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PowerPoint presentation cum demonstration on "Terrarium, The Bottle Garden"
(Botany Laboratory - 23/10/2008)

Botanicum organized a Power Point presentation cum demonstration on “Terrarium, The Bottle Garden” by Mrs. Vandana Sathe. Head department of Botany, Kirti College, Dadar, Mumbai, on 23rd August 2008. The presentation was followed by line demonstration wherein student volunteers tried their hand at making two bottle gardens, under the able guidance of Mrs. Vandana Sathe. The programme was a run away success as the staff and students attended in large numbers. It was liked and appreciated by all.


Mrs. Vandana Sathe explaining the technique of making Terrarium		Students trying their hand at preparing Terrarium


Eager crowd of students		Dr. Vandana Sathe demonstrating the intricacies of making Terrarium


The ready Terrarium		The ready Terrarium

F. Y. B. Sc. Botany Student studying local flora at observation point at Aarey Colony, Goregaon (E), Mumbai (22/01/2008 & 23/01/2008)

T.Y.B.Sc. & M. Sc. Botany Excursion to Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh from 12/11/2007 to 16/11/2007


At the Pandav Caves, Pachmarhi		At the Pandav Caves, Pachmarhi

Students & Staff at Pachmarhi		Students Studying the Pachmarhi flora

Students Studying the Pachmarhi flora		Exploring and Studying the vegetation

Zoology department organized field trips, study visits and excursions for F.Y., S.Y., & T.Y.B.Sc. Classes.

F.Y.B.Sc

A field to B.N.H.S. Ground Goregaon (E) On 27/1/2007.

S.Y.B.Sc

A one day visit to Aarey Dairy Farm and Poultry Farm, Goregaon (E) on 2/ 09/2006. A long excursion to Sawantwadi - Malvan from 15/01/2007 to 18/01/2007.

T.Y.B.Sc

A long excursion to Ranthambore (Rajasthan) From 20/11/2006 to 24/11/2006. A one-day visit to “ Sanjay Gandhi National Park ”Borivli (East) on 12/10/2006.

Mr. G. V. Zodape Recognised as Research guide (M.Sc. by research) from July 2005.Teachers of Zoology department attended State & National level seminars & workshops.

Mr.G. V. Zodape presented a paper on “Water Pollution” in National Conference held at Thakur College , Kandivli (E), Mumbai.

Mr.G.V.Zodape: Presented three papers in National Conference on “ Sustainable Utilization of Aquatic Resources and Marine Biotechnology” at Chiplun, Dist.Ratnagiri on 19 th & 20 th January 2007.

Mr. G.V.Zodape, Madhuri Tayade and Darshna Desai has presented a one national paper on “ Biodegradation of kitchen waste as vermicompost.” In National onference on “Biodiversity” at I.C.L. college Vashi, New Mumbai on 2 nd & 3 rd February 2007.

Faculty members of Zoology department have been appointed as examiners at the University level and appointed as members co-ordinators on various associations in the year 2006 – 2007.

Department of Zoology has organized the practical programme for 6 th & 9 th standard students of various schools in Goregaon. For the innovation and challenges to face the examination of “Dr.Homey Bhaba Science Examination” and for this innovating work some students have been awarded the gold and silver medals . The faculties and head masters of various schools has given the appreciation for this work.

Our S.Y.B.Sc. Zoology students has presented five papers in “ National Conferences” held at various places at Mumbai and Maharashtra .


S.Y.B.Sc Zoology Excursion 2006-2007		S.Y.B.Sc Zoology Excursion 2006-2007Sawantwadi Malvan

T.Y.B.Sc Zoology Excursion Ranthambhor(2006-2007)		- T.Y.B.Sc Zoology Excursion Ranthambhor(2006-2007)

T.Y.B.Sc Zoology Excursion Ranthambhor(2006-2007)		S.Y.B.Sc Zoology Excursion 2006-2007 Sawantwadi Malvan

T.Y.B.Sc Zoology Excursion Ranthambhor(2006-2007)

CAMPUS CLEANING

For the occasion of Independence Day, Campus cleaning programme was conducted on 14 th August 2005.

Four groups were arranged for conducting the task namely, Golden, Silver, Deewana, Mastana.

The task of cleaning was completed within 2 hours.

Following task was conducted.

I. Swapping up the ground

II. Removing Plastic bags, cups and others things fallen on ground.

A small cultural programme of singing was organized in the hall.

The ground was made neat and tidy for the N. C. C. cadets.

Through N.S.S. the following welfare programs are undertaken :

Blood Donation Camp

Every year the Blood Donation Camp is conducted as the inaugural activity of the NSS unit in the month of July. This camp is conducted in association with the K.E.M. Blood Bank. Mrs. Olinda Dias, a medical Officer from K.E.M. works as the coordinator for this camp. Around 75 bottles of blood are collected every year in a time span of about 3 hrs.

Help rendered to mentally challenged students, homeless and destitute women : -

The NSS unit always takes initiative when the question of helping the under privileged arises. For the past many years the unit of our college has been associated with PUNARVAS, a school for mentally challenged in Goregaon. The Rakhis and gift articles prepared by the students of this school are exhibited for sale in the college before Raksha Bandhan. The exhibition is kept open for the general public as well.

Since last year the college NSS unit has been associated with another NGO – CREATIVE HANDICRAFTS, which provides a platform for the homeless and destitute women to earn a livelihood and display their skills. Exhibition of soft toys, bags, purses and other gift articles is arranged once a year. These events are received well by the college students and have the backing of the management as well.

Crowd Control Projects

The NSS volunteers are known to be disciplined and hence their help is asked for controlling the crowd during mass gathering.

The college NSS unit undertakes this project on the occasion of Ganapati Immersion (5^th, 7^th& 10^th day). For the last two years the unit performed its duty at Marve Beach, Malad. The work done with dedication was appreciated by the police force present on duty as well as the local residents who offered free snacks to the volunteers of their own accord. This year the volunteers also helped the organizers during the Prabodhan Silver Jubilee Annual Sports Meet for schools from Western suburbs. The event which was organized by Prabodhan Goregaon recorded an attendance of around 5000 students.

Community Based Rehabilitation Programme (C.B.R.)

These programmes are undertaken to make the volunteer relate to the society he is living in and to develop a sense of responsibility towards the other society members. The volunteer is expected to work in an “adopted” area which may be a adivasi pada, a slum area, a social institution or an educational institution for the physically/mentally challenged individuals.

For the year 2000-2001 & 2001-2002, the adopted area was Aarey Colony where the college unit worked at five adivasi pada viz., Bhurigan Pada, Khambacha Pada, Kelti Pada, Jivacha Pada and Gavdevi Pada through out the year. Activities undertaken here to name a few were :

	Teaching children as well as adults.
	Spreading awareness about cleanliness/sanitation.
	Conducting medical surveys & providing the required medicines.
	Distribution of clothes, toys etc.
	Entertainment programmes for children.

The local residents were extremely co-operative with the college volunteers.

In the year 2002-2003, two areas were adopted :
i) Punarvas, the school for the mentally challenged ,Goregaon(West) and
ii) Maharshi Valmiki Nagar (Sweepers Colony), Goregaon(West).
The aim was in the first area to sensitize the youth towards mentally challenged children, their problems etc. The activities included class room assistance, Sports training, assisting them in putting up skits/dances and awareness projects in the form of exhibitions. The aim in the second area was to spread an awareness about primary education and to coach weak students as well as school drop-outs.

Medical Camp

A free Eye Checking Camp was held at Moha-Khurd, Taluka – Vikramgadh, Dist. : Thane in December, 2000. About 150 villagers were benefited by this camp. About 100 spectacles were donated free during the camp.

A two day medical camp was organised with the help of Doctors of K.E.M. and Nair Hospital, at Moha – Khurd, Taluka – Vikramgadh, Dist - Thane in December, 2001 Free Health Checking and distribution of medicines (according to ailments) was carried out. The residents of Moha – Khurd and neighbouring villages were benefited from this camp.

Special health check up camp for women was arranged at Sate Village and in the NGO – Support For Street Girls during the YFSD camp at Sai Baba Seva Dham, Dist - Pune in December, 2002.

Adult education and literacy

During the academic year 2001 – 2002, the N.S.S. unit of our college conducted C.B.R. programme at five Adivasis Padas in Aarey Colony. The Padas were
(i) Bhurigan Pada,
(ii) Khambhacha Pada,
(iii) Kelti Pada,
(iv) Jivacha Pada,
(v) Gavdevi Pada.

The programme began on 16^th August, the national flag was hoisted in the presence of local residents. The N.S.S . volunteers undertook the following activities.

	Teaching the Adivasi children and adults.
	Cleaning the Padas.
	Conducting medical surveys.
	Distribution of clothes.

In 2002 – 2003, the N.S.S. volunteers took up the literacy project in Maharshi Valmiki Nagar (Sweepers Colony). Coaching was provided for week students and also to school drop – outs.

Campus Cleaning Programme

One day prior to these National Festivals, the volunteers undertake the Campus cleaning and beautification programme in the college.

These are also the occasions for arranging events such as Patriotic songs or skits presentations on social issues and elocution or debates on youth related issues at the college level.

Selected volunteers are sent to attend programmes at the University level every year to represent the college.

Lectures & Seminars

Informative lectures are arranged for the students on the topics concerning the youth. Eminent speakers are called and a two-way communication is encouraged in form of discussion. The lectures on anti-dowry movement , AIDS awareness, Personality Development, Art of Self Defence, Anti-Tobacco Campaign and Cancer Awareness, etc. were a few arranged by the N.S.S. unit of the college.

	For students welfare, the college has launched “Students’ Welfare Fund (S.W.F.)”. This year college has collected about Rs.1,75,000/- by way of fund raising programme, “Dandiya Raas” in September, 2002. Through this fund the college has distributed text books to needy and poor students worth Rs.40,000/- and paid fees of 20 needy students.
	The college has given the Auditorium free of charge to Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir to conduct “Yoga Classes (free of charge) ” on every Sunday for the students and the people nearby locality. This activity for the welfare of the society is being conducted for the last 17 years, since 1988.

Grievance redressal cell

The college has formed separate grievance redressal cell for
(i) students,
(ii) teachers,
(iii) non-teaching staff,
(iv) backward class,
(v) women.

The objective of these grievance cells is to ensure that there is no room for any complaint or dissatisfaction for any one.


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