SNDT College of Home Science

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.

कर्वेंनी रचला महिला विद्यापीठाचा पाया
2020-03-08

Women’s Day Celebration
2020-03-06
Women’s Day was celebrated on March 6, 2020. A Powerpoint presentation on ‘Sexual Harassment at the workplace, the regulations for the same and the punishments to the offender’ was delivered by Mr. Anant Sinde. Also, students were informed about the formation and working of internal complaimt committee under ‘Vishakha’ and ‘Nirbhaya’ Act. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari addressed the students and gave them useful tips for their safety. The program was attended by the first year and the PG students. The teaching , non teaching staff members and the security personnel of the campus also attended the program.

Science Day Celebration
2020-02-28
Science Day was celebrated in the memory of Physicist Dr .C.V Raman on February 28, 2020. Students of UG, PG, teaching and nonteaching staff attended the program. The Resource person was Dr. Ajit Sathe ex professor of Microbiology from M. E. S. Garware College talked to the students about the role of microbiology in day to day life. Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari and Dr. Sathe awarded prizes to three students who listed maximum applications of Science in day to day life.

Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din
2020-02-27
Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din was celebrated on February 27, 2020. Students and teachers read out poems written by V.V. Shirwadkar. The program was concluded by singing Pasaydaan.

Matrubhasha Divas
2020-02-22
Matrubhasha Divas was celebrated on February 22, 2020. It was attended by students, teaching and non-teaching staff. NSS program officer, Dr. Lalita Bhagat and the students read out passages from well-known books. Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari expressed the importance of this day and its impact on the culture.

Ms. Pratibha Nadar
2020-02-17
Ms. Prathiba Nadar, student of M.Sc. NFP II won second rank in Maharashtra State Interuniversity Aavishkar Research Convention 2019-20 organised by University of Mumbai.

Silk Mark Expo
2020-02-16
Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari was Guest of Honour for the Inauguration of ‘Silk Mark Expo’ on February 16, 2020 at Harshal Hall, Karve Road, Pune.

Scholarships
2020-02-15
Four students from open category received scholarships under student support scheme at the hands of Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari on February 15, 2020.

Coffee with Princi
2020-02-15
An initiative, giving opportunity to the students to have a free interaction with the principal was arranged on February 15, 2020 for Post Graduate Students.

Kutuhal
2020-02-07 - 2020-02-10
The college participated in Kutuhal, an exhibition of health care systems with a theme of ‘Revealing Journey from Prebirth to Rebirth’ from February 7th to 10th, 2020 at S P College ground, Pune. It was organized by Vidnyan Bharati, Pune, College of Engg, Pune, B J Medical, Govt College Pune, IIM, Pune Chapter, Vigyan Prasar and Shikshan Prasarak Mandali.

Job Fair
2020-02-07
The college, in association with District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre Pune, Maharashtra organized a job fair on February 7, 2020. It was sponsored by ‘Dainik Prabhat’. Pro Vice Chancellor of SNDT Women’s University, Prof V. N. Magare inaugurated the job fair. Smt. Saraswati Shendge, Deputy Mayor, Pune, Smt. Anupama Pawar, Assistant Commissioner Maharashtra Government, District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre Pune, , Smt. Manjushri Khardekar, Corporator, Pune graced the function.
Total 31 companies had registered for the job fair for 3261 posts. 1364 candidates appeared for the interview and 740 were selected in the first round at the job fair.

पंडित दीनदयाळ उपाध्याय रोजगार मेळावा | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Job Fair
2020-02-07

Coffee with Princi
2020-02-03
An initiative, giving opportunity to the students to have a free interaction with the principal was arranged on February 3, 2020 for T.Y. B.Sc. students.

National Voters Day Celebration
2020-01-25
National Voters Day was celebrated on January 25, 2020. The students and the staff took Voters oath. Nodal Officer and Asst. Returning Officer from 231 Kothrud Matadar Sangh were present for the program.

Prospects of and Admission to Management Courses
2020-01-24
A lecture on Prospects of and Admission to Management Courses was organized for TY Students. The faculty members from Janakidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and Research were invited for the same on January 24, 2020.

Coffee with Princi
2020-01-24
Second year students got an opportunity to have an informal dialogue with the Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari on January 24, 2020 as a part of new Initiative Coffee with Princi.

Certificate Course in Basics of SELF DEFENCE
2020-01-20 - 2020-02-20

MATA Carnival (Celebrity Visit) - Mrunmayee Deshpande, Saurabh Gokhale and Ankit Mohan
2020-01-17
Celebrities Mrunmayee Deshpande, Saurabh Gokhale and Ankit Mohan visited the college as a part of MATA Carnival on January 17, 2020. The students got the opportunity to showcase their talents which were judged by the celebrities. Three students were declared as winners.

Certificate Course in Basics of Yoga
2020-01-16
Certificate Course in Basics of Yoga commenced from January 16, 2020. Smt. Pranjali Fadnavis is the resource person for the same.

Certificate Course in Basics of YOGA
2020-01-16 - 2020-02-16
