SNDT College of Home Science

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.

Annual Social Gathering ‘Spectrum 2022’
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-12
Annual social gathering ‘Spectrum 2022’ was celebrated online on 11th and 12th February 2022, using zoom platform as many outstation students have not joined the college due to Covid 19 pandemic. Various competitions like National Integration, Dance, Singing, Elocution, Poetry and Shloka recitation, Photography, Poster making, Short Film Making, Mimicry, Monoact, Competition were organized.
A special program to pay tribute to Bharat Ratna- Lata Mangeshkar was organized by the students. The students performed few songs in the memory of late Smt. Lata Mangeshkar.
Prize Distribution ceremony was also conducted online.

Virtual National Conference: Rethinking Humanities: Harmonizing Humanities and Science
2022-02-09
A Virtual National Conference was organized on 9th February, 2022. SNDT College of Home Science, Pune organized a Virtual National Conference on 9th February, 2022. The theme of the conference was “Rethinking Humanities: Harmonizing Humanities and Science”. Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women’s University was the Guest of Honour for the conference. Keynote address was delivered by Prof. Ami Upadhyay, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujarat. Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan (former Vice Chairman UGC, National Research Professor – Ayush Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences SPPU) was the speaker for the technical session. Dr Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, Principal, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune was the Convener of the Conference. Dr Sonali Rode, Joint Director Higher Education Mumbai Division, Mumbai gave the Valedictory speech.
Twenty four research papers were presented in the conference on a wide range of topics related to the theme of the Conference by participants from different states across India. A special Issue of Journal “Research Chronicler” (A Peer Reviewed, Refereed and Indexed International Multidisciplinary Research Journal) was released virtually.

Online workshop on Research Methodology and Writing Research Proposal
2022-01-31
An online workshop on Research Methodology and Writing Research Proposal was organized by SNDT College of Home science, Pune for the Post Graduate students of Food science and Nutrition department on 31st January 2022. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika, Associate Professor, College Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai was the resource person for the same.
Dr. Subhadra spoke about the different types of researches and the researches that can be undertaken in the field of Food Science, Food Technology, and Clinical Nutrition. She also gave insights on how a research proposal should be made.

Online workshop on ‘Wall Art’
2022-01-27
An online workshop on ‘Wall Art’ was organised for the students of Interior Design Specialization on 27th January 2022. Ms. Amruta Kulkarni, an artist working in the field was the resource person for the workshop. A demonstration on ‘Warli and Madhubani’ art was explained and demonstrated during the workshop. The students gained basic and important guidelines regarding the use of these art forms in interior design.

Competition on ‘Writing Patriotic Songs’
2022-01-26
An online program was organised on 26th January, 2022 to celebrate ‘The Republic Day’. A competition on ‘Writing Patriotic Songs’ was arranged as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’. The program started with principal’s address followed by the students presenting the poems written by them. The program was attended by students, teaching and non-teaching staff.

National Voters Day
2022-01-25
Government of India celebrates January 25th every year as ‘National Voters’ Day’ to encourage the youth to actively participate in the election process, exercise their voting rights and be responsible citizens. The Election Commission decided to launch a nationwide effort to identify all eligible voters completing 18 years of their age. On this occasion, an online program was organized on 25th January 2022. Voter’s oath was given to the students during the program. The program was attended by enthusiastic students, teaching and non-teaching staff.

Online workshop on ‘Role of Toys in Child Development’
2022-01-24 - 2022-01-25
An online workshop on ‘Role of Toys in Child Development’ was organised for the students of Human Development department on 24th and 25th January 2022. Ms. Shivani Pethe and Mr. Rupesh Labde, Project Assistant at IUCAA, Pune were the resource persons for the workshop. The students received hands on experience in making toys by using simple, inexpensive, and easily available material. For these students who are the aspiring teachers, the knowledge gained would be useful to make their teaching effective in future.

Swami Vivekanand Jayanti
2022-01-12
Youth Day, Swami Vivekanand Jayanti was observed on 12th January 2022. The teaching and non-teaching staff members attended the program. Some staff members shared their thoughts about Swami Vivekanand’s great work towards nation building.

Savitribai Phule Jayanti
2022-01-03
An online program was arranged to observe Savitribai Phule Jayanti on 3rd January 2022 under the guidance of principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari. It was organized jointly in collaboration with SNDT College of Arts and SCB College of Commerce & Science for Women, Churchgate, Mumbai. Dr. Rajendra Gurao, Principal, SNDT College of Arts was the chairperson for the program.
Dr. Jaswandi Wamburkar, Head and Associate Professor, Department of History, SNDTWU was the guest speaker. In her speech, she highlighted the work, literature and legacy of Savitribai Phule.

Online guest lecture on Visual Merchandizing
2021-12-27
An online guest lecture on Visual Merchandizing was organized for FY BSc, SY TSAD, TY TSAD students on 27th December 2021. Resource person was Ms. Shraddha Suryawanshi (Department Alumni). The participants gained insights on the importance of Visual Merchandizing. They were also informed about skills required to become a Visual Merchandizer and career opportunities for the same.
