Guest lectures under Nirbhay Kanya Abhiyan

 We are pleased to share that the guest lectures on

 1. Women's Health - Dr. Tanvi Kurhade and

2. Cyber Crime & Security - Miss Uma Palave (Constable) 

were successfully conducted under *Nirbhay Kanya Abhiyan.* The sessions were highly informative and beneficial for our students.

A study tour to NISM Patalganga

 Today(04-02-2025) the Department of Business Administration has organised a study tour to NISM Patalganga. Students are enjoying the journey and visit throughout.  Faculties of BBA department are also accompanied with the students along with the non-teaching staff members. 

Me and My Mind

 The Department of Commerce in association with ISKON youth services arranged a session on 1st February 2025 *ME and MY Mind* by resource guest Mr Sagar Jangid.The session began with a guest introduction by Asst Prof Rekha Katarmal.The relation of  we  and Mind was effectively portrayed  by the Pantomime  show . The  guest  explained  the importance of  controlling the mind in developing the personality . The session concluded  with a question and answer and  vote of thanks  by Asst Prof Kashmira Jain. Students from B.Com,BCA,BBA attended the same.

My gratitude to Principal Dr Ganesh Patare sir for his support and guidance and for initialising the session . I also  thank all my colleagues for their  support . 

Conference

 15 Students of MA-JMC participated in the conference. 

India Science Festival 2025

 Placement team and our students visited "India Science Festival 2025" organised on Fergusson college campus held on today 11th January 2025. It was a great learning experience to see Robotic and AI technology experiments. Students learned a lot. We are glad to inform you our MM Mandal is an Outreach partner of ISF 2025.

Voter Awareness guest session

 On 18th Nov 2024 our college Electoral Literacy Club organized an engaging guest lecture on *Voter Awareness*.

The session was conducted by **Mr. Rishi Dandekar**, a faculty member of the Art of Living Foundation. 

The event commenced at 9:30 AM with Mr. Dandekar emphasizing the significance of voting and the vital role of young voters in shaping the future of the nation. 

Following the lecture, a unique activity was conducted where the students formed a **Human Chain** to symbolize unity and the power of collective action under the theme **#Vote**. This activity not only reinforced the importance of voter participation but also highlighted the enthusiasm of the students toward social responsibility.

Voter Awareness Rally: "Your Vote is Your Voice!"

 Voter Awareness Rally: "Your Vote is Your Voice!"

On 16th November 2024, students from our college's Electoral Literacy Club enthusiastically participated in the *Voter Awareness Rally* held at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Karve Road, Pune. This inspiring event, organized by the Worship Earth Foundation in collaboration with the Pune Municipal Corporation, the Election Office Pune, and several NGOs, aimed to emphasize the importance of voting as a fundamental democratic right.  

The event was graced by the presence of the Honorable Mrs. Asha Raut (Deputy Collector), Mr. Vijay Naykal (Assistant Commissioner, Warje-Karvenagar), Mr. Favi Kumar (CBC Coordinator), Mr. Aashish Shette (District Youth Officer, NYKS), and Ms. Amrapali Chavhan (Activity Coordinator), whose encouragement added to the rally's significance.

The rally commenced at 8:30 AM with participation from diverse organizations, including Nehru Yuva Kendra, CBC, WE Punekar, and students from various schools and colleges. The event was graced by the presence of the Honorable Mrs. Asha Raut, Deputy Collector and District Nodal Officer, whose encouragement added to the rally's significance.  

Student Connect Program

 On 19-10-2024 our 126 students visited Infosys Campus under *Student Connect Program* of Infosys. Visit started with welcome at Infosys followed by leader's talk, fun activities, campus tour and lunch. Students got insights about the corporate culture and career opportunities in Infosys. Students were accompanied by our faculty members (Dr. Ganesh Pathare sir, Dr. Tamphasana Rajkumari madam, Prof. Dasharath Gavit sir, Prof. Vishakha Wagh madam, Prof. Reshma Awati madam and Prof. Vaishali Suryawanshi).

Voter registration drive and awareness program

On 19-10-2024, the Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) organized a voter registration drive and awareness program for FYBCom students. Asst. Prof. Yogita Renuse Mam and Asst. Prof. Rekha Katarmal Mam  delivered an informative session on the importance of voting. Dr. Punam Shinde provided guidance to students on the online procedure for completing their voter registration forms.

An Interactive Session on *"Women Entrepreneurs: A Way Forward"

 An Interactive Session on *"Women Entrepreneurs: A Way Forward"* 

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, organized an inspiring interactive session for students on the *11th of October, 2024,* to celebrate the strength and success of women on the occasion of Navratri.

The session, titled "Women Entrepreneurs: A Way Forward," aimed to motivate students to consider entrepreneurship as a career path.

The session featured an esteemed guest, *Ms. Swati Thorat, founder of the renowned Cotton Village brand.* She shared her remarkable journey from being an ordinary woman to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Through her experiences, she encouraged students to embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship and to pursue their dreams with confidence and determination.

The event witnessed active participation from students, who engaged enthusiastically in the discussions and gained valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship.

Avishkar State Level Research Competition

 On 28-09-2024 we have conducted pre-presentations of our Young Research Scholars who are participating in the 19th Avishkar State Level Research Competition. A total of 13 teams from various departments participated in the pre-presentations. 

Avishkar Research Competition 2024:

On 30-09-2024 we have successfully conducted the college level *Avishkar Research Competition 2024*, with participation from *13 teams* representing various departments. The enthusiasm and dedication shown by all the young research scholars were truly inspiring as they presented their innovative research outcomes.

The event was graced by highly experienced judges:  

- *Dr. Ravindra Vaidya*, Principal, MES Senior College & Chairman BOS of Business Management and Computer Applications at SPPU  

- *Dr. Vikas Dole*, Associate Professor & Head of Research Centre, Neville Wadia Institute of Management

Their invaluable insights and expertise added immense value to the competition. 

This event was organized by *PGRC* with the valuable support of all *Avishkar team members*, *Heads of Departments*, and *PGRC members*, this event was successful only because of highly dedicated efforts by all team members.

The commitment and passion of our Young Research Scholars are a testament to the bright future of research in our institution. Looking forward to seeing more groundbreaking research in the future!