SNDT College of Home Science

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.

Workshop on ‘Presentation Skills’
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-02
A workshop on ‘Presentation Skills’ was organized for T.Y. B. Sc. students on 1st and 2nd December 2020. Ms. Shilpa Deshpande was the resource person for the same.

Online AIDS Awareness Program
2020-12-01
An online AIDS awareness program was organised on 1st December 2020 for FY B.Sc. students. Dr. Devaragudi was invited as a resource person.

Constitution Day Celebration
2020-11-26
Constitution Day was celebrated online on 26th Nov. 2020. The teachers and students read the Preamble of the Indian constitution. Dr. Rachana Vishwanathan, IQAC coordinator addressed the students on this occasion.

Online Library Orientation on ‘Online E resources’
2020-11-18
An online Library Orientation on ‘Online E resources’ was organised on 18th November and 20th November 2020 for T.Y. B. Sc. students. Dr. Durga Murari and Ms. Manisha Jathar from the Knowledge Resource Centre, Pune were the resource persons for the same.

Maharshi Karve Punyatithi
2020-11-09
Maharshi Karve Punyatithi was observed on 9th November 2020. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari addressed the teaching and nonteaching staff and highlighted his contributions in Women’s education.

Tribute to the great educationist and social reformer - Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve
2020-10-29
Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve was conferred with Bhartaratna Award on 29th October 1958. On this day, on 29th October 2020, Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari and the teaching- non teaching staff of SNDT college of Home Science, Pune paid tribute to the great educationist and social reformer.

Virtual Program on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
2020-10-02
Virtual Program on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti was organized on 2nd October 2020.
Link for the video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=333109231124152

Development of Nutrition Garden
2020-09-30
The Nutrition Garden is being developed by the college on ‘Ganga Maa Mandal Cropping System’ concept. This structure is made with a specific goal to acquire all the nutritional component from the plantations. These plantations are made as per the season.

This Nutrition Garden was inaugurated on the 30th September 2020 at the hands of the retiring staff of the campus. Smt. Nanaware , Dept. of FSN, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, Smt. Chanda Salunkhe, Superintendent, SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus and Smt. Rameshwari Chatole , Pune Campus office.

National Webinar- “ Paudho se Poshan” .
2020-09-26
Link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhCLE6NGQG4
As a part of Nutrition Month Celebration, a National Webinar ‘Nutrition: Paudhon se Poshan’ was arranged by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition on 29th September 2020. Dr. K M Nagargoje, IAS (R), State Consultant, UNICEF, Maharashtra , Distinguished Guest, Dr. R.V. Bhavani, Director, MSSRF, Chennai, Chief Guest and Hon’ble Vice Chancellor SNDT Women’s University, Prof. Shashkala Wanjari Guest of Honour inaugurated the webinar and guided the participants.

Dr. V. S. Shirke Director, Extension Education, MCAER, Pune delivered his talk on ‘Efforts of Nutrition Security of Farmer Families of Maharashtra’ and Ms. Pratibha Thombare, Home Scientist, KVK, Kolhapur spoke on ‘Nutrition Garden for Urban and Rural Families’. Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, Principal, SNDT College of Home Science was the convener of the program
More than 125 participants attended the Webinar

Nutrition lecture for PMC School Teacher
2020-09-19
The department of Food Science & Nutrition organised an online lecture on September 19, 2020 for teachers of municipal Schools in Pune on ‘ Good Nutrition: Need of the Hour’. The lecture was attended by more than 100 teachers. Smt. Ratnaprabha Nanaware , Assistant Professor, Dept. of FSN was the resource person for the same.

Saree Draping
2020-09-11
There was a fun activity for students to break the monotony of lock down and online classes. They draped saree in different ways, clicked a photo and posted it on Google class room.

30 Day Nutrition Challenge on Face Book
2020-09-01 - 2020-09-30
30 Day Nutrition Challenge on Face Book
The department of Food Science and Nutrition gave a ‘30 day Nutrition Challenge’ throughout September 2020. The Nutrition students also posted the same through their Instagram accounts.

Poster Making and Blog Writing Competition on the theme “ Paudho se Poshan”.

Nutrition lecture for PMC School Teachers
The department of Food Science & Nutrition organised an online lecture on September 19, 2020 for teachers of municipal Schools in Pune on ‘ Good Nutrition: Need of the Hour’. The lecture was attended by more than 100 teachers. Smt. Ratnaprabha Nanaware , Assistant Professor, Dept. of FSN was the resource person for the same.

National Webinar- “ Paudho se Poshan” .
Link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhCLE6NGQG4
As a part of Nutrition Month Celebration, a National Webinar ‘Nutrition: Paudhon se Poshan’ was arranged by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition on 29th September 2020. Dr. K M Nagargoje, IAS (R), State Consultant, UNICEF, Maharashtra , Distinguished Guest, Dr. R.V. Bhavani, Director, MSSRF, Chennai, Chief Guest and Hon’ble Vice Chancellor SNDT Women’s University, Prof. Shashkala Wanjari Guest of Honour inaugurated the webinar and guided the participants.

Dr. V. S. Shirke Director, Extension Education, MCAER, Pune delivered his talk on ‘Efforts of Nutrition Security of Farmer Families of Maharashtra’ and Ms. Pratibha Thombare, Home Scientist, KVK, Kolhapur spoke on ‘Nutrition Garden for Urban and Rural Families’. Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, Principal, SNDT College of Home Science was the convener of the program
More than 125 participants attended the Webinar

Development of Nutrition Garden
The Nutrition Garden is being developed by the college on ‘Ganga Maa Mandal Cropping System’ concept. This structure is made with a specific goal to acquire all the nutritional component from the plantations. These plantations are made as per the season.

This Nutrition Garden was inaugurated on the 30th September 2020 at the hands of the retiring staff of the campus. Smt. Nanaware , Dept. of FSN, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, Smt. Chanda Salunkhe, Superintendent, SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus and Smt. Rameshwari Chatole , Pune Campus office.

Tree Plantation Activity
2020-07-13
Tree Plantation Activity was organized by SNDT College of Home Science, Pune on SNDT Women’s University’s Pune Campus on 13th July 2020. A heartfelt thanks to the head of Garden Department, Dr. Ghorpade and also to Dr. Hatole from Pune Municipal Corporation.

Creative Art Workshop
2020-07-10
A series of Creative Workshops were organised for the First Year students from 9th June to 10th July 2020. The workshops were conducted online in collaboration with Fevicryl, Pidilite Industry and were free.
The themes of the workshops were:
1. Madhubani
2. Mandala Art
3.Tie and Dye
4. Glass Painting.
The students had the option to join any workshop. The response was very good and 70-90 students attended the workshops. This large number was divided in two groups. Each workshop was conducted separately for the both the groups.
The students are enjoying these workshops and are learning artistic skills online.

Celebration of 105th Foundation Day
2020-07-05
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University (SNDT WU), celebrated its foundation day on 5th July 2020. A program was organized on Pune campus by SNDT College of Home Science College, Pune which was chaired by Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathakari. Prof. Vidya Deshpande, the Management Committee member of Karve Shikshan Sanstha was the guest of honor. Tribute was paid to Bhartaratna Maharashi Dhondo Keshav Karve, founder of the University. Vyas Pujan was also planned as it was Guru Pournima day.
Professor Deshpande stated that “The Vision of Maharshi Karve and the foresight of Sir Vithaldas Thackersey led to the establishment of the first Women’s University in India in 1916.” Dr. Mathakari, in her address talked about the challenges and plans to overcome them. Dr. Nalini Patil gave an introductory note.
All department heads, teachers and professors including the non-teaching staff from the campus were present on the occasion.
All the norms of the social gathering were strictly followed considering the COVI19 situation on in the city.
Click here to explore Media Coverage of Celebration of 105th Foundation Day

Bharat Ratna Maharishi Karve Jayanti
2020-04-18
Event observed by paying virtual tributes.

Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
2020-04-14

Mahatma Phule Jayanti
2020-04-11

Yoga for Sound Body and Sound Mind
2020-03-25 - 2020-05-14
Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, believes in the overall development of the students. Towards this objective, a new initiative “Yoga for Sound Body and Sound Mind” has been started during the lockdown period. The students are given an opportunity to learn and practice Yoga through a series of videos of yoga postures and aasanas which have been made for the college by Yogatherapist Smt. Pranjali Fadnavis, Director, Yoga Sadhana Kendra, Pune.
Two videos are posted every week. The students are practicing and sharing the photos on the email address that has been created for this activity. The students have been enjoying this activity.

The Farewell Party
2020-03-13
The Farewell party for the outgoing students of Third year BSc, PG Diploma and MSc was unique. The world wide spread of COVID 19 cast its shadow on the event. The common get together and party was replaced by department wise small get together of outgoing students and staff members on Friday, 13 March, 2020.
Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari visited each group and addressed the students.A mug with college emblem and motto printed on it was gifted to each student. It was a fun filled and memorable event in spite of the restrictions and precautions that were strictly followed.
