The one-week Deeksharambha Program (Induction) which was held at SNDT College of Home Science, Pune from 26th August 2024 to 31st August 2024 was, organized as per the directives guided by NEP 2020 with an objective to introduce the first year students to various college related activities, committees and career opportunities for their overall development in an all-new environment. The inauguration of the program was conducted on 26 th August 2024 at the hands of Dr. Vrushali Nagarale, Principal who welcomed the students to the institute and congratulated them for securing admission in SNDT College of Home Science, Pune. She motivated students to explore their academic interests and activities, and make them work for excellence, promote bonding within them, build relations between teachers and students, giving a broader view of life and character building. The key topics covered in the program were Student Support Schemes, Mechanism of Antiragging Committee and Understanding Grievance Redressal, Career in Management field along with visits to Maharshi Kutir, BMK Knowledge Centre, Department of Communication and Media Studies and JDBIMS College. Later it focused on NCC guidance and NSS activities along with sports and cultural events to enhance the physical and psychological wellbeing of the students. Distinguished speakers and eminent people from varied backgrounds were invited to illuminate their minds with an approach of holistic development of the students. A total of 125 students participated in this program and all the Faculty, non-teaching staffs and student mentors from across programs worked extensively to ensure that the induction program was well organized.