi Kulkarni, from SY Nutrition and Dietetics, got selected for National Championship 2023 and will be representing Maharashtra in the tournament to be held at Jammu from 19th to 27th March 2023.

Nutrition Awareness Activity
2023-03-18
The college in collaboration with PFNDAI and sponsored by ITC, Prolicious, Kellogg’s and Ingredion, organised a ‘Nutrition Awareness Activity’ on 18th March 2023. The program included an online webinar on ‘Nutritious Grains for Health and Wellness’. The programme also included a E Poster contest on the topic ‘Maintaining Health with Millets’. Our students bagged the first and the third prize and three consolation prizes.

Warli Art Exhibition
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-18
An exhibition of articles prepared by the students using Warli Art forms, taught during the two credits add on course in ‘Basics of Warli Painting’ was arranged on 17th and 18th March 2023. It was kept open for all the students, parents, and outsiders. The course was offered by the department of Resource Management.

Career Guidance Program in Association with BNI
2023-03-17
College conducted a Career Guidance program in association with BNI (Business Networking India, Business Voices) to orient the students about Business and Job Opportunities having relevance to the specializations offered by SNDT College of Home Science, Pune on 17th March 2023. On Campus Recruitment drive was also arranged which received good response from the final year students and alumni as the skill based approach of the syllabi of Home Science prepares the students to face the professional set up. Principal Prof. Sachin Deore highlighted importance of conducting such programs to give exposure to the students regarding the professional world. BNI President Mr. Laxmikant Dharashivkar, Vice President Mr. Yoghesh Dhakne, Secretary Ar. Shradha Chavan, Mr. Ashish Joshi, Mr. Atul Joglekar, Mrs. Anandini Garg participated in the event.

International Women's Day Celebration
2023-03-08
International Women’s Day was celebrated on 8th March 2023. Principal Prof. Sachin Deore addressed the audience. Guest speakers, Mrs. Sangeeta Jadhav and Mrs. Madhura Pardeshi from Chaitanya Mahila Mandal, Moshi Pune oriented the students about the challenges faced by women and legislative help available to women.

Celebration of National Science Day
2023-02-28
On the occasion of National Science Day, a program was organized by Science Department on 28th February 2023. The Chief guest for the program was Mr. Mahesh Saha and the guest speaker was Dr. Satish Naik, who delivered speech on “Role of Millets in Ancient Agriculture in India”. Through his speech, students gained knowledge regarding the Ancient millets and their benefits.
On the same day an exhibition arranged. The students of first year enthusiastically participated in the same focusing on the experiments, which can be easily performed by using available house hold materials like oil, colour, baking soda, vinegar etc. One of the experiments, “Floating Lamp” was the centre of attraction.
A Science quiz was organised in the format of written MCQ Pattern on 1st March 2023. 58 students from various colleges on the Pune campus participated in the same. Three winners were declared:

1st prize – Prerana Hajare, SY B Com, SNDT College of Arts and Commerce, Pune

2nd prize – Rutuja Chidrewar, SY. B Sc ND1, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune

3rd prize- Anushka Sahasrabuddhe, SY B Sc ND2 SNDT College of Home Science, Pune

NSS Special Residential Camp
2023-02-13 - 2023-02-19
NSS Special Residential Camp Was Held at Netaji Shubhash Chadra Bose Army School, Phulgoan, Near Alandi, Pune, Maharastra from 13th to 19th February 2023. The objective of the camp was to identify the needs and problems of the community and to develop a sense of social and civic responsibility among the students. The activities included performance of street plays, cleanliness drive etc.
Some activities were held at the college campus which included cleanliness drive, and extension and community outreach activities in Mega City Community, Karve Road, Pune.

Field trip cum workshop on screen printing and block printing
2023-01-28
A field trip cum workshop on screen printing and block printing was organised at ‘Screen – O – Make’ unit near Nanded City, Sinhagad Road, Pune for TY TSAD students on 28 January. Mr Vishwas Phadke, owner of the unit gave in-depth knowledge regarding the textile printing techniques. Experts at the unit taught students the method and technique of block printing in one and multicolours. Screen developing technique was also taught to them. Students printed their own samples using both the printing methods.

FoSTac Training
2023-01-25
An online FoSTac training- basic level was organized for TY FSQC and first year M. Sc students on 25th January 2023.

Workshop on Rendering Techniques for Interior Drawings
2023-01-16
A workshop in ‘Rendering Techniques for Interior Drawings’ was organized for second year and third year Interior Space Design students on 16th January 2023. Ms. Pradnya Ghatage, an alumnus of the department and practicing Interior Designer was the resource person for the workshop. She demonstrated and taught the techniques of rendering and creating various textures in interior design drawings. Students practiced and created various textures in their sketchbooks.

All about PCOS
2022-12-20
A lecture on “All about PCOS” was organized by FSN department in association with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on 20th December 2022. Dr. Prachi Amrale Gynecologist and Obstetrician had an interactive session with the students.

Emerging trends in Food Technology and Nutrition
2022-12-17
A session on “Emerging trends in Food Technology and Nutrition’ was organized by department of Food Science and Nutrition on 17th December 2022. Dr. Komal Chauhan, Head, department of Food Science and Technology, NIFTEM, Sonipat was the resource person for the same.

Current and emerging trends in utilization of food proteins
2022-12-17
An interactive session was arranged by Dr. Sridevi Singh, Director CFTRI, Mysore on 17th December 2022 for the Undergraduate and post graduate students of the FSN department. Dr. Sridevi Singh delivered a lecture on “Current and emerging trends in utilization of food proteins’. The session was attended by the UG and PG students of the FSN department.

FoSTaC Training
2022-12-15 - 2022-12-19
The department of Food Science and Nutrition in association with Farm to Fork Solutions organized one day FoSTaC Training (Advance Manufacturing Level 2) for the M.Sc. Nutrition and Food Processing students and the staff of the department. The training was held in two batches, on 15th December and 19th December, 2022.

Spectrum 2022 – The Annual Gathering
2022-12-14 - 2022-12-21
Spectrum 2022, the annual gathering was organized and celebrated with lot of energy and warmth from 21st to 23rd December 2022 at SNDT College of Home Science, Pune.
The students celebrated Spectrum Days from 14th to 21st December 2022 with variety of themes.
The Spectrum was inaugurated at the hands of Prof. Sachin Deore, Principal SNDT College of Home Science, Pune. Dr. Subhash Patil was the chief Guest for the programme by lighting the lamp.
In this mega festival various events and competitions were conducted such as mehendi, photography, quiz, variety entertainment, cookery competition, Sanskrita–Miss Home Science. On sports day, events such as cricket, tug of war, treasure hunt, limbu chamacha and many other sports activities were held.
National Integration Day was celebrated to mark the Indian value of Unity in Diversity.
Green Day was celebrated with environment rally where saplings were planted and the program was marked by creative, informative and environment safety awareness posters made by the students. Also, a street play was performed by the students to create awareness amongst people regarding environment safety.
During the Prize Distribution Ceremony the students who excelled in academics, sports, cultural activities and NSS were given prizes for their achievements.
The success of the spectrum was marked by the huge participation of the students in all the events and this made the spectrum grand.

Medical and Health Check Up Camp
2022-10-17
A Medical and Health Check Up Camp was organised on 17th October 2022. The camp aimed at conducting Physical Health Examination and creating health awareness among the college going students. The awareness program focussed on health issues and occurrence of Iron deficiency Anaemia. The camp was conducted by Department of Students Development SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune and District Hospital, Aundh, Pune. More than 1000 students benefitted from the health camp.

Wachan Prerana Din
2022-10-15
‘Wachan Prerana Din’ was celebrated on 15th October 2022. Staff and students spoke about a review of their favorite book.

Yuva Mahotsav of SNDTWU
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-01
Yuva Mahotsav of SNDTWU was organized on Pune campus on 30th September and 1st October 2022. Following students from SNDT College of Home Science, Pune won prizes in same:

Ms. Ahana Gholase, Harshada Paliwal and Saisha Kulkarni won 3rd prize in Quiz competition.
Harshada Paliwal won 3rd prize in Essay writing competition.
Gayatri Kamat won consolation prize in solo classical music Competition
Aditi Hardikar won 3rd prize in Light vocal music Competition
Divya Jagad won Consolation prize in Poster Making Competition
Savani Pharande won 2nd prize in on-the-spot photography Competition
Harshada Paliwal won 3rd prize in English Elocution Competition

Release of News Letter: खाद्य Fora
2022-09-30
Undergraduate and Post graduate Students of FSN Department have prepared an ‘E News Letter’ खाद्य Fora. The newsletter was unveiled by Hon’ble Madam Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo on September 30th , 2022. Prof Sachin Deore, Principal SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, welcomed Madam Vice Chancellor. Ms. Ananya Lele, member of the खाद्य Fora team narrated the team’s experience of the making of newsletter. Madam Vice Chancellor appreciated this students’ activity and stated that these kinds of initiatives make the students responsible writers. Students should participate in various activities which would shape their personalities.
This program was attended by Dr. Nalini Patil, Principal SNDT College of Education Pune, Dr. Subhash Patil, SNDT College of Arts and Commerce, Pune Dr. Sheetal More, Campus Coordinator SNDTWU, Pune Campus, teaching, non-teaching staff and students of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune.

Culinary Challenge and Poster Competition
2022-09-24
As a part of National Nutrition month 2022 celebration, the department of Food Science and Nutrition organized an intercollegiate Culinary Challenge and Poster competition on September 24th , 2022. The topic for the competition was ‘Millets: Power House of Nutrients’.
The students from different colleges and departments from SNDTWU, Pune campus participated in the competitions. The competition was judged by Smt. Rupa Kanvinde, Vice President AFSTI Pune chapter, Smt. Anuja Kinikar HOD Department of FSN, Dr. Preeti Patankar and Ms. Sugra Poonawala.
