SNDT College of Home Science

Celebration of the 106th Foundation Day of SNDT Women's University
2021-07-05

Online Lecture on ‘Liver Health: Need of the hour’
2021-06-28
An online lecture on ‘Liver Health: Need of the hour’ was arranged on 28th June 2021 for the staff and students of the college. The lecture was focused on the nutritional aspects to be considered in Liver dieases. The speaker for the lecture was Dr. Vinit Shah, Consultant Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation Medicine.

Online Lecture on ‘Breast Cancer’
2021-06-24
An online lecture on ‘Breast Cancer’ was arranged on 24th June 2021 for the second year and third year students and staff of the college. The resource person was Dr. Pranjali Gadgil, Breast Cancer Surgeon (Brest Disease Specialist) Pune.

International Yoga Day
2021-06-21
‘International Yoga Day’ was celebrated by organizing an online lecture cum demonstration on 21st June 2021. The resource person was Ms. Pranjali Fadanvis, director Swaroop Yog Sadhana Kendra. Staff members and students actively participated in the session.

Online Lecture on ‘Personal Financial Management’
2021-06-17
An online lecture on ‘Personal Financial Management’ was arranged on 17th June 2021 for the staff members of the college. The resource person for the lecture was Mr. V. Vishwanathan.

Krutadnyata Sohola
2021-06-15
A ‘Krutadnyata Sohola’ was organized on 15th June 2021 by SNDT College of Home Science on behalf of SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus to pay gratitude to the Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Shashikala Wanjari and Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Vishnu Magare for successful completion of their tenure.
The function was presided over by Shri. Aniruddha Deshpande, retired Principal B.M.C.C. College of Commerce, Pune. Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni, the Pro Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University graced the function by his presence.
On this occasion, Prof. Deshpande stated that ‘Paying gratitude in the form of Krutadnyata is a part of our culture’. Dr Vishnu Magare was also felicitated as he would be taking the charge as Vice Chancellor of Pravara Medical, Deemed University. Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof Shashikala Wanjari was felicitated with a ‘Krutadnyata Patra’ at the hands of Prof. Aniruddha Deshpande.
Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shashikala Wanjari in her speech stated that
‘It is important to be socially committed and receive full support from the society while you are working at a higher position in any field’.
Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, Principal SNDT College of Home Science, Pune welcomed the guests. Comparing of the program and reading of ‘Krutadnyata Patra’ was done by Dr. Vivek Rankhambe. Dr. Ajay Bhamare; the Dean of Mumbai University, and Shri. Rajeshji Pande and Shri. Prasenjit Fadnavis; Management Council members of Savitribai Phule Pune University were also present for the function. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Nalini Patil, Principal SNDT College of Education, Pune.

Online Lecture on ‘Ecosystem Restoration’
2021-06-05
An online lecture on ‘Ecosystem Restoration’ was arranged on 5th June 2021- ‘World Environment Day’ in association with INHER (Institute of Natural History, Education and Research) for all students and staff of the college. Dr. Anand Padhye was the resource person for the lecture.

लाॅकडाउन मध्ये ऑनलाईन क्लासेस घेऊन त्याची पहिली कमाई ससूनच्या कोरोना रूग्णांच्या सेवेसाठी दान केली
2021-05-29
“लाॅकडाउन मध्ये ऑनलाईन क्लासेस घेऊन त्याची पहिली कमाई ससूनच्या कोरोना रूग्णांच्या सेवेसाठी दान केली”
एस एन डी टी गृह विज्ञान महाविद्यालय पुणे, येथे बी. एस्सी. प्रथम वर्षाच्या वर्गात शिकणाऱ्या सुरूची शंकर मुगावे या विद्यार्थिनीने कोरोना महामारी मुळे लाॅकडाउन काळात लहान मुलांसाठी फॅब्रिक पेंटींग आणि कॅलिग्राफी चे ऑनलाईन क्लासेस घेऊन यामधील पहिली कमाई पाच हजार एकशे एक रुपये दिनांक: २९/०५/२०२१ रोजी ससून रुग्णालयातील गरीब आणि गरजू रूग्णांसाठी दान केली.
यावेळी ससून रुग्णालयाचे अधिष्ठाता डॉ मुरलीधर तांबे यांनी काॅलेज काॅन्सीलच्या बै. जी. शासकीय वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालयातील सर्व विभाग प्रमुख आणि प्राध्यापक यांच्या बैठकीत बोलताना सांगितले की, “अशाप्रकारे सुरूची सारख्या तरूण – तरूणींनी कोरोना सारख्या महामारीत रुग्णालयात दाखल असलेल्या रूग्णांच्या सेवेसाठी लाॅकडाउनच्या काळातील स्वतःच्या वेळेचा सदुपयोग करून जी कमाई दान केली ही खूप कौतुकास्पद आणि प्रशंसनीय बाब आहे. इतर तरुणांनी सुरूची या तरूणीचा आदर्श घ्यावा, ही काळाची गरज आहे. कु. सुरूची शंकर मुगावे हिची नोंद बै.जी. शासकीय वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालय पुणे यांच्या वार्षिक मॅगझिन मध्ये आवर्जून घेण्यात येईल जे इतर तरूण – तरूणींना प्रेरीत करेल”.

Workshop on ‘Warli- The Art of Tribal Trikone’
2021-05-20 - 2021-05-22
A workshop on ‘Warli- The Art of Tribal Trikone’ was organized on 20th and 22nd May 2021 by the department of Resource Management. It was well received by the students with active participation. They came up with beautiful artwork samples towards the end of the workshop. The resource person was Ms. Anupama Devadhar.

Certificate course in ‘Yoga’
2021-05-17 - 2021-05-31
A certificate course in ‘Yoga’ was planned for the winners of ‘Spectrum’ 2022 from 17th to 31st May 2021. The resource person was Yoga therapist Ms. Pranjali Fadnavis, director, Swaroop Yogsadhana Kendra, Pune. The students participated in the course with lot of enthusiasm and stated that yoga has become a part of their daily life. They expressed themselves by stating that it was a unique gesture of appreciation which would be very helpful for their wellbeing not only in the present but also in the future.

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.
