SNDT College of Home Science

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.

Yog Day Celebration
2022-06-21
‘Yog Divas’ was celebrated on 21st June 2022. International Yoga expert, Dr. Manali Deo interacted with the students and staff and stressed upon the importance of yoga for good mental and physical health. Students and staff did some yoga exercises under her guidance and instructions.
On the same day, a certificate course in Yoga was inaugurated for a batch of 30 students. The resource person being Dr. Manali Deo. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari inspired and motivated the students to participate actively in the course.

NSS Camp
2022-06-07 - 2022-06-13
NSS camp was held from 7th June 2022 to 13th June 2022. Advocate Rohini Bodhani inaugurated the camp and also the Green Club and Environment awareness week activities. Dr. Vishnu Shrimangale, SWACH NGO and the team members from ‘National Centre for Environment Education’ conducted a workshop for the students from 8thJune to 12th June 2022. The students experienced the need of mindful living and a sense of empathy towards every job and individuals employed on those jobs and treat them with respect.
This camp gave the students insights on various areas such as environmental awareness, sapling plantation, street plays etc. The students planted saplings in the college campus and took care by watering them.
Students were taken to a nearby ‘Megacity Community’ where they performed street plays to create awareness regarding waste management and reuse of plastic. Along with waste management, the students covered various areas under sustainable development such as biodiversity, water management, electricity management, etc. They also taught the children from the community how to create something useful and beautiful using technique of ‘Best out of Waste’. This included techniques like quilling, preparing bottle stands, reel stands, ice cream stick whistles etc.
During the camp the students got an opportunity to interact with an alumnus Miss Krupa Adapawar who is pursuing her Masters in Communication Media for Children from our own SNDT campus.
NSS camp was a new and reliving experience for students. The camp helped the students in their overall development. NSS PO Dr. L. Bbhagat and Dr. P. Patankar guided the students during the camp.

Newspaper Article - Make Way for the Creators
2022-05-31

Congratulations to Hetvi Shah
2022-05-31
Congratulations to Hetvi Shah- Ms. Hetvi Shah, has recently won Gold Medal in Volleyball at the National Youth Games Championship, organized by Youth Games Council India. Ms. Hetvi Shah is a 2nd year student of M.Sc. Nutrition and Food Processing and has always had a keen interest in sports and pursued playing Volleyball at Intercollegiate level since 2014. Some of her achievements include Best Sports Woman Award for 2014-2015, representing SNDTWU at the Interuniversity sports meet in 2017-18 and representing Mumbai suburbs in Maharashtra Interzone State Volleyball championship.

Outreach activity organized by FSN department
2022-05-17 - 2022-05-21
An outreach activity was organized by FSN department of the college from 17th to 21st May 2022. 17 students of ITI, Aundh attended a workshop on Bakery and Snacks. This activity was financed and supported by Mukul Madhav Foundation of Finolex Cables Ltd.

Distribution of Degree Certificates
2022-05-13
A program for distribution of Degree certificates was arranged for the students who graduated from various specializations in the academic year 2020-21 on 13th May 2022. Dr. R. Gurao, Principal SNDT College of Arts and SCB College of Commerce and Science for Women, Mumbai was the chief guest for the program. He congratulated the students and appreciated the efforts taken by them in the process of graduation.

Farewell to the outgoing students of UG and PG courses
2022-05-04
Farewell to the outgoing students of UG and PG courses was arranged on 4th May 2022. Students from all the specializations shared their experiences. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari expressed her feelings and guided the students for being successful in their chosen field.

Staff Welfare Program
2022-04-26
As a part of staff welfare, the staff welfare committee of the college, under the guidance of Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, organized a one day workshop on “Stress Management and Team Building” for the teaching and the non- teaching staff of SNDT College of Home Science on 26th April 2022. The program was arranged at Kolwan, away from the college premises, so as to have a relaxing atmosphere and the interaction among the staff would be possible in a stress free environment.
Shri Ashish Joshi, Corporate trainer was the resource person for the workshop. He conducted activity based sessions on understanding stress, stressors, and the ways to deal with stress. Activities underlining the importance of working in a team were thoroughly enjoyed by the staff.
The sessions were thoroughly enjoyed by all staff members.

Celebration of Earth Day
2022-04-22
Earth Day was celebrated on 22 April 2022 with “Anti Plastic Drive”. Principal, Dr Muktaja Vikas Mathkari spoke about the importance of conserving our environment and maintaining a sustainable life style. Students made posters on the theme and displayed them in the college with the objective of spreading awareness of harmful effect of plastics on the environment.

Bharat Ratna Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve Jayanti
2022-04-18
Bharat Ratna Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve Jayanti was observed on 18th April 2022. All the teaching and non-teaching staff members paid homage.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebration
2022-04-16
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, the students and staff members of the college took the pledge ‘To be Responsible Citizens of India’ on Saturday, 16th April 2022.
Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari addressed the students. She highlighted the contribution of freedom fighters and the need to use the freedom wisely by every citizen. She also appealed to the students that they should not only be good citizens of India but also be good global citizens.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
2022-04-13
A program was organized to observe Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on 13th April 2022. Dr. Ulhas Bapat, a senior expert in Constitutional Law was the chief guest for the program. He shared his views and thoughts on the topic ‘Indian Constitution and Parliamentary Democracy’. While speaking on this topic he elaborated on the ‘Mutual Relationship between Indian Constitution and Democracy’. He also mentioned that Indian democracy would be known as a very strong and prosperous democracy in the next few years and India would become a ‘super power’. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari in her address stated that, “People in the education sector as responsible citizens must contribute towards strengthening the Indian Constitution and Indian democracy.

Celebration of ‘World Health Day’
2022-04-08
A session on ‘Importance of Balanced Diet to improve Health’ was organised for teaching and non-teaching staff as a part of celebration of ‘World Health Day’ on 8th April 2022 at 12.30 pm.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
2022-03-24
As a part of ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav being celebrated in our country to commemorate the 75th year of independence, College organized “AZADI KE RANG – RANGOLI COMPETITION” on 24th March 2022. Students participated with enthusiasm.

Online Guest Lecture on “Understanding Soft skills”
2022-03-19
An online guest lecture on “Understanding Soft skills” was arranged for F. Y. B. Sc, F.Y. FSQC and F.Y.ND students on 19th March, 2022. Mr. Meharaj Shaikh was the Resource person. Total 95 students attended the session.
The students gained insight into the world of Soft Skills. In today’s business world, it is very important to learn Stress Management, Leadership Skills and Decision Making abilities.

Savitribai Phule Punyatithi
2022-03-10
Savitribai Phule Punyatithi was observed on 10th March 2022. The teaching and non-teaching staff paid homage to Savitribai Phule.

Inauguration of ‘Relax Station’
2022-03-08
Relax Station was inaugurated at the hands of the founder principal Smt. F. Z. Tarapore on 8th March 2022. Relax Station has been specially created for the students sit and relax during their free time.

Recitation of Prose and Poems
2022-03-08
On 8th March 2022, a program on ‘Recitation of Prose and Poems’ was organised to celebrate International Women’s Day. The program gave an opportunity to the students to express themselves and it was attended by 60 students, few attended online. Mrs. F.Z Tarapore, the founder principal of the college was the chief guest for the program. She interacted with the students on this occasion and guided them as to how the Home Science graduates can take part in the government run programs for the betterment of Women and Children. She also narrated how the alumni of the college have been actively participating in such programs.
Principal Dr. Muktaja Mathkari addressed the students on Women Empowerment on this occasion.

National Science Day Celebration
2022-02-28
National Science Day was celebrated on 28th February 2022. A competition was organized for the students. Participants had to make original video of application of science in everyday life/ activities. There was a good response and participation for the competition. Anushka Sahasrabuddhe of FY BSc (ND) won the first prize for her entry “Application of Fingerprint Technology in Our Lives”.
An online lecture and presentation was also organized for students and teachers. The speaker, Smt Shraddha A Belambe spoke about the significance of National Science Day and prominent Indian scientists and their contribution to different spheres of science. Her session also included videos showing application of science in daily life.

Frooti with Princi
2022-02-25
‘Frooti with Princi’: Due to COVID 19 the classes were conducted online for almost for a year and a half. From the second term of Academic year 2021-22, the students have started attending college offline.
Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari had an interaction ‘Frooti with Princi’ with the under graduate and Post graduate students on 25th February, 2022. The interaction was an informal talk between the Principal and students. The students were served with Frooti and cake. The students discussed freely various issues with Principal Madam and enjoyed the interaction.
