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Cultural Committee

Organized Cultural program for college day

celebrations. The students presented a

variety of cultural programmes.

Thirty students from our college participated

in intercollegiate competitions. Five students

received prizes.

1. Ms. Prajakta Shelar – 1st Prize -

Mono.Act S.M. Shetty College, Powai

2. Ms. Aswini Athawale - 1st

Prize -

Photography. Chandrabhan Sharma

College, Powai

3. Ms. Suchita Raje – 2nd

Prize -

Photography. Chandrabhan Sharma

College , Powai

4. Ms. Amina Choudhary Mehendi – 1st

Prize - Chandrabhan Sharma College ,

Powai

5. Ms. Sadaf Shah Bridal Make up – 1st

Prize - Chandrabhan Sharma College,

Powai

NSS Committee:

Hosted its first ever University Level Pre

SRD/ NRD Selection Camp on September 06,

2014 wherein, 25 NSS volunteers from

various colleges participated. Mr. Prabhu

Tendulkar, Assistant Dean of students

addressed the gathering; this was followed

by a physical fitness test for participants

conducted by Ms. Jyoti Madhye, cultural

activity and a personal interview on the

basis of which students were selected for

the SRD/NRD training camp. Further,

sessions on grooming and preparation for

SRD/NRD Camp were held by Ms. Renuka

Prajapati and Ms. Nair respectively.

Organized a one day Out-reach program in

collaboration with Avanti Foundation on

September 18, 2014. The program was a

blend of various activities, presentations,

group assignments and discussions; at the

end of program volunteers were assigned

extension activities for community

development.

Celebrated NSS Day on September 24, 2014

by conducting a series of competitions like

Slogan making, Poster making and Best out

of waste throughout the week, winners of

which were felicitated on NSS Day.

Organized a Self Defense Workshop in

collaboration with Lioness Club, of Bombay

West Coast on September 19, 2014. The

workshop emphasized on quick ways of

developing skills for personal combat in

which the mind-sets range from simple

escape tactics to maiming the attacker with

brutal, lethal tactics.

Conducted a Cancer Awareness Program for

students by CIPLA to increase awareness on

Breast cancer, it causes, importance of its

early detection followed by prompt

treatments to save lives.

Jointly organized a rally on Gender

Discrimination and Eve-Teasing with Jagar

Janivancha on December 10, 2015; with the

former being highlighted through attention

grabbing placards and slogans while the

latter being projected through street plays

at various local spots.

Organized cleanliness drive inspired by the

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Scheme launched by

PM Narendra Modi. With a group of 150 NSS

volunteers, teaching and non-teaching staff

picking up the broom to clean dirt,

cultivating the habit of a clean campus and

foste i g a o-litte attitude a o g the collegiate were the basic intentions of the

drive. Post-drive, posters on hygiene and

cleanliness were displayed across the

campus reinforcing the practice.

Organized a panel discussion in

collaboration with Jagar Janivancha on Eve

Teasing on December 19, 2014, wherein

experts from different fields were invited as

panelists. The discussion focused on eve

teasing as a social crime, its psycho-social

impacts, ways to combat it and legalities

associated with the evil practice.

O ga ized N““ “pe ial a p at A e illage from December 23-30, 2014. Shramdan-

service for the village and villagers was

highlight of the camp where NSS volunteers

worked with the villagers towards the

development of the village. The weeklong

camp also hosted various activities including

lectures on Personality Development,

Nutrition and Child Care, Self-development

and Entrepreneur Skills, Self-defense, Role

of power in Interpersonal situations;

Awareness programs, Medical Camp, various

cultural, sports activities and competitions

for the volunteers as well as for the villagers.

Distributed Red Ribbons in the college

campus on the occasion of World AIDS

Awareness Day on December 01, 2014,

which was followed by a session on Aids

Awareness by Dr. Asha Menon. A short

survey was conducted post the session.

Organized a program wherein the BMC

group performed street plays on two

selected themes of Eve teasing and Diabetes

Awareness on December 09, 2015 followed

by distribution of pamphlets for NSS

volunteers.

NSS volunteers actively participated in the

BHARATIYA CHHATRA SANSAD program on

January 10 -12, 2015. Mr. Rahul V. Karad,

Founder and Chief Convener of Bharatiya

Chhatra Sansad, commenced the assembly

of young leaders reaping the seed of hope in

their hearts; affirming the need of such

intersections which has been proving to be

functional step in involving youth in politics.

Participated in VISION 2020 PARADE

initiated by Captain Swaminathan on

January 26, 2015 organized by DHFL

Company at Dr K B Hedgewar Udyan,

Ghatkopar; wherein, 90 NSS students were

volunteers for the program. The college

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participated in a float competition on Unity

in Diversity accompanied by traditional

Maharashtrian lezim as well.

NSS students actively participated in a

Nirvyasanich Jodidar Niwada program, a

joint venture by Ministry for Social Justice,

Welfare and Nashbandi Mandal, Govt. of

Maharashtra in collaboration with University

of Mu ai a d “NDT Wo e s U i e sit on February 12, 2015 at Azad Maidan. The

program was an initiative to promote the

idea of Addiction free life with special focus

on the key role of women in making the

society addiction free. Mr. Siddharth Jadhav,

Vyasanmukti brand ambassador for

Nashabandi Mandal, interacted with

students about u e t ge e atio s baseless causes for addiction and presented

a p o o of his up o i g fil ‘azaka - a

historical touch to Independent India. This

was followed by selection of volunteers for

an interview session that would be telecast

on television. The program also included one

act plays and slogan competition.

Organized a session on Healthy

Menstruation in association with Naaricare

followed by an interactive session involving

a talk by a gynecologist. The program also

covered aspects of hygiene and ecological

methods of disposals of sanitary napkins.

STUDENT COUNSIL COMMITTEE:

Celebrated College week Utsav where many

events were celebrated like Annual Day, Fun

Fair and Competitions – Ad Mad Show,

Mehendi, Aarti Thali Decoration, Fashion

Show, Cooking Without Gas and Cartooning

from December 17 - 24, 2014.

Organized Best student selection program

on the following criteria – academics,

participation in extracurricular activities,

Sports, NSS and NCC, general knowledge and

finally through the judges round which

comprised replying to judges questions

during Annual Day Celebration.

Celebrated Annual Day on December 23,

2014. Ms. RAJASHREE SHIRKE (Renowned

Kathak Dancer) was the chief guest for the

occasion. Best Students from various

faculties were felicitated on the occasion.

Ms. Sunaina Bhat - MA II

Ms. Swati Kalyanasundar - TYBCA

Ms. Siddique Zulekha Mohd. - XII-H

Best All Rounders were also felicitated:

Ms. Bhavna Nair - MA II

Ms. Sneha Vora - TY BHSc.

Ms. Srushti Varekar - XI-H.

TYBMS was awarded as Best Class for the

year 2014-15. The Faculty Members were

felicitated.

Ph. D. scholars – Dr. Manju Prabha, Dr.

Neeta Shah and Dr. Chanda Gokhale were

felicitated on the occasion. After the formal

function, students demonstrated activities

under Jagar Janivancha for creating

a a e ess a out o e s issues. The program ended with Cultural Program

hosted by students.

Organized a Farewell program for the Final

year students on March 27, 2015. Successful

Alumni Ms. Aroosa Ahmed from BMM

working with print media and Ms. Chandrika

Naik from BCA working with TCS were

invited as Chief Guests. They shared their

experiences and success stories with the

students. The retiring staff - Mr. Rohit

Chandan from Commerce Faculty and Ms.

Nalini Mishra from Arts Faculty were

felicitated for their valuable services to the

Institution.

SPORTS COMMITTEE

Ms. Rohini Patil and Ms. Aswini Waghmare

of SY B.Com represented SNDT University in

All India Inter-University Wrestling

competition organized by Kurukshetra

University at Kurushetra from January 15-23,

2015, and Mr. Sanjay Patil accompanied

them.

Ms. Samreen S. Shaik of SY B.Com

represented SNDT University in All India

Inter-University Taekwondo competition,

organized by Anna University, Chennai from

March 13-19, 2015 accompanied by Mr.

Sanjay Patil.

Twelve students from Degree college

participated in State-level Kabbadi

Tournament organized by Maharashtra

Kamgar Kaltam Mandal at Kamgar Krida

Mandal Elphinston Road on March 17, 2015.

NCC REPORT

Four cadets attended group selection CUM-

RDC Camp from October 27 to November

05, 2014 at Ghatkopar (W) Home Guard

which was conducted by 6 Maharashtra

Battalion NCC.

Celebrated the Birth anniversary of Sardar

Vallabbhai Patel on October 31, 2014 as

Rashtriya Ekta Divas which was organized by

State Government. 35 cadets with ANO Lt.

Jyoti Madye participated in Run for Unity at

Nariman Point. The Guest for the day was

the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri.

Devendra Fadnavis. In the end all the

participants took the pledge for Spirit of

Unification of our country.

Three cadets attended RDC PRE-CATC Camp

from November 06 - 15, 2014 at Aurangabad

which was conducted by 48 Maharashtra

Girls Battalion, Aurangabad. SUO Ms. Smriti

Tiwari selected for Catc-I (RDC).

Eighteen cadets attended NCC Day camp

from November 15 - 24, 2014 at R. C.

Church, Colaba. During the camp cadets

participated in cleaning drive of Girgaon

Chowpatty.

Thirty Five cadets attended NCC Day

program on November 22, 2015. SUO Ms.

Smriti Tiwari was in Guard of Honour, two

cadets were in Nishan Toli, five cadets were

in Ashrin (Welcoming the Guest).

SUO Ms. Smriti Tiwari attended Catc-I (RDC)

from November 24 - 29, 2014 at

Aurangabad.

Two cadets visited INS Shikra, Naval Air base

at Navy Nagar on November 25, 2014 for the

celebration of Navy Day.

Two cadets were invited for Beating Retreat

and Tattoo Ceremony on celebration of

Navy Day at Gateway of India On December

02, 2014.

Two cadets attended Special National

Integration Camp held at Ram Nivas,

Junagadh, Gujarat From December 02 - 13,

2014.

Cadet Latpate Kaveri attended the Advance

Mountaineering Camp at Uttarkashi from

December 02 - 24, 2014.

Two cadets were invited for celebration of

Navy Day at Lion Gate On December 06,

2014.

Fourteen cadets participated in a Drill

competition at Raheja College, Santacruz on

December 13, 2014, for which they were

awarded the 1st

prize.

Thirty Five cadets with ANO Lt. Jyoti Madye

participated in 5.3 km Ghatkopar Marathon

on December 14, 2014 which was held at

Nathpai Nagar ground, Ghatkopar. The guest

for the day was Shri. Pravin Chheda and our

Trustee Shri. Chamanbhai Vora.

All NCC cadets with ANO Lt. Jyoti Madye

participated in JAAGAR JAANIVANCHA rally

o ga ized “PND Wo e s College o December 16, 2014, which started from

College premises and covered Cama Lane,

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Navroji Lane, Khairani Road, L.B.S. Road,

M.G.Road and back to college.

Actively participated in the organization of

Swachhta Abhiyan in the college campus on

December 17, 2014.

Nineteen cadets participated in Drill

competition at K.G.Joshi college, Thane on

December 18, 2014.

Twenty Three cadets participated in Drill

competition organized by K.J. Somaiya

College on December 20, 2014 wherein they

were awarded with the 1st

prize.

Twelve cadets attended S.N.D.T University

Convocation programme on January 09,

2015, wherein two cadets were pilots and 9

cadets were volunteers, the guest for the

day was Central-Railway Minister Shri.

Suresh Prabhu, Education Minister Shri.

Vinod Tawde and Honorable Governor.

Four cadets attended Pulse Polio

Immunization at Sarvodaya Hospital,

Ghatkopar on January 11, 2015, where

Cadets helped to give Polio dose to children

below 5 years.

Ten cadets attended Naval activity on YUVA

DIVAS at Mumbai University, Kalina on

January 12, 2015, Film actors Shri Makrand

Annaspure and Ms. Urmila Kanetkar

addressed the cadets and gave lectures on

female protection.

All cadets participated Republic Day Parade

held at Ghatkopar (E) on January 26, 2015,

organized by Vision 2020 Smart India.

Students from all schools and colleges in

Ghatkopar participated in this parade which

was like the Delhi Parade. This program was

successfully completed under Capt.

Swaminathan, founder of Vision 2020 Smart

India; the chief guest for the day was Lt.

Gen. R.R. Nimbhorkar GOC Maharashtra and

Gujarat area and other Army Officers.

Ten cadets attended the function of Post

RDC on February 02, 2015 at Mulla

Auditorium. ADG Maj. Gen Subhodh Kumar

addressed the Cadets.

Sixteen cadets appea ed fo B Ce tifi ate Examination on February 08, 2015 held at

Kirti College, Dadar.

Three adets appea ed fo C e tifi ate Examination on February 15, 2015 held at

NCC Battalion, Colaba.

Nine cadets attended Swachata Abhiyan at

RJ College, Ghatkopar (W) on February 17,

2015.

Eight cadets with ANO Lt. Jyoti Madye

participated in Swachata Abhiyan at Bt.

Home of Children, Matunga (E) on February

21, 2015.

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conducted a Hike at Kaavatni Port near

Matheran on February 25, 2015. Thirty Five

cadets with ANO Lt. Jyoti Madye

participated in this Adventure activity.

Tales of Empowerment: Saluting two faces of women’s empowerment

Duiji, Manjuma have shown true grit and determination in the face of adversities Kulsum

Mustafa Lucknow, March 12, 2008: Thirty three years old Manjuma Iqbal and 65 year old

Duiji Amma are women of courage, grit and determination. Not one to be daunted by

circumstances these two women from Uttar Pradesh have faced danger and challenge

bravely to come out trumps. They both present before the world the true face of

womanhood. The fact that they hail from disadvantaged groups makes their efforts all the

more laudable. Varanasi resident Manjuma is the recipient of 8 President s Uttam Jeevan Raksha medal for saving four children from meeting a watery grave. Duiji, one of the

women who were nominated for the Nobel Laureate award is a Kol tribal who

has fought against exploitation of her tribe by mobilizing her community against caste-

based oppression and injustice. Both these women are trend-setters in a state besieged with

many ills. Manjuma still shudders whenever she recalls that hot afternoon of May 27, 2004.

She had just finished her cooking when some neighborhood boys rushed in, Aunty please come out, Shahid is drowning… She rushed out only to find her nine year old boy and six other boys being washed away into River Varuna. The hand pulled rickshaw that they had

been sitting on and playing was being sucked in by the powerful waves. There was no time

to think or call for help, Manjuma just rushed to their rescue. With a Herculean effort, she

managed to save four of them: Shahid, her son was unfortunately not among them. With

tears rolling down her face and the pain still lurking in her eyes Manjuma says, Memories of my son still haunt me. I often sit up at night and cry. I have so many times said sorry to

him for failing to save him, her voice breaks off. But to the families of the four children she saved, Manjuma will remain God s messenger. Duiji Amma can inspire anyone. An illiterate, tribal woman, who has in 12 years changed her entire village. An agricultural labor, Duiji

lived a life of slavery and hunger. Kols were treated as sub-human by the upper caste. She

was married off at seven, bore ten children, and was widowed at 27. She worked as a

laborer, digging, breaking stones, spading the land to fend for her family. She protested

against the low wages. In 1998, Duiji met members of the Mahila Samakhya programme

who taught her about legal rights and the law. This empowered her to take on the land

owners. Soon other laborers joined her and together they succeeded in getting their wages

raised. Today caste-based sexual violence is practically non existent in her village. The Kols

are no longer afraid of approaching the police and courts for redress. The literacy rate has

shot up and the women participate more actively in community affairs. Duiji has arranged

for hand pumps and the women receive a 15-day training course on how to repair them.

Furthermore, most children now attend school. The community s overall economic situation has also improved. Duiji stays updated on various welfare schemes for the old and the

handicapped, and helps people access welfare schemes that the government periodically

announces.

First health then education is her guiding line. She is now training women to exercise power and clout. A true king-maker, Duiji is now going all out to ensure that more and

more village headmen are women.

A o a ho u de sta ds the p o le s of u i g a ho e ill e ea e to u de sta di g the p o le s of running

a ou t . – Margaret Thatcher