SNDT College of Home Science

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A workshop on “FSS Act 2006 and Regulations 2011-An Overview”
2022-09-07
A workshop on “FSS Act 2006 and Regulations 2011- An Overview” was organized by SNDT College of Home Science, Pune and AFST (I), Pune chapter on September 7th, 2022 on the occasion of Nutrition month and AFST (I) foundation day. Prof. Sachin Deore, Principal, SNDT College of Home science, Pune welcomed the participants and also highlighted the vision and mission of SNDT Women’s University. Col. Pramod Dahitule, National Head- Agriculture MSME, Former Director FSSAI Kolkata, was the chief guest for the program. He inspired the student by sharing the importance of having a passion and belief in what they are pursuing in education. Mr. M.M Chitale, a renowned person in the field of food processing was the guest of honor. The program was attended by Dr. S.M. Naikare, former President of AFST(I) Pune Chapter, Mr. Pradeep Chordia, Director CFPL, Pune, Dr. Nerkar, Director Food Testing Laboratory, Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune, Mr. Vinay Oswal, Director NAFARI, Pune.
The speaker Mr. Amrendra Mahamuni, (Director Samarth Technologies, Pune. FoSTaC Trainer) in his session elaborated on the FSS Act 2006 and regulations 2011. He also emphasized on the difference in the roles of PFA and FSSAI. A lot of case studies were discussed by the speaker regarding the degree of adulteration seen in India and why the FSS becomes important to make the food safe for the consumers from the farm to fork.
The organizing committee included Ms. Anuja Kinikar, Head, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, Dr. Preeti Patankar, Assistant Professor and other staff of Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition. SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, Dr. Anjali Bhoite President AFST(I) Pune Chapter, Ms. Rupa Kanvinde Vice President AFST(I) Pune Chapter. The program was attended by 230 Students and Staff of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune; MIT ADT College, Loni; Modern College, Pune; Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune; Vidya Pratishsthan , Baramati; AFST(I) Members and Industry Members from Farm to Fork.

Culinary Challenge and Poster Competition
2022-09-24
As a part of National Nutrition month 2022 celebration, the department of Food Science and Nutrition organized an intercollegiate Culinary Challenge and Poster competition on September 24th , 2022. The topic for the competition was ‘Millets: Power House of Nutrients’.
The students from different colleges and departments from SNDTWU, Pune campus participated in the competitions. The competition was judged by Smt. Rupa Kanvinde, Vice President AFSTI Pune chapter, Smt. Anuja Kinikar HOD Department of FSN, Dr. Preeti Patankar and Ms. Sugra Poonawala.

Release of News Letter: खाद्य Fora
2022-09-30
Undergraduate and Post graduate Students of FSN Department have prepared an ‘E News Letter’ खाद्य Fora. The newsletter was unveiled by Hon’ble Madam Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo on September 30th , 2022. Prof Sachin Deore, Principal SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, welcomed Madam Vice Chancellor. Ms. Ananya Lele, member of the खाद्य Fora team narrated the team’s experience of the making of newsletter. Madam Vice Chancellor appreciated this students’ activity and stated that these kinds of initiatives make the students responsible writers. Students should participate in various activities which would shape their personalities.
This program was attended by Dr. Nalini Patil, Principal SNDT College of Education Pune, Dr. Subhash Patil, SNDT College of Arts and Commerce, Pune Dr. Sheetal More, Campus Coordinator SNDTWU, Pune Campus, teaching, non-teaching staff and students of SNDT College of Home Science, Pune.

Yuva Mahotsav of SNDTWU
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-01
Yuva Mahotsav of SNDTWU was organized on Pune campus on 30th September and 1st October 2022. Following students from SNDT College of Home Science, Pune won prizes in same:

Ms. Ahana Gholase, Harshada Paliwal and Saisha Kulkarni won 3rd prize in Quiz competition.
Harshada Paliwal won 3rd prize in Essay writing competition.
Gayatri Kamat won consolation prize in solo classical music Competition
Aditi Hardikar won 3rd prize in Light vocal music Competition
Divya Jagad won Consolation prize in Poster Making Competition
Savani Pharande won 2nd prize in on-the-spot photography Competition
Harshada Paliwal won 3rd prize in English Elocution Competition

Wachan Prerana Din
2022-10-15
‘Wachan Prerana Din’ was celebrated on 15th October 2022. Staff and students spoke about a review of their favorite book.

Medical and Health Check Up Camp
2022-10-17
A Medical and Health Check Up Camp was organised on 17th October 2022. The camp aimed at conducting Physical Health Examination and creating health awareness among the college going students. The awareness program focussed on health issues and occurrence of Iron deficiency Anaemia. The camp was conducted by Department of Students Development SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune and District Hospital, Aundh, Pune. More than 1000 students benefitted from the health camp.

Spectrum 2022 – The Annual Gathering
2022-12-14 - 2022-12-21
Spectrum 2022, the annual gathering was organized and celebrated with lot of energy and warmth from 21st to 23rd December 2022 at SNDT College of Home Science, Pune.
The students celebrated Spectrum Days from 14th to 21st December 2022 with variety of themes.
The Spectrum was inaugurated at the hands of Prof. Sachin Deore, Principal SNDT College of Home Science, Pune. Dr. Subhash Patil was the chief Guest for the programme by lighting the lamp.
In this mega festival various events and competitions were conducted such as mehendi, photography, quiz, variety entertainment, cookery competition, Sanskrita–Miss Home Science. On sports day, events such as cricket, tug of war, treasure hunt, limbu chamacha and many other sports activities were held.
National Integration Day was celebrated to mark the Indian value of Unity in Diversity.
Green Day was celebrated with environment rally where saplings were planted and the program was marked by creative, informative and environment safety awareness posters made by the students. Also, a street play was performed by the students to create awareness amongst people regarding environment safety.
During the Prize Distribution Ceremony the students who excelled in academics, sports, cultural activities and NSS were given prizes for their achievements.
The success of the spectrum was marked by the huge participation of the students in all the events and this made the spectrum grand.
