SNDT College of Home Science

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.

Online session on ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights’
2021-12-22
An online session on ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights’ was organized on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 for the post graduate students. Dr. Prafulla Shede, Assistant Prof, M.E.S. Garware College was the resource person for the session. He introduced the students to ‘Intellectual Property like- Patents, Trademarks, Copy Rights and the laws related to them.

Online session on ‘Ketogenic Diet and Applications’
2021-12-16
An online session on ‘Ketogenic Diet and Applications’ was organized on Thursday, 16th December 2021. Ms. Archna Rairikar, Clinical Dietitian conducted the session. The session was well received by the undergraduate and post graduate students of Nutrition department.

Online session on ‘How to start with your professional Career in Interior Field’
2021-12-15
An online session on ‘How to start with your professional Career in Interior Field’ was organised on Wednesday, 15h December 2021. Mr. Jeetendra Muttha, practicing Interior and Consultant was the resource person for the session. The students received inputs regarding how to prepare a proper resume, how to appear for interview, expectations of the firm from the candidates and what the candidates should expect from the institutes at this stage. The session was well received by the final year students of Interior Design Specialisation.

Online session on ‘Activity Center’
2021-12-14
An online session on ‘Activity Center’ was organised on Tuesday, 14th December 2021. Mrs. Ashwini Shikhare, the founder of Neuron Activity Centre and Little Angles Day Care Centre was the resource person for the session. The session was well received by the final year students of Human Development Department.

Online session on ‘Interior Project Management’
2021-12-13
An online session on ‘Interior Project Management’ was organised for the final year students of Interior Space Design Specialisation on Monday, 13th December 2021. The resource person for the session was an alumnus Ms. Rituja Tulashi who is a practicing Interior Designer and Vastu Consultant. The students received information regarding how the interior project work begins, how to select materials, how to explain the facts to the client and how to handle the carpenters, and other labors while working on the interior project.

Online session on ‘Being a Wise Consumer’
2021-12-13
An online session on ‘Being a Wise Consumer’ was organised for second year students on Monday, 13th December 2021. Ms. Hemani Malhotra, Associate Professor, SVT College of Home Science, Mumbai was the guest speaker for the session. students enthusiastically participated in the session and received information regarding the duties, responsibilities and rights of the consumers.

Online webinar on ‘Integrated Dietetics- The Way Forward’
2021-12-13
An online webinar on ‘Integrated Dietetics- The Way Forward’ was organized on Monday, 13th December 2021. Dr. Dharini Krishnan, Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist and Dr. Madhumita Krushnan, MD, Ayurvedic Pediatrician were the resource persons. The speaker highlighted the importance of traditional medicine and diet and integrating the same with modern medicine to stay healthy. The webinar was attended by the undergraduate and post graduate students of Nutrition department.

Online session on ‘Preschool Management’
2021-12-11
An online session on ‘Preschool Management’ was organized on Saturday, 11th December 2021. Ms. Maneesha Ashtaputre, retired lecturer from SNDT HSCVC Course was the guest person for the session. The session was well received by the final year students of Human Development Department. The students got in depth information about how a preschool works and hoe it is managed.

Online skill enhancement course in Fashion Illustration
2021-12-10 - 2021-12-17
An online skill enhancement course in Fashion Illustration was organized for TY TSAD students on 10th and 17th December 2021. Resource person was Ms. Reeha Sayyad Shaikh. The participants learnt different aspects and nuances of Fashion Illustration. They also learnt to create mood boards.

International Webinar- ‘Food Science and Nutrition: Exploring New Horizons in Higher Education’
2021-12-10
SNDT College of Home Science and its alumni association organized an online International Webinar- ‘Food Science and Nutrition: Exploring New Horizons in Higher Education’ on 10th December 2021. Internationally placed alumni- Ms. Sunita Date (Tasmania), Ms. Sumedha Mulye (Auckland) and Ms. Tanvi Phadnis (Sydney) interacted with the final year B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.
The alumni guided the students regarding the problems and challenges faced in the path taken by them for higher education overseas. They narrated their success stories. Students participated in the webinar with lot of enthusiasm and were very curious about the procedure to be followed for applying to foreign Universities. The webinar was well received by the students.

Online Program on Mahaparinirvan Din
2021-12-06
SNDT College of Home Science, Pune in joint association with SNDT College of Arts and S.B.C. College of Commerce and Science for Women, Mumbai arranged an online program to pay homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on ‘Mahaparinirvan Din’ on 6th December 2021. Principal Dr. Deepak Deshpande former Registrar SNDT Women’s University was the guest speaker. Principal Dr. Rajendra Gurav was the chief guest for the program. Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas, Teaching and non-teaching staff of the college and students attended the program.
एस.एन.डी.टी. कॉलेज ऑफ होम सायन्स, पुणे येथे महापारीनिर्वाण दिनाचे आयोजन
‘आंबेडकरांसारख्या प्रखर भारतीयत्वाने पछाडलेल्या नेतृत्वामुळेच अंधकारात चाचपडणारा भारतीय समाज प्रगत होऊ शकला’ : प्राचार्य डॉ. दिपक देशपांडे
एस. एन. डी. टी. कॉलेज ऑफ होम सायन्स, पुणे व एस. एन. डी. टी. कॉलेज ऑफ आर्ट्स आणि एस. सी. बी. कॉलेज ऑफ कॉमर्स आणि सायन्स फॉर वुमेन, चर्चगेट, मुंबई यांच्या संयुक्त विद्यमाने ‘महापरीनिर्वाण दिनानिमित्त’ भारतरत्न डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांना अभिवादन करण्यासाठी ऑनलाईन कार्यक्रमाचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते. याप्रसंगी प्रमुख वक्ते प्राचार्य डॉ. दिपक देशपांडे, प्रमुख पाहूणे प्राचार्य डॉ. राजेंद्र गुरव, अध्यक्ष, प्राचार्य डॉ. मुक्तजा विकास मठकरी, प्राध्यापक, शिक्षकेतर कर्मचारी, विद्यार्थिनी उपस्थित होते.
‘ज्ञानावरची निष्ठा निश्चितच सामाजिक चमत्कार घडवू शकते हे आंबेडकरांनी दाखऊन दिले’ असे प्रतिपादन प्राचार्य डॉ. मुक्तजा विकास मठकरी यांनी केले. ‘आंबेडकर हे एक अमर, जागतिक व प्रेरणादायी नेतृत्व आहे’, असे प्राचार्य डॉ. राजेंद्र गुरव यांनी नमूद केले.
प्राचार्य डॉ. दिपक देशपांडे यांनी विषयाची मांडणी करताना ‘आंबेडकरांसारख्या प्रखर भारतीयत्वाने पछाडलेल्या नेतृत्वामुळेच केवळ अंधकारात चाचपडणारा भारतीय समाज प्रगत होऊ शकला’ हे नमूद करून जातीअंताच्या लढाईसाठी, मानवता धर्माच्या जोपासनेसाठी व संविधान साक्षरता वाढविण्यासाठी सर्वांनी पुढे आले पाहिजे असे प्रतिपादन केले. डॉ. ललिता भगत यांनी कार्यक्रमाचे सूत्रसंचालन केले व आभार प्रदर्शनाने कार्यक्रमाची सांगता झाली.
या कार्यक्रमात २२७ विद्यार्थिनी उपस्थित होत्या.

Celebration of Constitution Day
2021-11-26
SNDT College of Home Science, Pune organized online Constitution Day program on 26th November, 2021. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari in her address to the students spoke about the Preamble, Fundamental rights and duties. She also mentioned about the voting rights and emphasized that students should enroll their names in the voter’s list and exercise their voting rights.

Inauguration of Administrative Office of SNDT College of Home Science
2021-11-23

Inauguration of Administrative Office of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune
2021-11-23
The newly renovated Administrative Office was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of State Shri Abdulji Sattar (Revenue, Rural Development, Port Land Development and Special Assistance) on 23rd November , 2021. In his address, he emphasized that the increased participation of women in the social work can bring about a change in the society and Nation and appreciated contribution of SNDT College of Home Science in Women empowerment. The program was also attended by Dr. Dinesh Pardeshi, Director ADCC Bank, Shri. Bharat Seth Rajput, Industrialist, Aurangabad, Shri Umesh Walekar and Smt. Pravina Walekar, Industrialist, Aurangabad. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari welcomed the guests.

‘१०० टक्के निकाल व १०० टक्के रोजगार हे एस.एन.डी.टी गृहविज्ञान महाविद्यालय पुण्याचे खास वैशिष्टय’: मा. नामदार अब्दुलजी सत्तार साहेब.
‘१०० टक्के निकाल व १०० टक्के रोजगार हे एस.एन.डी.टी गृहविज्ञान महाविद्यालय पुण्याचे खास वैशिष्टय’ आज दिनांक २३ नोव्हेंबर २०२१ रोजी एस.एन.डी.टी. गृहविज्ञान महाविद्यालय, पुण्याच्या प्रशासकीय कार्यालयाचे उदघाटन माननीय नामदार अब्दुलजी सत्तार साहेब (राज्यमंत्री-महसूल, ग्रामविकास, बंदरे, खार जमिनी विकास, विशेष सहाय्य) यांच्या हस्ते पार पडले. उदघाटन प्रसंगी बोलताना माननीय सत्तार साहेबांनी भारतरत्न धोंडो केशव कर्वे यांच्या स्मृतीस अभिवादन करून गृहविज्ञान महाविद्यालय हे खऱ्या अर्थाने महिला सबलीकरणाचा केंद्रबिंदू असल्याचे सांगितले. समाजकामातील महिलांचा वाढता सहभाग हाच समाज व देशात परिवर्तन करू शकतो, असेही त्यांनी नमूद केले याप्रसंगी महाविद्यालयाच्या प्राचार्य डॉ. मुक्तजा विकास मठकरी यांनी महिलांच्या विकासासाठी महाविद्यालय कटिबद्ध असल्याचे सांगितले. या प्रसंगी माननीय डॉ. श्री. दिनेश परदेशी (संचालक, औरंगाबाद जिल्हा मध्यवर्ती सहकारी पतसंस्था ) त्याचप्रमाणे औरंगाबाद मधील प्रथितयश उद्योजक भरतशेठ रजपूत व उद्योजक उमेश वालेकर व सौ. प्रविणा वालेकर, प्राचार्य डॉ. राजेंद्र गुरव उपस्थित होते. कार्यक्रमाचे सूत्रसंचालन व आभार प्रदर्शन प्रा. सौ. अनुजा किणीकर यांनी केले.

Welcoming Students to Offline Class
2021-10-21
As per the directives of the government and the circular received from the University Offline Classes were commenced on 21st October 2021. Principal Dr Muktaja Vikas Mathkari welcomed the students by giving them sweets. She addressed the students with her inspirational speech.

Vachan Prerana Din
2021-10-15
‘Vachan Prerana Din’ is celebrated every year on 15th October in memory of Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam. It was celebrated online on 16th October 2021 in the college. Principal Dr Muktaja Vikas Mathkari in her address to the students, highlighted the importance of cultivating the habit of reading good literature. Students actively participated and expressed their views about the books they had read.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
2021-10-02
On 2nd October 2021, ‘Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti’ was celebrated online. Principal Dr Muktaja Vikas Mathkari spoke about Gandhiji’s thoughts. Few students also spoke on the occasion.

Online ‘Nutrition Quiz’
2021-09-27
As a part of Nutrition Month Celebration, an online ‘Nutrition Quiz’ was organized on 27th September 2021. The undergraduate and post graduate students actively participated in the same.

Online Orientation on Effective Search for & Use of E Resources
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-28
Online Orientation on Effective Search for & Use of E Resources was organised on 24th and 28th September 2021 for TY BSc students of all specializations in two groups. The resource persons for the sessions were Dr. Durga Murari, Deputy Librarian BRK KRC, SNDTWU, Pune and Smt. Manisha Jadhar, Assistant Librarian BRK KRC, SNDTWU, Pune.

Online Series of ‘Creative Art Workshop’
2021-09-20
An online series of ‘Creative Art Workshop’ was organized for the students by IQAC of the college in collaboration with Fevicryil, Pidilite Industries Ltd. Five sessions were conducted from 20th September 2021 onwards. The sessions included- Liquid Embroidery, Fridge Magnets/wall decoration frame, Applique work, Painted jewelry, Canvas painting. Students enthusiastically participated in all the sessions and prepared various articles. The resource person for the workshop was Smt. Sangeeta Kotak.
