SNDT College of Home Science

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.

A workshop on “FSS Act 2006 and Regulations 2011-An Overview”
2022-09-07
A workshop on “FSS Act 2006 and Regulations 2011- An Overview” was organized by SNDT College of Home Science, Pune and AFST (I), Pune chapter on September 7th, 2022 on the occasion of Nutrition month and AFST (I) foundation day. Prof. Sachin Deore, Principal, SNDT College of Home science, Pune welcomed the participants and also highlighted the vision and mission of SNDT Women’s University. Col. Pramod Dahitule, National Head- Agriculture MSME, Former Director FSSAI Kolkata, was the chief guest for the program. He inspired the student by sharing the importance of having a passion and belief in what they are pursuing in education. Mr. M.M Chitale, a renowned person in the field of food processing was the guest of honor. The program was attended by Dr. S.M. Naikare, former President of AFST(I) Pune Chapter, Mr. Pradeep Chordia, Director CFPL, Pune, Dr. Nerkar, Director Food Testing Laboratory, Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune, Mr. Vinay Oswal, Director NAFARI, Pune.
The speaker Mr. Amrendra Mahamuni, (Director Samarth Technologies, Pune. FoSTaC Trainer) in his session elaborated on the FSS Act 2006 and regulations 2011. He also emphasized on the difference in the roles of PFA and FSSAI. A lot of case studies were discussed by the speaker regarding the degree of adulteration seen in India and why the FSS becomes important to make the food safe for the consumers from the farm to fork.
The organizing committee included Ms. Anuja Kinikar, Head, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, Dr. Preeti Patankar, Assistant Professor and other staff of Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition. SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, Dr. Anjali Bhoite President AFST(I) Pune Chapter, Ms. Rupa Kanvinde Vice President AFST(I) Pune Chapter. The program was attended by 230 Students and Staff of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune; MIT ADT College, Loni; Modern College, Pune; Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune; Vidya Pratishsthan , Baramati; AFST(I) Members and Industry Members from Farm to Fork.

NSS Orientation Programme
2022-09-05
NSS Orientation programme was organised for FY B.Sc. students on 5th September 2022. Students were informed about various NSS programmes.

Orientation programme for first year undergraduate and post graduate students
2022-09-05
Orientation programme of SNDT College of Home Science Pune was organized on Teacher’s Day, September 5th, 2022. It was arranged for first year undergraduate and post graduate students. The students, their parents, teaching and non-teaching staff of the college attended the program. Principal Prof. Sachin Deore briefed about various courses; value added courses and importance of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for the overall development of students. Students were informed about various specializations of Home Science by the heads of the department. They also highlighted the career opportunities in their respective specializations. The students were also informed about the examination system, timetables, cultural activities, NSS, and other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Videshi Kapdyanchi Holi
2022-08-14
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, an activity of Videshi Kapdyanchi Holi was arranged on 14th August, 2022 with the aim of refusing foreign clothing and encouraging the use of only swadeshi Indian clothes. The students and staff marched from SNDT Campus to Savarkar Bhavan on Deccan Gymkhana, carrying Indian flags and singing patriotic songs. Some foreign clothes were burnt symbolically and a pledge- not to use foreign clothes was taken with and intention to promote Indian manufacturing industry which would boost up the Indian economy.

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Death Anniversary
2022-08-12
Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Death Anniversary was observed on 12th August 2022. A film on the life journey of Sir Vithaldas Thackersey was screened for the students. Ms. Phalguni Oza, SY student portrayed Women Empowerment and Sir Vithaldas Thackersey’s work through her dance performance.

Cultural Club Inauguration
2022-07-19
The ‘Cultural Club’ of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Aashutosh Javadekar on 19th July 2022. He highlighted the importance of having cultural club in the college for overall personality development of the students and congratulated the students on forming an official Cultural club. Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari motivated and inspired the students to participate in as many activities as possible.

106th Foundation Day of SNDT Women’s University
2022-07-05
106th Foundation Day of SNDT Women’s University was celebrated in the college on 5th July 2022. The teaching and non-teaching staff paid homage to the memory of Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve on this occasion.

Suggestions to Jillha Parishad
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-31
The Jillha Parishad, Pune has approached the college for suggesting alternatives in their existing menu plan keeping in mind the Nutritional requirement of SAM and MAM children.

ICDS Officials Visit
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-31
The officials from the ICDS, Pune District approached the college to modify the recipes for better and easy implementation which are served by the Government to the students. The faculty from Nutrition Department suggested the modifications and submitted the same to the Collector, Pune.

Lecture series on ‘Understanding Home Science: Career Opportunities’
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-06
A lecture series on ‘Understanding Home Science: Career Opportunities’ was arranged for S Y and T Y B. Sc students from 1st July 2022 to 6th July 2022. It was inaugurated at the hands of Smt. F.Z. Tarapore, the Founder Principal, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune.

Employment Meet
2022-06-28
An Employment Meet was organised in joint association with District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Pune. It was inaugurated at the hands of Smt. Anupama Pawar, Deputy Commissioner, District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Pune. Assistant Commissioner Smt. Kavita Javale also was present for the inauguration.
Total 32 companies participated in the job fair having vacancies for 4933 vacant posts. Out of 642 participating candidates who got an opportunity to appear for the interviews, 342 candidates got selected.

कौशल्य विकास, रोजगार व उद्योजकता मार्गदर्शन आणि प्रशिक्षण केंद्र, पुणे आणि एस एन डी टी कॉलेज ऑफ होम सायन्स, पुणे यांच्या संयुक्त विद्यमाने एस एन डी टी व्यवस्थापन इमारत येथे मंगळवार दिनांक २८ जुन २०२२ रोजी रोजगार मेळाव्याचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते. मा. अनुपमा पवार, उपायुक्त कौशल्य विकास, रोजगार व उद्योजगता विभागीय आयुक्तालय,पुणे हया यावेळी कार्यक्रमाच्या अध्यक्षस्थानी व उद्घाटक म्हणून उपस्थित होत्या. त्यांनी उद्योजकांना आवाहन केलें की त्यांनी उमेदवारांची उमेद वाढवावी. तसेच त्यांनी रोजगार मेळाव्याचे महत्त्व विषद केले. तरुण पिढीने समाज उपयोगी उपक्रम हिरीरीने राबविण्याचे आवाहन केले.
सहआयुक्त मा. कविता जावळे यांनी यावेळी मेळाव्या संबंधी शासनाची भूमिका विषद केली.
प्राचार्य डॉ. मुक्तजा विकास मठकरी, एस एन डी टी कॉलेज ऑफ होम सायन्स, पुणे यांनी महाविद्यालयाच्या समाजाभिमुख उपक्रमांतर्गत या मेळाव्यात सहभाग घेतला आहे असे नमूद केले. याप्रसंगी एस एन डी टी कॉलेज ऑफ होम सायन्स महाविद्यायातर्फे समन्वयक प्रा. डॉ प्रीती पाटणकर यांनी आभार मानले. प्रा. अनुजा किणीकर यांनी सूत्रसंचालन केले.
या मेळाव्यात ३२ कंपन्यांचा सहभाग होता.४,९३३ रिक्त पदे होती. या मेळाव्यासाठी ६४२ उमेदवार उपस्थित होते व ३५६ उमेदवारांना रोजगार उपलब्ध झाला.
