SNDT College of Home Science

Guest lecture on ‘Quality Assurance in Food Processing Industry’
2021-05-17
A guest lecture on ‘Quality Assurance in Food Processing Industry’ was organized by the department of Food Science and Nutrition on 17th May 2021. The resource person was Ms. Jhelam Joshi. The students were able to understand the process and procedures of Quality Assurance in Food Industry. The interaction with the resource person helped the students to have a better clarity regarding quality control.

Spectrum 2021
2021-05-11 - 2021-05-12
Annual social gathering ‘Spectrum 2021’ was celebrated online, due to Covid 19 pandemic using zoom platform on 11th and 12th May 2021. Various activities and competitions were organized for the students who participated with great enthusiasm.
For performing arts activities, students were instructed to video shoot their performance and mail the same on the given email address well advance of the program. Also, for events like essay competition, the documents were mailed by the students.
On the day of spectrum, students and staff joined the zoom link in huge number as per the schedule given by the Youth Forum Committee. The recording of each participant was played on the screen for all the students and staff. For the competitions, the prerecorded videos were shared with the judges who communicated the result to the staff member in charge of the event and the winners were announced at the end of the program on 12th May 2021.
Overall, it was a unique and exciting experience for the students and staff of the college.

Workshop on ‘Story Telling’
2021-05-05 - 2021-05-08
A workshop on ‘Story Telling’ was organized by the department of Human Development on 5th, 6th and 8th May 2021. The resource person was Ms. Vaidehi Kulkarni. The workshop aimed at increasing the skill of storytelling among the students who would be the future teachers in nursery schools. Students participated actively in the workshop.

NSS Orientation and Induction Program
2021-03-21
4. On March 21, 2021 NSS Orientation and Induction Program was arranged at 12 pm followed by awareness program for ‘Internal Complaint Committee’, ‘Anti-Ragging and Grievance Redressal Cells’ at 12.30 pm. The speaker for both the sessions was Adv. Rohini Bodhani.

Webinar on Professionalizing Early Childhood Education
2021-03-15
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
‘Professionalizing Early Childhood Education’
Date: March 15, 2021
Time: 9.30 am
Speaker: Ms. Ashwini Godse (Early Childhood Development Specialist)

Webinar on Planning of Commercial Spaces
2021-03-15
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
‘Planning of Commercial Spaces’
Date: March 15, 2021
Time: 11.30 am
Speaker: Ms. Neelam Pote (Proprietor: Tectona Designs)

Webinar on Professional, Personal Grooming and Premarital Counselling’
2021-03-14
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
Professional, Personal Grooming and Premarital Counselling’
Date: March 14, 2021
Time: 11 am
Speaker: Mr. Ashish Joshi (Corporate and Motivational Trainer and Professional Growth Coach)

Webinar on Impact of Early Childhood Education in a few Large- scale Projects
2021-03-13
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
‘Impact of Early Childhood Education in a few Large- scale Projects’
Date: March 13, 2021
Time: 9.30 am
Speaker: Ms. Ashwini Godse (Early Childhood Development Specialist)

Webinar on Sustaining Paithani Traditional Craft and its Diversification
2021-03-13
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
‘Sustaining Paithani Traditional Craft and its Diversification’
Date: March 13, 2021
Time: 11 am
Speaker: Ms. Deepti Talpade (Entrepreneur and Product Manager, Ketty Apparels, INDIFORM, Mumbai)

Webinar on Food Labeling Regulation
2021-03-13
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
‘Food Labeling Regulation’
Date: March 13, 2021
Time: 2.30 pm
Speaker: Ms. Sudipta Biswas (Manager, Regulatory Compliance (Food) TCW Tea Pvt Ltd.)

Webinar on The Future is Female: Exploring the links between Feminism and Animal Wellbeing
2021-03-13
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
‘The Future is Female: Exploring the links between Feminism and Animal Wellbeing’
Date: March 13, 2021
Time: 4 pm
Speaker: Ms. Chirantana Vikas Mathkari (B. V. Sc and A.H., M. Sc. Clinical Animal Behavior, UK. Ongoing Ph.D. Animal Welfare, University of Maryland, USA)

Graduation Ceremony of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune
2021-03-12
The Graduation Ceremony of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune was organized online at 1.00 pm on 12th March 2021. Hon’ble Prof. Dr. Manikrao M. Salunkhe, Vice chancellor of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Dr. Chandrakala Mannuru, Academic Coordinator welcomed the audience and introduced the chief guest. IQAC Coordinator, Dr. Rachna Vishwanathan presented the annual report of the college.
Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, in her welcome address, mentioned that the first graduation ceremony of the SNDT Women’s University was held in 1921 and the students of 2021 have witnessed the historic moment of the University. She added, “Graduation is a process of responsibility. Loving whatever work, one does, the skill and consistency in it are the lifelong investment”. She congratulated all the students and conveyed best wishes for their future endeavours.
The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Prof. Dr. Manikrao Salunkhe, in his Graduation ceremony address, asserted that the social utility of various courses offered by SNDT College of Home Science, Pune and their role in women empowerment is certainly commendable. “The role of the College of Home Science is very important not only nationally but also internationally”, he said, referring to the recent UNO Millennium Development Goals. Speaking on the occasion, students while choosing a career, should recognize their inner voice and take the right approach to adapt to the changing situation.

Webinar on Literature During Covid
2021-03-09
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
‘Literature During Covid’
Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 12.30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Shirish Chindhade (Ex-Principal, creative writer)

International Women’s Day Celebration
2021-03-08
International Women’s Day was celebrated online on March 8, 2021 at 2.30 pm. The theme for the program was ‘Woman’. The teachers and students of UG and PG participated in the program by reading ‘Poetry and Prose’ in Marathi, Hindi and English.

Webinar on Scope of Sports Nutrition
2021-03-05
A webinar series was organized for the students. The series was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari who emphasized the need of giving knowledge beyond the prescribed syllabus.
Scope of Sports Nutrition
Date: March 5, 2021
Time: 4.30 pm
Speakers- Ms. Anuja Mohile and Ms. Nalini Khatvani

Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din Celebration
2021-02-27
‘Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din’ was celebrated on 27th February 2021. The speaker for the program was Dr. Amruta Marathe. She addressed the students regarding the importance of celebration of this day and threw light on Marathi literature by V. V. Shirwadkar and other well-known Marathi writers and poets. Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari appealed that students should come forward and read good books available in Marathi literature.

Inauguration of M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program using digital platform
2021-02-22
On 22nd February 2021, Honorable Dr. Neelamtai Gorhe, Deputy Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council, Maharashtra State, inaugurated M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program using digital platform. Two Nutrition laboratories developed from financial support by Late Dr. Sulochana Patil and Mr. Umesh Walekar were also inaugurated by Honorable Dr. Neelamtai Gorhe. In her address, he mentioned that the contribution of Home science students is not restricted only to India but has gone Global. She emphasized that Nutrition graduates from this college should contribute towards reducing the incidence of malnutrition and create awareness among the society regarding Nutrition and Health.
In her inaugural address Dr. Neelamtai Gorhe specifically mentioned that initiative taken by SNDT College of Home Science, is commendable since SBDT does not only provide job opportunities but also creates skilled human resources and thereby contributes to the nation.
Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari was the convener of the program. It was attended by Smt. F. Z. Tarapore, Ex Principal, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, teaching and non-teaching staff of college and the students.

Business Exhibition
2021-02-08
The College and WIMA (Women Entrepreneur and Industrialist of Maharashtra) jointly organized ‘Business Exhibition’ on 8th February 2021. During the inaugural session, Pune campus in charge and Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari stated the importance of such initiative in women empowerment and threw light on Maharshi Karve’s vision about Women Empowerment. She also brought out how the motto of the University ‘Sanskrita Stri Parashakti’ helps the students of Home Science to break the myths about Home Science and excel in their career and achieve name and fame as entrepreneurs. Ms. Preeti Deshmukh, the president of WIMA expressed her desire to have association in future with Home Science College so as to work for women upliftment and empowerment.

Inauguration of Fitness Centre
2021-02-03
Honourable Vice-Chancellor Professor Shashikala Wanjari inaugurated the ‘Fitness Centre’ at SNDT Women’s University Pune campus. Program was organized by SNDT College of Home Science on 3rd February 2021 as a part of women empowerment initiative. The renovation of the fitness Centre has been possible through the donations received in the memory of late Dr. Sulochana Patil. The centre will be available for the students and staff from the campus as well as all women in Pune city.

Guest lecture on “Careers in UPSC/MPSC for Home Science students”
2021-02-03
Guest lecture on “Careers in UPSC/MPSC for Home Science students” was arranged for first year students on 3rd February 2021. It was well appreciated by 100 students and staff of the college. The guest speaker was Mrs. Sandhya Nagarkar, Assistant Commissioner, Women and Child Welfare, Government of Maharashtra who guided the students regarding preparation for such examinations by narrating her own example. Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari highlighted the importance of competition examinations like UPSC and MPSC and considering civil services as one of the career options.

Webinar on “Careers in Home Science: Path to Success"
2021-01-29 - 2021-02-02
A webinar series “Careers in Home Science: Path to Success” was organized for T.Y. students from January 29 to February 2, 2021. The students got an opportunity to interact with internationally placed alumni from all specializations, who shared their success stories which helped the students to understand various opportunities for higher education and careers available in the areas of Home Science.
The program was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Poornima Chikarmane, Ex Assistant Director, department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, SNDT WU, Pune. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari addressed the students and the alumni.

Guest Sessions on ‘Consumer Studies’, ‘Fundamentals of Apparel Merchandising and Marketing’ and ‘Extension of Communication’
2021-01-28 - 2021-01-30
A guest lecture series was organized for second year and third year students on 28th, 29th and 30th January 2021. The guest speaker was Ms. Girija Chowgule, an expert from the field of ‘Fashion Business Management’, who conducted sessions on ‘Consumer Studies’, ‘Fundamentals of Apparel Merchandising and Marketing’ and ‘Extension of Communication’.

Breast Health and Breast Cancer- Myths and Facts
2021-01-14
S.N.D.T. College of Home Science and the IQAC of the college organized an online session on ‘Breast Health and Breast Cancer- Myths and Facts’. Dr. Pranjali Gadgil, Beast surgeon was the speaker for the session. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari was the chairperson for the program.

Nari Samman Sohala
2021-01-14
On the occasion of Makar Sakranti, ‘Nari Samman Sohala’ was organized to felicitate the widows from Megacity Community, Pune which is in the vicinity of SNDT college, on 14th January 2021. Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, addressed the audience about the status of women, especially widows in the society and how to overcome the difficulties faced in day-to-day life. Smt. Shilpa Hattiangadi Head, Department of Communication and Media Studies was the chief guest for the program.

Swami Vivekanand Jayanti
2021-01-12
Youth day i.e., Swami Vivekanand Jayanti was observed on 12th January 2021. Ms. Aakanksha Salve from the teaching and Mr. Anand Shinde from non-teaching staff spoke about Swami Vivekanand’s work.

Meet the Alumni
2021-01-09 - 2021-01-16
Online sessions on ‘Meet the Alumni’ were organized by TSAD department. Ms. Rakhi Gupta, Ms. Rasika Bhoj interacted with the students on 9th and 16th January 2021, respectively.

Understanding Assessment and Accreditation of Colleges (NAAC)
2021-01-05
A workshop was organized under the guidance of Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari on ‘Understanding Assessment and Accreditation of Colleges (NAAC). It was inaugurated on 5th January 2021 at the hands of Professor Dr. Deore, Associate Dean, Faculty of Humanities. All the faculty members are actively participating in the same.

Savitribai Phule Jayanti
2021-01-04
Savitri bai Phule Jayanti was observed on 4th January 2021. Prof. Chabukswar highlighted Savitribai Phule’s contribution in Women’s Education. The teaching and the non-teaching staff of the college attended the program.

Visit to St. Crispin’s Home
2020-12-24
A team of faculty members of SNDT college of Home Science visited ‘St. Crispin’s Home’, Pune for destitute and orphan girls on 24th December 2020. Nutritious snacks and gifts were distributed to all the inmates on the occasion of Christmas.

Mahaparinirvan Din
2020-12-07
Mahaparinirvan Din was observed to pay tribute to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on 7th December 2020 by the Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff of the college.
