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Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati Accredited by NAAC with A grade with a CGPA of 3.13

College with Potential for Excellence

Shivaji Nagar, Amravati – 444603 (M.S.)

ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT

2016-2017

Track ID MHCOGN 10136

To

CAPU, WEST

NAAC

P.O. BOX NO. 1075, NAGARBHAVI

BANGALORE-560072

Submitted By Principal,

Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati-444603.

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC 2016-17

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to

NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas,

specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The

AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The

AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017)

Part – A 1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution : SHRI SHIVAJI SCIENCE COLLEGE,

AMRAVATI

1.2 Address Line 1 : Shivaji Nagar

Address Line 2 : Morshi Road

City/Town : Amravati

State : Maharashtra

Pin Code : 444603

Institution e-mail address : [email protected]

Contact Nos. : 0721-2660855

Name of the Head of the Institution : Dr. V. G. Thakare, Principal

Tel. No. with STD Code : 07212660855, Fax No. 07212665485

Mobile : +919422858934

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator : Dr. H.S. Lunge

Mobile : +919422915042

IQAC e-mail address : [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID : MHCOGN 10136

1.4 Website address : www.shivajiscamt.org

Web-link of the AQAR : www.shivajiscamt.org/AQAR

201617.doc

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1.5 Accreditation Details

Sr. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle A four star N.A. 2001 Oct. 2001 - Oct. 2006

2 2nd

Cycle A Grade 3.10 2008 Feb. 2008 - Feb. 2013

3 3rd

Cycle A Grade 3.13 16/11/2015 Nov.2015 - Nov. 2020

4 4th

Cycle

1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC : 01/12/2003

1.7 AQAR for the year : 2016-17

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and

Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR____2014-15 submitted to NAAC on 09/07/2015

ii. AQAR____2015-16 submitted to NAAC on 11/11/2016

1.9 Institutional Status

University : State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College : Yes No

Constituent College : Yes No

Autonomous college : Yes No

of UGC

Regulatory Agency approved Institution : Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution : Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status : Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

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TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other

(Lead College by Parent University)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

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Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University , Amravati. Maharashtra

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2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

• Two Day NAAC Sponsored National conference on 09-10 December 2016, on

Academic and Administrative Audit of the HEI.

• The academic audit conducted.

• Prepared the AQAR report

• Publication of Biannual IQAC Newsletter.

• Verification of annual PBAS forms and the CAS proposals of the teachers.

• College Website Updated.

• Feedback from students collected and analyzed.

Rs. 300000/- (2012-17)

• Two Day NAAC Sponsored National conference on 09-10 December

2016, on Academic and Administrative Audit of the HEI.

• ICT training programs for teaching & non-teaching staff.

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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

Plan of Action Achievements

• Aptitude Test for B.Sc. I/III

• Intercollegiate Seminar Competition B.Sc. II

• Science Awareness Programme for school

• children

• Science Exhibition on Science Day

• Industrial Visit for UG & PG Students

• Quiz Competition fro B.Sc.I

• Visit State & National Laboratories

• Public Awareness & Social Services

• Popularization of COC in Cosmetology

• Generation of resources from PG students.

• Seminars / Guest lecturers / quiz / study

tour / P.G. Botanical society activities

proposed.

• Workshop in collaboration with Amravati

Garden Club proposed on “Techniques in

Floriculture”

• “Mushroom cultivation” workshop will be

organized especially for Tribal people of

Melghat region (Dharani).

• Tree plantation / weed eradication / plastic

eradication Nirmalya collection programme

by ecofriends.

• Clay idol campaign during Ganesh festival-

2015, stalls at college gate for sale.

• Save water/ Save Electricity campaign.

• Planning of International conference.

• Intercollegiate One Day Workshop on "

Health issues with changing environment.

• Noise level Monitoring.

• Cancer Awareness Camp.

• Env. Awareness Program

• Essay Competition On " Pradushan Ek

• Biannual IQAC Newsletter

published,

Vol. 3 Issue-2 (July–December-16)

and Vol.4 Issue-1(Jan- June 2017).

• The Two-Day NAAC sponsored

National Conference on Academic

and Administrative Audit (AAA) of

the Higher Education Institutions,

was organized by the Internal

Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of

the college on December 09-10,

2016.

• Inter-collegiate research festival

(amravati district) avishkar-2016.

• Technotsav-2016

• Chem-quiz-2016

• DST Sponsored Two Days

Workshop for High School

Teachers.

• Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony

of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh

Memorial Science and Innovation

Activity Centre (SIAC):

• National Science Day under the

theme "Science and Technology for

Specially Abled Persons" was

cebrated.

• The inauguration of Sir C. V.

Raman Auditorium was held on 10th

April 2017.

• Ecofriends – An Extension Activity

• Matiche Ganpati Abhiyaan.

• Aptitude test in chemistry.

• A seminar on “Health & Beauty

Tips “was arranged for

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Wadhati Samasya" & Drawing

Competition On " Save The

environment."

• To organize an All Languages Poetry

Workshop.

• Organising book reading week.

• Dept will organise awareness programme

on "Genetically modified foods" in

association with Microbiologist's

society of India.

• University level seminar competition.

• Work shop for teachers on research

methodology.

• Design of new experimental setups

• Workshop for UG students on basic physics

experiments.

• Development of e-content.

• Organization of Intramural, Extramural,

District level, Division level school

tournaments.

• Organization of SGB Amravati University

Intercollegiate Tournaments.

• Organization of coaching camp of

Swimming, Cricket, Yoga and Aerobics.

• To organize two days National Conference

on Biodiversity & conservation.

• To organize the workshop on hands on

training of Practicals.

• Establishment of Consultancy/Contract

Research services in Biodiversity

assessment, EIA and hydro biological

analysis.

• Inter-collegiate Seminar Competition for

B.Sc. II in collaboration with ISCA.

• Interclass Quiz Competition.

• Aptitude Test for B.Sc. I & III.

• Dr. Nilay Bhamburkar Guest Lecture Series

for PG students.

• Educational Tour for PG students.

• Visit to local Industries for UG & PG

Students.

• Science Awareness Programme For School

Cosmetology students on Saturday,

August 6, 2016.

• A Placement Drive was arranged on

24th

August, 2016. The Placement

Officer, Mr. Manoj Kumar , State

Project Coordinator , RMSA,

Maharashtra, Mumbai

• National Statistics Day-2017 was

organized jointly by the Department

of Statistics and Regional Joint

Director, Economics and Statistics,

Amravati Region, on 29th

June.

• Scientific Film Show

It was organized on 27th

February,

2017.

• Intercollegiate quiz competition for

B.Sc.I was organized on

17/10/2016.

• Essay Writing Competition.

• Scientific Poster Presentation

Competition

• Great Backyard Bird Count:

Department also conducted Great

Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)

program on 13th

February, 2017

• Scientific Rangoli Competition.

• Water Sample Collection &

Analysis.

• Walkathon organized by Amravati

Gynecological Association on 8th

March, 2017.

• Visit to Bamboo Garden, Wadali,

Amravati.

• Breast Cancer Awareness Week

• Rock and Mineral Show.

• Competition on Presentation and

Demonstration of Physics

Experiments.

• Eco-tourism & Wildlife

Photography: Organized a two-day

residential “Nature Camp cum

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Children’s.

• I love cleanliness drive.

• Science Exhibition for School Children on

occasion of Science Day.

• To organize a ICT/Hardware training

workshop for non-teaching staff of college.

• To promote ICT & FOSS culture.

• To assist by providing expertise to parent

education society in computerization /

automation & skill development.

• Local Visit to Water purification Plant,

Sewage Treatment Plant and Solid waste

Dumping and management plant.

• Organisation of research festival-Avishkar.

• Participation of students in Wildlife week

organized by SGB Amravati university

• Visit to Wadali , Chhatri lake and other

localities for survey and to create

environmental awareness

• Aerobiological study of Amravati city and

effect of various pollutants on human health

• Noise level monitoring at the eve of

festivals

• Study of fluorides ,Arsenic , nitrate and

sulphate in drinking water in Amravati

district and suggest control measures

• Recycling of waste paper.

• Guest lectures on important topics in

Geology / Hydrogeology and Remote

Sensing and GIS.

• Organizing workshop on Information

Literacy through N-List

• Book exhibition

• Live demonstration for school children on

Micro-organism.

• To conduct the study / camp on

Haemoglobin HB percentage.

• Development of experimental

demonstration kits on basic physics.

• To develop e- content and e- modules for

subject physics.

• To organise Inter-colligate sport events

Workshop” at Shahanur

Interpretation Centre, Narnala

Wildlife Sanctuary, Akot Division

of Melghat Tiger Reserve on 25-26

February, 2017.

• Ganesh Idol from Waste paper.

• Aptitude test for B.Sc.I on

28/9/2017.

• Late Dr. Nilay Bhamburkar Guest

lectures series for PG students on

14/02/2017.

• Intercollegiate seminar competition

for B.Sc.II was organized on

27/2/17

• Visit to Hydrology Project for

B.Sc.II (Dated 10th

Feb. 2017)

• Visit to Forensic Lab Amravati.(for

B.Sc. III (M) at Dated 1/2/17)

• Visit ot Ratan India Power Pvt. Ltd.

Of B.Sc. II PCM on 3/3/2017

• Science awareness program at Shri

Shivaji Multi High School,

Amravati on Tuesday, 9th

Aug

2016

• Public awareness and social

services by PG students.

• Awareness programme health and

self defence was organized for P.G.

& U.G. Girls students on 8 Mar.

2017. on the eve of Woman’s Day.

• Ozone Day Celebration

• Visit to Drinking Water Treatment

Plant

• Environmental awareness campaign

was organised by Ecofriends as "

Matiche Ganpati Abhiyan"

• Mushroom cultivation activity and

popularization of mushroom

program.

• Vermi compost unit installation

with the help students.

• Nature Camp and Wildlife week

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• To organise workshop on Yoga

• To motivate the students for sports &

cultural events participation in the

University level

• Workshop for students on R-software will

be organised.

• Will Celebre National and International

Statistics Day

• To establish Ornithology research centre

and consultancy.

celebration.

• Quiz competition for first and

second year students on the topic

general biotechnology was

organized.

• Science exhibition was organized

by Biotechnology students at Sai

Vidyalaya Sainagar, .

• Library-Science: Book Exhibition.

• Celebration of National Youth Day

and Birth Anniversary of

Rashtramata Jijau.

• A Program on “BHIM APP”

Awareness and its Application was

organized on the eve of National

Youth Day on 12th

January, 2017

for NCC cadets.

• Cycle Distribution.

• Blood donation camp.

• Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyaan.

• Alumni Association activity.

• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

• Akash Darshan.

• Cycle Rally and Plastic Removal

Drive

• Bird Watching Programme'

• Inter Collegiate Basketball

(Women) Tournaments 2016

• Inter Collegiate Volleyball

(Women) Tournaments and

selection trials 2016-17

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* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body. Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

• The AQAR was placed before the LMC and after review, it was approved.

• The Principal has initiated the action, wherever necessary, as per the

directives given by LMC.

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Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programm

es

Number of

programmes

added during

the year

Number of

self-

financing

programme

s

Number of value

added /

Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD 09 - 09 -

PG 07 07 -

UG 02 - 01 -

PG Diploma - - - -

Advanced Diploma - - - -

Diploma - - - -

Certificate 03 - 03

Others - - - -

Total 21 - 20 -

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum : CBCS/Core/Elective option

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient

aspects.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 09

Trimester Nil

Annual 03 (COC)+ 09(Ph.D.)

Syllabus redesigned by the parent university, some of our college faculty members are in BOS.

Suggestions from staff council and feedback are recommended through BOS members.

English and Marathi languages curriculum, Math (Sem- V and VI) has been revised by the

respective BoS.

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended Seminars/ Workshops 3 70 06

Presented papers 3 30 02

Resource Persons - 12 07

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution

(for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy,

Online Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others

53 27 24 02

Asst.

Profess

ors

Associate

Professo

rs

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

04 0 00 02 00 06

• Classroom presentations made available online for students to use at any time

• Online Lectures through WHIZIQ

• Multimedia presentation shared on Whatsapp for the students.

• Projects and field/ industry visits.

• Use of ICT

180

Oral Test, MCQ, Aptitude Test,

43

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2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

Restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the

Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Division (Summer 2016)

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %

B.Sc. 357 21 59 16 04 83.73

B.C.A. 56 00 70 30 00 47

M.Sc. 108 29 56 15 00 89

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :

• Departmental meetings, Heads of Council and Through Academic Audit

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 03

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 00

HRD programmes

Orientation programmes 00

Faculty exchange programme

Staff training conducted by the university 12

Staff training conducted by other institutions 00

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 00

Others (Ph.D. awarded) 00

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of

Permanent

Employees

Number of

Vacant

Positions

Number of

permanent

positions filled

during the

Year

Number of

positions

filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 16 -

Technical Staff 47 07

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76.43 %

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 01 02 00 02

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 10.75 19.11 -- 34.0l

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 01 02 00 02

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.20 5.4 --- 06.35

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 48 19 --

Non-Peer Review Journals 03 -

e-Journals - - -

Conference proceedings -- 12 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other

organisations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the

funding Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects 2014-17 UGC 19.11 lakh

Minor Projects 2014-17 UGC 05.40 lakh

Interdisciplinary Projects

Industry sponsored

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College

Students research projects (other

than compulsory by the

University)

Any other(Specify)

Total

0-5.61

Research Committee promotes research culture amongst the faculty and

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3.7 No. of books published

i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences / workshops organized by the Institution

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Level International National State University College

Number 01 02 01

Sponsoring

agencies

NAAC RGSTC DST Delhi

and

SGBAU, Amravati

NCC and

SGBA

U

Type of Patent Number

National Applied -

Granted -

International Applied -

Granted -

Commercialised Applied -

Granted -

81000/-

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24.51 3.3

27.54/- lakh

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3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows

Of the institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

Total International National State University Dist College

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29

53

06

00 01 01

64

46 03

02 -

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00

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01 -

35

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3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional

Social Responsibility

Extension Activities:-

• “Paryavaran Janjagruti Abhiyaan”

• Science Awareness programme for school children at “Kasturba Kanya Shala, Amravati”.

• Awareness programme on health & self defence for UG & PG girl student.

• “Matiche Ganpati Abhiyan” and Tree Plantation in campus.

• Sky watching

• Air pollution monitoring of Amravati and MOU with Amravati Municipal Corporation for

providing results.

• Intervention with farmers to aware them about the use of organic farming and the positive

effect so for ganicmaure

• Parthenium Eradication.

• “Nirmalya Kalash”

• Cleanliness drive and tree plantation programme

• Nature Camp

• Visit to Hydrology Project for B.Sc.II (Dated 10th

Feb. 2017)

• Visit to Forensic Lab Amravati.(for B.Sc. III (M) at Dated 1/2/17)

• Visit ot Ratan India Power Pvt. Ltd. Of B.Sc. II PCM on 3/3/2017

• Science awareness program at Shri Shivaji Multi High School, Amravati on Tuesday, 9th

Aug 2017.

• Blood Donation Camp by NSS on Valentine Day was organised.

• Environment awareness programme (Clay Ganesh Idol Awareness programme )

• Wildlife Week celebration(Photography exhibition, Cycle rally)

• Nature Camp cum workshop in Melghat (Shahanur Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary)

• Ozone Day Celebration on 16Sept.

• Monitoring of Noise Pollution Level in Amravati City and display on R.C.N. for local

awareness.

• Students participation in the campaign “ Maticha Ganpati Basava”

• Visit to Sewage Treatment Plant, Lalkhadi, Amravati.

• Visited Wadali lake for Ecosystem Studies.

• Institutional Social Responsibility:

• The department conducts examinations and tests on themes like Gandhian Thoughts,

Gramgitta, Bhagavadgeeta, Gadge Baba Vichar and Swami Vivekananda.

• Marathi Language Day Celebrated on 27th February 2017

• PUC camp on 13th

Sept. 2017.

• Youth Rally

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Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly

creat

ed

Source of Fund Total

Campus area 20560

sqm

- - 20560

sqm

Class rooms 20 - - 20

Laboratories 46 - • Parent Management

• UGC

46

Seminar Halls 02 01 • Parent Management

03

No. of important equipments

purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during

the current year.

18 02 UGC 20

Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

99.01

Lakh

13.37

Lakh

UGC 112.36

lakh

Others:

• Seminar Auditorium hall

Renovation,

35.78

Lakh

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• Parent Management

• UGC

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4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value (Rs) No. Value (Rs) No. Value (Rs)

Text

Books 22089 3035692 1010 450321 23099 3486013

Reference

Books -- -- 2 2548 2 2548

e-Books 196 48566 DELNET 11500 196 60066

Journals 715 673620 34 40490 749 714110

e-Journals DELNET

Nlist

11500

5000

DELNET

Nlist

11500 /-

5000/-

23000

10000

CD &

Video 5 1000 82 7474 87 8474

Others

(specify) 6951 1419300 528 241197 7479 1660497

Office software is updated through MIS

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments Others

Existing 197 116 22 01 19 14 48 03

Added 29 17 00 02 00 02 07 01

Total 226 133 22 02 19 16 55 04

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for

technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others ( CCTV, Electrification etc.)

Total:

• Every department has been provided with computers, and internet system.

Expansion of e-technology has enhanced the use of computers in curriculum

development, teaching-learning, evaluation and research and LCD facility to eight

departments

• Students are encouraged to make use of computers for Power Point Presentations of

their seminars and projects.

• Broadband internet connectivity is given to all the departments. Internet browsing

is available for teachers and students at the Internet Centre free of cost during the

working hours of the library.

• Computer Access Centre is established for non computer students.

• All faculties are having the self learning sufficient experience of internet, laptop,

tablet & multimedia technology.

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03.15

30.50

02.10

05.81

41.06

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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of student 2016-17

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men (UG) Women (UG)

UG PG Ph. D. Others

1634 265 44 107

No %

499 30.53

No %

1135 69.47

• The institution publishes its updated prospectus and handbooks annually.

• The information content is disseminated to students at the beginning of every

academic year.

• The Heads of Department explain the course material and question pattern.

• The students responses are collected through questionnaire, designed by IQAC.

• The NRC provides the internet and computer facilities, Xerox facility are

available with the Cooperative store for students needs.

• College website is updated regularly

• Academic Calendar and Information published through Notice Board

• CCTV surveillance facility is updated.

• E- communication of students related activities.

• The Placement Cell conducts training programmes for students and arranges job

fair in collaboration with employers.

• The Alumni Association maintains consistent correspondence with alumni.

• Tutors in the Tutor-Ward system and Counselors provide necessary guidance to

students in the choice of their career.

• The Dept. of Faculty guide / helps students in personality development.

• Add-on courses help students get employment opportunities.

• Every department maintains a register for recording the progress of students.

• Remedial coaching, extra classes, guest lectures, internal unit tests and

assignment.

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Demand ratio - 01:08 Dropout % - 03.17 %

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

A workshop on Goal Setting was conducted on 30th

August. In all 78 students attended the

same and established their short term and long term goal in life. The daily schedule was

prepared by almost every participant. The regular time table with the topics was displayed

and accordingly lectures were conducted. Virtual / recorded lectures by faculties of

reputed IAS academies were shown to the students. Basic portions of the MPSC / UPSC

syllabus for the subjects like Geography, History, Polity and Science were completed.

The special lectures for the communication skill and English Language were delivered by

Dr. Ms. Pallavi Barbde. Students’ response to these classes was also very good. Dr. S. A.

Arsad has also conducted lectures on general science covering fundamental science part

from the syllabus. Scientific movies covering general concept like origin of earth,

Evolution of life, Extra-terrestrial Life, Galaxies, etc. were shown during the regular

classes

Last Year (2015-16) ( UG+PG) This Year (2016-17) (UG + PG)

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

305 138 46 1184 - 1673 423 72 67 1337 -- 1899

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• Regular coaching for competitive examinations (MPSC and UPSC) along with

guidance for Entrepreneurship Development was conducted during 6.00 to 7.00

pm throughout the session.

• The regular time table with the topics was displayed and according lectures were

conducted. Virtual / recorded lectures by faculties of reputed IAS academies were

shown to the students.

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To get familiar with the MPSC / UPSC examination, MOCK EXAM similar to the pattern

of MPSC was announced on 31st August, 2016. Overall 165 students registered and

appeared for the examination on 16th

October, 2016.The result was declared on 24th

October, 2016.

The Seven Day Behavioural Training Programme was organized for all college students.

Reputed Corporate & Soft Skills Trainer Mrs. Asra Mirza was invited to conduct the

session during 17 – 23 Jan. 2017. The following specially designed modules were

delivered –

1. Skills required to achieve success in jobs. (Govt/Corporate)

2. Personal Grooming

3. Effective communication

4. Presentation Skills

5. Interview Techniques

6. Group Discussion

This workshop attracted significant attendance of the students and achieved great success

in terms of persistence impetus perceived by participants. Overall 87 students participated

in this seven-day programme.

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of

Organizations

Visited

Number of

Students

Participated

Number of

Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

01 62 00 02

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

One day workshop on ‘Anti-sexual Harassment of women at Workplace Act-

Prohibition, Prevention and Redressal’, for girl students was organised, by Women

Empowerment Cell.

240 15 00

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No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/University level National level International level

Cultural: State/University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount

Financial support from institution

Financial support from government 1025 49,33,800/-

Financial support from other sources

Number of students who received International/ National

recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs :

State/University level National level International level

Exhibition:

State/University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Not any.

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

Vision

To develop the Institute as a Centre of Higher Learning ever abreast with the

expanding horizon of knowledge in the field of Science and to facilitate

transformation of students into good human beings, responsible citizens and

competent professionals.

Mission-

• To provide quality education, equip them with analytical insights, intellectual

maturity, strength of purpose and willingness to work hard conforming to

ethical values.

• To promote academic exchange and academia-industry interfacing, taking

advantage of the latest technology.

• To be a bridge between the rural-urban divide, taking the benefits of

education to the poor and the marginalized, aiming at their empowerment.

• To ensure access to and equity in higher educational opportunity to all

deserving and meritorious students with a preferential option for the poor and

marginalized, irrespective of caste and creed.

• To attract and develop talented and committed human resource, and provide

an environment conducive to innovation, creativity, team-spirit and

entrepreneurial leadership.

• To facilitate effective interactions among faculty and students, and foster

networking with alumni, industries, institutions and other stake-holders.

• The institution focuses on multi skill development of students in order to ensure

employability.

• The Choice Based Credit System followed at present in the college facilitates

horizontal movement, enabling students to make their choices.

• All the Skill Based Elective courses are available to students irrespective of their

major subjects. This facility enables students to choose the courses of their

interest.

Yes, Administrative procedures including

1. Finance

2. Student admission

3. Student records

4. Evaluation and examination procedures

5. Research administration

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

• ICT-enabled teaching-learning process has made students ―active participants‖ in

the classroom.

• Apart from classroom interaction, the following methods are used.

• learning is initiated through group discussion, seminars, debates, quiz, viva, etc.

• Inquiry–based learning is provided through community survey, opinion polls, case

study, industrial visit and fieldwork.

• Multimedia/ ICT mode of Teaching, Simulations and animations

• Special coaching to academically poor students

• To promote practical based learning seminars are conducted for the students.

• Advance learners are given assignment of designing and developing new

experiments based on theory.

• Semester system with Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) is followed.

• The Principal and the Heads of Department monitor the performance of the

students by making an analysis after every internal test and external

examination.

• The teachers make an analysis of the performance of students after every

internal test and external examination in departmental meetings.

• Nine research laboratories, recognized by SGB Amravati University.

• Efforts to increase the intake capacity of research laboratories and to obtain

recognition of new labs.

• CIC for advanced research studies.

• To enhance / develop/ improve research facilities, to established MoU and

Collaborations with various institute / research organizations.

• To undertake interdisciplinary / society oriented research projects/ studies.

• The infrastructure development is approved by LMC.

• The library Committee, as per the requirement and the yearly budget, the books/

journals/ e-resources are procured.

• Tenders are called by the purchase Committee for procuring the equipments and

ICT related peripherals, as per the budget and requirement.

• Parent management has established Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Human Resource

Development and training centre, to train and to create the skilled and highly

professional manpower.

• The state Govt. rules, regulations and reservation policies are strictly adhere in

recruitment of teaching and nonteaching

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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic yes Parent Management yes IQAC

Administrative yes Parent Management yes Parent Management

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

Teaching 06

Non teaching 07

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• The parent management, as per vacant post, implement the procedure of

recruitment of faculty and other staff through the approval of the state Govt. and

The parent University.

• The reservation policy is adopted as per the state Govt. Rules.

• The temporary faculty are recruited as per the need of self financing

programmes.

• College has full support and free hand to PG departments/ research departments

to established collaboration with industry for exchange of information research

and training to the students and internship.

• MoU with Cistron Integrated Systems, Mumbai.

• Industry interaction with Ankur seeds.

• Students are selected for admission on the basis of past academic record, merit

list, interviews or a combination of these, depending on the course ( UG or PG)

to which admission is sought.

• As the college is an aided institution, admission of students is done as per

Government norms. 100 % of the seats are filled as per the Government policy of

reservation.

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For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination reforms?

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the

Affiliated / constituent colleges?

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

• Semester system at both UG and PG level.

• Credit Based and CBCS system only at PG

Parent University has, in its statues, a provision to grant autonomy to the colleges

• Financial Support to economically Eight weaker section students of 35115/-

• Guest Lecture of Alumni was organised.

• Talked on Career Counselling by Alumni.

• We do not have formal Parent- Teacher Association, but whenever needed, the

parents are called for the discussion about academic matters of their ward.

• Nine nonteaching staff was deputed for workshop / training.

• Training programme was organised on use of ICT / software in administration.

• Eco-Friendliness in the campus is the policy of the college.

• Lawns and Gardens are maintained with utmost care.

• Approach roads are lined with trees and shrubs.

• Use of plastic materials is prohibited in the college.

• Plantation of indigenous Species / other plants.

• Ban on use of Plastic bags in college campus.

• E-waste management through reuse of old instruments with modifications.

• Tree plantation and lawn for more green cover

• Plastic eradication

• Parthenium Eradication

• Sapling generation

• Cleanliness drive

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on

the functioning of the institution. Give details.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the

beginning of the year.

As given in Section –A 2.15 and

IQAC NEWSLETTER (July- December 2016 and January-June 2017)

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC

Self-study Manuals)

• Demonstration on the topic Paper Chromatography by PG Students.

• Biodiversity registers of college campus.

• Noise Pollution Monitoring & Control

• Recycling of waste paper.

• Annual Tech-Fest for Students

*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)

1) Title: Soil Analysis:

Goal:

Considering the need of hour our department has taken an initiative to carry out soil

analysis in agricultural land of different villages.

• Maintained Biodiversity Register of College Campus

• Nature camp -cum workshop in Melghat for students

• Basic Photography Workshop for Students

• Training of Rescue operation for students during natural disaster\

• Zoological Eco-Club

• Trekking Program in Melghat for Nature Awareness

• Bird and Wildlife conservation awareness programs

• Wildlife week celebration in 1st Week of October (Every year).

• Nature and Wildlife Photo exhibition

• Bird Habitat development program.

• Noise and Air Pollution Level in Amravati City Monitored.

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Objectives :

• To assist the farmer for the awareness of soil quality

• It will be helpful for the better yield and to have good profit

• Making the students to aware about their social responsibility

• Activity is to be carried out by P.G. Students

• Sampling of soil is done after harvest and before cultivation

2) Title: Water Analysis:

Goal:

This project is to be given to P.G. students to carry out water analysis in Amravati

Municipal Corporation Area.

Practice:

Water is to be collected from different resources commonly use for domestic purposes

by the peoples. Also water from different hotels is also to be tested.

3. Title of the Practice: Design and Assembling of Experimental Kits

Goals:

• To impart hands-on training of experimental kit design.

• To prepare low cost and user friendly kits.

The practice:

Designing and Assembling of Experimental Kits through the involvement of teachers,

staff and students is a routine practice of the department. Through this activity

department has not only saved money but has provided an opportunity to advanced

learners to learn more about electronic and electrical devices.

Evidence of success:

Students show keen interest towards equipment/kits repair and assembling.

Problems Encountered & Resources Required:

None.

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

• Rain Water Storage which provides naturally distilled water useful for reagent

preparation and similar tasks. This saves partially electrical energy require to prepare

distilled water in laboratory to the students

• Tree plantation, Ozone day celebration, Green Thursday, Seminars at school level ,

• Case studies related various environmental issues,

• Maticha Ganpati awareness programme, preparation of Ganpati Idol from waste

paper,

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• Skit in vasundhara festival.

• Department of Botany contributed for the environmental awareness/protection

throughout the year through Ecofriends extension activities as mentioned earlier

• Environment awareness programme (Ban on use of Plastic bags in college Bird

conservation programmes.

• Biological excursion.

• Nature Camp cum workshop in Melghat

• Noise level monitoring, projects on air pollution, projects on water pollution ,

projects on solid waste management, projects on heavy metals, survey on

environmental education, etc. are given to the students.

• Awareness regarding roof top rainwater harvesting and conservation of water

• E-waste management.

• Department students participated in ‘Clay Ganesh idol awareness program’.

• Cycle rally as a part of Wild Week celebration in collaboration with Melghat Tiger

Reserve Office and Wildlife and Environment Conservation Society, Amravati.

• Department had organized a Two days residential “Nature Camp” at Shahanur

Interpretation Centre, Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary, Akot Division of Melghat Tiger

Forty students of COC-EWP course were actively participated in the Nature Camp.

• Backyard Bird Count programme. in collaboration with d Wildlife and Environment

Conservation Society, Amravati. In all 46 students were participated from the

department.

• ‘Common Bird Monitoring Programme’ (CBMP) Organized by BNHS, Mumbai and

WECS, Amravati.

• Environment awareness programme (Ban on use of Plastic bags, Clay Ganesh idol,

Cycle Rally etc.)

• Wild life week celebration.

• Nature Camp, Trekking, Adventure / Biological excursion

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

(for example SWOT Analysis)

• IQAC Newsletter published.

• NAAC sponsored Conference on AAA was organised by IQAC.

• Academic Audit conducted by Parent Management as external agency

• IQAC conducted academic audit which served three important purposes:

• SWOC analysis at the Departmental level,

• Guiding students for civil services and other competitive exams

• Creating awareness regarding scarcity of water/ Environmental degradation

• Excursion Tours at places of Geological Interests of different states.

• Extension of laboratory with museum, showcases, charts and models.

• To focus more on digital learning/ interactive boards.

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1. Plans of institution for next year

Botany

1. Teaching learning process will be improved by acquiring interactive boards in U.G. lab

2. Coaching for slow learners & meritorious students

3. Seminars /Guest lecture / quiz /study tours / Botanical Society activities will be conducted.

4. Submission of Research project on need based problems by Faculties

5. Environmental awareness activities enhanced

6. ‘’ Matiche Ganpati`` abhiyan continued

7. Mushroom cultivation activity continued

8. International conference will be organized

Biotechnology

1. To organise guest lectures

2. To organise Science quiz for Microbiology & Biotechnology students

3. To organise awareness programme on "Genetically modified foods" in association with

Microbiologist's society of India

4. To organise seminar Competition for Microbiology & Biotechnology students

5. To organise educational visit at University department/industry/research centre.

Computer Science:

To organize a ICT/Hardware training workshop for non-teaching staff of college.

To renovate computer laboratory with state of art furniture & advance equipments.

To participate in Inter National/National/State level conference/workshop/seminar.

To organise different activities at inter collegiate level/University level .

To organize Technotsav-2017 under ComSoft Society of the department.

To promote ICT.

To develop research culture in the department.

To assist by providing expertise to parent education society in computerization / automation &

skill development.

To restructure/revise the curriculum of UG & PG courses of Computer Science & Application.

To organize study & excursion tour for UG & PG students.

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Chemistry

Science Awareness programme for school children

Aptitude test for B.Sc. I/III

Popularizing COC in cosmetology for B.Sc. I

Intercollegiate seminar competition for B.Sc. II

Industrial visit for UG and PG students

Public awareness and social services by P.G. students

Quiz competition for B.Sc. I

UG and PG students Visit to state and national laboratories

Resources from PG and UG students

Social related activity

Review of paper writing for different journals

Geology:

Department will organize seminar/Training / Workshops for UG students.

The department will organize field excursion tour to the places of Geological interest.

Guest lectures on important topics in Geology / Hydrogeology and Remote Sensing and GIS.

To attend/present research papers in national/international conference/ seminars/workshop by

staff members/research students.

The Department proposes to submit Minor/Major Research Projects for Financial assistance to

appropriate authorities.

Department is planning to organize Job Oriented/Bridge Course on Groundwater Exploration/

watershed management/ remote sensing during the present year.

Attempt will be made in order to implement digital learning techniques.

Attempts will be made for planning guidance regarding civil services and Geological

examinations.

Env. Science

One day workshop on Cancer Awareness (for Girls students and ladies staff) --- July end /

August,

Inauguration of Environmental Sci. Society and guest Lecture - July- August

Air quality monitoring of Amravati City

Noise level analysis on eves of Festival

Days Celebration

Inter-College Seminar Competition for PG Students - January 2018

Env. Literacy Survey : Tentative duration : after Diwali Vacation.

Env. Awareness Program

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Essay Competition On " Pradushan Ek Wadhati Samasya" & Drawing Competition On "

Save The Environment." Date : 13 Jan. 2017.

Visits:

Tentative duration : As per syllabus before and after Diwali Vacation

• Water treatment plant.

• MIDC, Nandgaon peth and Amravati

• Sewage treatment plant

• Visit to Soffia Power Plant .

• Long tour to Industrial areas, Biodiversity rich spots, sanctuaries, forests,

Languages:

To organize various activities through the Language Club.

To organize a poster competition on any one of the burning social issues.

To organize an All Languages Poetry Workshop.

To generate funds provide access to outsiders to our language lab.

Library

Book Exhibition

Book Talk (Talk of Author on his books )

Essay Competition, Paper clipping project, (15th October)

Green Library

User Group

Poster Exhibition

Microbiology

To organise guest lectures

To organise Science quiz for Microbiology & Biotechnology students

To organise awareness programme on "Genetically modified foods" in association with

Microbiologist's society of India

To organise seminar Competition for Microbiology & Biotechnology students

To organise educational visit at University department/industry/research centre.

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Statistics:

To organize Guest lectures

Work shop on Excel and R- software for student

Work shop for teachers / research students on interdisciplinary application of research

methodology

University level seminar competition

Quiz competition in the subject

Extension activity/ local sample surveys and for data analysis

Physics

To establish collaboration and linkages with other research institutes and industries.

Organization of National Level Conference on “Material Science”

Inter disciplinary Major research projects.

Development of experimental demonstration kits on basic physics.

To develop e- content and e- modules for subject physics.

Introduction short term bridge courses and certificate courses

Physical Education

Organization of SGB Amravati University Intercollegiate Tournaments.

Organize guest lectures and invited talks.

Organization of Intramural, Extramural, District level, Division level school tournaments.

Provide college play ground to various sports associations & offices to organize sports

tournaments.

Organization of coaching camp of Swimming, Cricket, Yoga and Aerobics.

Develop tennis court facility in college.

Zoology:

To organize two days National Conference on Biodiversity & conservation.

To organize the workshop on hands on training of Practicals

To conduct interdisciplinary research.

Establishment of Consultancy/Contract Research services in Biodiversity assessment, EIA and

hydro biological analysis

To increase research publications in national and international journals.

To submit more proposals for major research projects to funding agencies like DST, UGC,

MOEF, etc

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To concentrate on patent oriented research.

To focus the research on social aspects.

To conduct environment awareness campaign.

Signature of the Coordinator, Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

Name: Dr. H. S. Lunge Name: Dr. V. G. Thakare

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Annexure II

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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IQAC Newsletter July-December 2016

NAAC sponsored National Conference on Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA)

of the Higher Education Institutions

The Two-Day NAAC sponsored National Conference on Academic and Administrative Audit

(AAA) of the Higher Education Institutions, was organized by the Internal Quality Assurance

Cell (IQAC) of the college on December 09-10, 2016. The objective of the conference was

to facilitate an understanding of the importance of Academic and Administrative Audit

(AAA) of the Higher Education Institutions and to encourage self-evaluation and

accountability in higher education institutions. The conference convener Dr. V. G. Thakare,

Principal, while welcoming the guests and the delegates for the conference, appraised the

gathering on the working of the college IQAC. The inauguration session was chaired by Adv.

Arun B. Shelke, President, Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amravati.

The conference was inaugurated by Dr. S. P. Kane, Vice Chancellor of RTM Nagpur

University, Nagpur. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. S. P. Kane elaborated on the concept of

Academic and Administrative Audit and its relevance in higher education institutions. He

explained the rationale and the need for conducting AAA through external peers. The

conference proceeding of nearly 157 pages, having ISBN number, which includes the

keynote address, invited talks and twenty six full length papers of the participants, was

published at the hands of the inaugurator. The IQAC newsletter of the college too was

published on this occasion.

The National conference witnessed the participation of 143 delegates comprising of

Principals, IQAC coordinators and faculty from various colleges. Dr. R. G. Pardeshi,

Principal, Fergusson College, Pune, delivered the keynote address on ‘Academic and

Administrative Audit: A Quality Assurance Tool’. The first invited talk was delivered by Dr.

M.R. Kurup, Secretary, Kelkar Education Trust, Mumbai, on ‘Management and 3 A`s. He

illustrated the significance of the role of management representatives in the process of

conducting the yearly Administrative Audit in order to take appropriate measures for the

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overall improvement of the institution. Dr. Vijay Joshi, Principal, K. J. Somaiya Science

College, Mumbai spoke, in the second invited talk, on ‘AAA Ritual or Tool?’.

The Panel Discussion Session on the theme of the conference was organized on the second

day under the chairmanship of Dr. P.G. Yeole, Pro- Vice Chancellor, RTMNU, Nagpur, and

as the learned members of the panel, Prof. N. S. Nikam, President, Maharashtra Principals`

Federation, Pune, Prof. V. G. Bhamburkar, Secretary, , Dr. S.F.R. Khadri, Director, IQAC,

SGBAU, Amravati and Dr. P. B. Raghuvanshi, President, NUTA actively participated in the

discussion. The delegates presented their queries in the process of internal and external audit

and those queries were answered by the panel members. There was a two way fruitful

interaction between the panel and the delegates. Paper presentation session, was chaired by

Dr. V. S. Jamode, in which twenty six papers were presented on AAA, by the participants.

The valedictory session was chaired by Principal Dr. V. G. Thakare along with the guests like

Dr. S.F. R. Khadri and Dr. V. S. Jamode. The IQAC coordinator and organizing Secretary Dr.

H. S. Lunge and all IQAC members Dr. P. W. Deotare, Dr. W.S. Barde, Dr. P.R. Padole, Dr.

Mrs. S.P. Ingole, Dr. G.A. WAgh and Sh. V. V. Hebbar took great efforts for the successful

organization of the event.

DST Sponsored Two Days Workshop for High School Teachers

The Two-Day Workshop on “Inculcation of Activity Based Learning Practices in Science and

Mathematics Teachers at Secondary Level and Exploration of Innovative Practices in

Teaching , Learning and Evaluation Methods” was organized from 30th November to 1st

December, 2016. This workshop was catalyzed by National Council for Science and

Technology & Communication, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi. The

workshop was planned in association with Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Science

Centre, Amravati and Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Human Resource Development and Training

Centre, Amravati. The collaborators for this workshop were Homi Bhabha Centre for Science

Education, Mumbai, Asian Association for Biology Education (India Chapter), Techshiksha,

Navi Mumbai and Bajaj Science Education Centre, Wardha.

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An inaugural ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Adv. Arunbhau Shelke,

President, Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amravati. keynote address was delivered by of Dr.

Arun Sapre, Member Secretary, Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission

(RGSTC), Govt. of Maharashtra. Mr. S. M. Yadgire, Secretary, MSS&HS Board, Amravati

Division, Amravati, Dr. Nirankush Khubalkar, President, Asian Association for Biology

Education (India Chapter), Prof. S. N. Deshmukh, also graced the occasion. The session on

the theme “Biology Learning – A Fun” was conducted by faculties from Homi Bhabha

Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, Dr. Rutwik Thengodkar and Mr. Karun Hambir.

Second session “Rising Mathematic Understanding level of School Students” was dealt by

Prof. Veena Deshmukh, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University

(SNDT), Mumbai. Activity Based Learning for Physics and Electronics was promoted by

Mr. Amit Modi, Director, TechShiksha Science Hub, Navi Mumbai. On the second day talk

on Bridging Gaps - Classical vs Modern Teaching Methods by Mr. Manohar Mali, Vice

Principal, was organized. This was followed by interactive session by Mrs. Sunita Khadse,

Head, Department of Chemistry, Bajaj Science Centre, Wardha on the topic “Chemistry –

Through Activities”. Next interaction was organized between the participants and

Commonwealth Best Teacher Award Winner Dr. Tushar Tamhane. He demonstrated a

fantastic way to deliver complex concept of Physics in the classroom through inquiry based

approach.

Post lunch sessions dealt with presentations by participants and a talk by Dr. Dinesh Khedkar,

coordinator,on Methods of Science Teaching at High School Level. The workshop was

concluded in the presence of Mr. A. K. Chitaliya, Principal, Manibai Gujrati High School,

Amravati as a chief guest and Dr. V. G. Thakare as the chair person of the valedictory

function.

Inter-collegiate research festival (amravati district) avishkar-2016 It’s a matter of immense pleasure that Hon. Vice Chancellor, SGBAU has nominated Dr.

Dilip Hande as the District Coordinator for the organization of Amravati district level

Avishkar -2016 in our college for U.G., P.G., Post PG (Ph.D.) and teachers pursuing M.Phil.

and Ph.D. The research festival was organized to inculcate the research attitude among the

students and motivating them to take up research works.

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The event was organized on 7th October 2016. A total of 175 posters and models from six

disciplines were registered for the event from above subjects from different colleges from

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. The posters and models were presented by

two or three students. In all 500 students had directly participated in the event and 200 more

students visited the venue to peruse the posters and models presented by various colleges.

Dr. Murlidhar Chandekar, Vice Chancellor, inaugurated the festival. Hon. Adv. Arunbhau

Shelke, President of presided over the function. Dr. Anand Aswar, Coordinator Avishkar

Cell, was present for the ceremony. Introductory speech was delivered by Dr. V.G. Thakare,

Principal, Dr. Dilip Hande, gave vote of thanks. Prof. M.A. Ali, was the chief guest for the

valedictory function of Avishkar- 2016. Dr. V.G. Thakare, presided over the function and Dr.

D.V. Hande presented the report. Finally 28 posters and models of 56 researchers from

Amravati district were selected for University level Avishkar- 2016. For the evaluation of

presentations 14 jury members were invited who played a very significant role in the

selection of participants for

university level Avishkar. The overwhelming response to this science fest, boosted our moral

and encouraged us to organize similar events in future.

Department of Computer Science:

COMSOFT - 2016-17 The ComSoft society was formed by P.G. students of Computer Science Department & was

inaugurated on September 24, 2016 at the hands of Dr. Avinash Manwar, P.G. Department

of Computer Science, SGBAU, Amravati. This function was presided over by Prof. Hemant

Deshmukh, Head, Department of Computer Science. Prof. C.H.Sawarkar & Dr. Parag Kaveri

were present as guests of honor for this inaugural function. All the dignitaries were felicitated

& then Prof. Mukul Bhonde, the coordinator, briefed the gathering about the objectives of the

formation of this ComSoft Society. Dr. Avinash Manwar talked about how to prepare for the

NET-SET examination along with the PG studies. He guided the students over selecting the

subjects of your choice for NET-SET. Prof. Sawarkar & Dr. Kaveri also spoke on this

occasion and guided the PG students.

The ComSoft society organized an intercollegiate seminar competition for P.G. students in

Computer Science & Application. Total eighteen students from nine colleges under SGBAU

jurisdiction participated in the competition. The winners were given cash prizes. Ms. Nikita

Mehare from Shri Shivaji College, Akola got the first prize, Ms. Bhagyashri Janjabi of

G.S.College Khamgaon got the Second prize and Ms. Vidhi More of SGBAU got the third

prize in the competition. The certificates of participation were distributed to others.

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TECHNOTSAV-2016 An event ‘TECHNOTSAV-2016’ for U.G. students. The inaugural function was presided by

Dr. V.G.Thakare, Principal, in the auspicious presence of Mr. Arun Ranvir, District

Informatics Officer, NIC, Amravati as the chief guest. Prof. Hemant Deshmukh, along with

his colleagues, Prof. V.W. Labade & Prof. Mukul Bhonde were present on the dais on this

occasion. Mr. Arun Ranvir praised the Digital India Project while addressing the students &

appealed for the promotion of digital lockers provided by the government to protect & secure

our important documents.

Under the ‘Technotsav-2016’, the BCA students organized various competitions like Blind

Programming, LAN gaming, Quiz, Poster Presentation, Paper Presentation, etc. The event

had recieved good response from the UG students. Dr. Umesh Kale distributed the prizes and

focused on the importance of programming as well as logic development..

Department of Botany:

Ecofriends – An Extension Activity

Every year the executive body of Ecofriends is constituted to perform various activities.

Installation program of the Executive Committee for the year 2016-17 was organized on 13th

August, 2016. This program was followed by the guest lecture of Dr. Kishore Rithe (Founder,

Satpuda Foundation, Amravati) on the topic “Plant Diversity of Melghat Forest”. Ecofriends

celebrated Friendship Day in a unique way on 8th August, 2016 while spreading the

awareness regarding “Environment Conservation”. The friendship bands with messages were

specially prepared by the members of Ecofriends. These bands were tied on the hands of all

teaching and non-teaching members of all the departments of the college and a saplings of

medicinally important plants were gifted to each department on this occasion.

A Street play was performed by the members of Ecofirends to generate awareness amongst

school children regarding the hazardous effects of POP and other unhealthy practices during

Ganesh festival on 1st September, 2016 in Rajeshwari School and Aadarsha Prathmik Shala.

This street play was specially set on this burning issue of environmental pollution during this

festival.

Matiche Ganpati Abhiyaan: Every year Ganesh idols are prepared with plaster of paris using

chemical colors which pollute our environment. Hence this campaign of clay idols was

organized to spread awareness regarding the hazardous effects of plaster of paris (PoP). The

inauguration of the campaign was held on 3rd September, 2016. Hon’ble Adv. Arunbhau

Shelke, President, was the chairman for the program and Hon’ble Hemantkumar Pawar,

Municipal Commissioner, Amravati Municipal corporation, Amravati was the inaugurator.

Hon’ble Dr. Suresh Thakare, Vice-president, Hon’ble H.B.Thakare, Treasurer,

ShriV.G.Bhamburkar,Secretary, Shri Arwind Mangale, Shri Sangole, Co-opted Members,

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Dr. V.S. Jamode, Director and Dr.V.G.Thakare, Principal, were specially present for the

inauguration. In all 300 Clay Idols of Lord Ganesha were purchased by the people who

believed in environment conservation from the stall organized in the college campus.

Appeal from Ecofriends: To keep the classrooms neat and clean some special dustb

prepared from waste boxes by members of Ecofriends with messages regarding environment

conservation and cleanliness. These dustbins were kept in all the classrooms on October 17,

2016.

Department of Chemistry:

CHEM-QUIZ-2016 :-

The interclass quiz competition for the B.Sc.I students offering Chemistry was held on

Monday, October 17, 2016.

The four teams that participated in this quiz competition

were alpha, beta, gamma and delta. In all nine students took part in the quiz. There were

rounds, round I MCQ round, round II buzzer round, round III rapid fire round. The questions

on chemistry were displayed with the help of an LCD projector. The team Gamma was the

First Prize winning team (Nisha Khatri, Minal Jane, Shivani Dhok) an

bagged the Second Prize (Alpesh Kothari, Prathmesh Karale). All the students greatly

enjoyed this event.

Aptitude test in chemistry: In order to generate interest of chemistry among the students and to identify bright students

aspiring to pursue higher studies in chemistry, the department of chemistry has been

conducting aptitude test in chemistry every year as one of the departmental activities.

Seventy six students from B.Sc.I participated in the aptitude test that was held on

Wednesday, 28th September, 2016. It was an objective type multiple choice questions test.

There were sixty questions and the time allotted was one hour. The following students were

awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranks. They were later felicitated by the Department of

Ms. Shraddha Pawar (PCM) – First Prize, Ms. Janhavi Petale (PCM)

Shweta Sahu (PCM)- Third Prize.




Appeal from Ecofriends: To keep the classrooms neat and clean some special dustb



iz competition for the B.Sc.I students offering Chemistry was held on

The four teams that participated in this quiz competition

were alpha, beta, gamma and delta. In all nine students took part in the quiz. There were



First Prize winning team (Nisha Khatri, Minal Jane, Shivani Dhok) and team Delta team


In order to generate interest of chemistry among the students and to identify bright students

to pursue higher studies in chemistry, the department of chemistry has been



y, 28th September, 2016. It was an objective type multiple choice questions test.


awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranks. They were later felicitated by the Department of

First Prize, Ms. Janhavi Petale (PCM)- Second Prize and Ms.

Third Prize.




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iz competition for the B.Sc.I students offering Chemistry was held on

were alpha, beta, gamma and delta. In all nine students took part in the quiz. There were three



d team Delta team


In order to generate interest of chemistry among the students and to identify bright students

to pursue higher studies in chemistry, the department of chemistry has been



y, 28th September, 2016. It was an objective type multiple choice questions test.


awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranks. They were later felicitated by the Department of Chemistry.

Second Prize and Ms.

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Science Awareness Program :

The Department of Chemistry had arranged a Science Awareness Program for the school

children of Shri Shivaji Multi Purpose High School, Amravati on Tuesday, 9th August,

2016 . It was a two-fold activity by the B.Sc. I and III year students for the school children.

The theme of the exhibition was to demonstrate syllabus oriented, conceptual, and basic

science experiments . The principal of the school, Dr. Vijay Muley inaugurated the program,

accompanied by Vice Principal Mr. Malvey, Incharge, Ms. Archana Ardak, Dr. G.N

Chaudhari, Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry, Dr. Dilip Hande and Dr. Anjali

Bodade. Mr. Akshay Sawai & Prathamesh Tiwari worked as volunteers for the program.

Seminar on “HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS :

A seminar on “HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS “ was arranged for Cosmetology students on

Saturday, August 6, 2016, The chief guest, Dr. Minakshi Rajurkar, Sukhakarta Skin City,

Amravati delivered a talk on nutritive diet and its correlation with beauty. She gave some

beauty tips with stres on hydrating the body. The program was arranged by Dr. Anjali

Bodade , course co-ordinator , COC in Cosmetology , Department of Chemistry ,Shri Shivaji

Science College Amravati. The vote of thanks was proposed by Vaishanavi Atkare.

Placement drive:

A Placement Drive was arranged on 24th August, 2016. The Placement Officer, Mr. Manoj

Kumar , State Project Coordinator , RMSA, Maharashtra, Mumbai was present who guided

the students on the topic “Selection and Working Citerion”. During the drive 6 students

were selected who later received appointment orders and these selected students joined the

jobs too.

Department of Environment Science

Visit to Drinking Water Treatment Plant:

A visit to the drinking water treatment plant on Mardi road was arranged to acquaint the

students of B.Sc. III with the treatment procedures followed by the Water Treatment Plant

during water purification .

Inauguration of Environmental Science Society:

On 10th August, 2016 the Environmental Science Society was inaugurated by Dr. A. B.

Bhosale, as the guest of honor.

Guest Lecture :

A Guest Lecture was delivered by Dr. Y. P. Lolge, SRTM University , Nanded, on the topic,

"Future Prospects of Environmental Science".

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Visit to NEERI, Nagpur:

Students of M.Sc. II and B.Sc. III visited the National Environmental Engineering and

Research Institute, Nagpur on 12th August, 2016.

Participation in public awareness by use of clay idols for Ganesh Chaturthi Students from the department of Environmental Science participated in the awareness

campaign "Matiche Ganpati Baswa" for guiding and awakening the people about the use of

Ganesha idols prepared from mud and clay.

Ganesh Idol from Waste paper:

The students of M.Sc. prepared Ganpati idols from waste paper generated from the various

departments of the college.

Ozone Day Celebration : A Bicycle Rally was organized in collaboration with Environmental Cell and Green Berets on

September 16, 2016.

World Environmental Health Day: On 26th September, 2016, on the eve of the World Environmental Health Day a guest lecture

was organized for the female students on "Adolescence Issues in Females" , in the college

auditorium. Dr. Pranjal Sharma and Dr. Lalita Lokhande guided the students on health and

hygiene problems of women and prescribed solutions therein.

Breast Cancer Awareness Week: The Breast Cancer Awareness Week was organized from October 1-7, 2016 at PDMC,

Amravati in collaboration with Cancer Foundation, Amravati. A good number of students

actively participated in the activity and worked as volunteers in the Free Check-Up Camp, at

PDMC, Amravati.

Participation in Vasundhara Festival:10th October, 2016:

Skit on Environmental awareness was presented by M.Sc. II students.

Ms. Kalyani Ingale was awarded II prize for best actress.

Mr. Kiran Jadhao B.Sc. III got II prize for eco – talk

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Department of Microbiology

Educational Tour: The Department of Microbiology organized an educational tour of B. Sc III Microbiology

students along with Profs in charge Dr S. D. Patil and Miss Suwarna S. Mankar to CSIR-

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute Nagpur on 26th August, 2016.

Students visited and interacted with the scientists from different divisions, including

Environmental Health Division, Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division,

Environmental, Virology Cell, Water technology and Management Division, Wastewater

Technology Division and Air Pollution Control Division.

Students of B.Sc III (Sem V) visited Water Treatment Plant at Masod, Amravati on dated

29th July, 2016 under the guidance of Dr. N. N. Vidhale. All students visited the plant from

10.30 to 2.00 pm and observed and learned complete process of water treatment step by step

from aeration process to final chlorine treatment and storage.

Virtual Lectures

Virtual Lectures were arranged for Microbiology students in the department on 3/01/2017

and 10/01/2017 on Recent Trends in Biotechnology by Prof. A. M. Deshmukh, Director

Center for Cultivation of Microbiology, Osmanabad, M. S., India. The student unit of

department of Microbiology organized a guest lecture by Dr. S R Gulhane, Bhartiya

Mahavidyalaya, Amravati on the topic “Effectivity of Biofertilizers” on 31st August, 2016.

Department also organized inaugural ceremony of Microbiological Society. The chief guest

was Dr. Aarti Deshpande, Head Department of Microbiology, Shankarlal Khandelwal

College, Akola. The students unit conducted essay competition and Quiz competition. Ms

Gargi Chaudhari grabbed First prize in Essay competition and Ms Rakshita Ukesh Grabbed

First prize in Quiz competition.

Department of Biotechnology

The department of Biotechnology visited CICR Nagpur .The visit was arranged by Dr. C S

Ukesh & Mr. N K Agrawal on 26th August, 2016. The department of Biotechnology

arranged the inauguration “Biogen Society” & a guest lecture of Dr. Nandeshwar, Head &

Senior Scientist, CICR, Nagpur.

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Department of Physics:

Social Activity: Students visited “Matoshri Vruddhashram” on 12th February, 2017. During the visit

students organized Cleanliness Drive in the “Vruddhashram” premises. Students also had the

interactions with the old people residing there

Akash Darshan An event on sky watching and astronomical study for school students was organized by

C.O.C. and Astronomy & Astrophysics group on 4th March, 2017 and the students

distributed fruits and other items for daily needs.

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Physics Society Inauguration and Guest Lecture : Physics Society was inaugurated on 17th September, 2016 at the hands of Prof.L.

N.Gawande, Rt. Head of Department. He delivered the popular lecture on Astronomy on this

occasion. A lecture on “Career Opportunity” was delivered by Mr. Manish Chavan, an

alumni of the department, on 16th July, 2016.

Department of Zoology:

Cycle Rally and Plastic Removal Drive Department of Zoology organized Cycle rally and Plastic removal drive at Chatri lake as a

part of Wild Week celebration on date 02nd October 2016 in collaboration with Melghat

Tiger Reserve Office and Wildlife and Environment Conservation Society, Amravati.

Teachers and students participated from the department in Cycle rally.

Department of Zoology celebrated Dr. Salim Ali Birth Anniversary programme in

collaboration with Wildlife and Environment Conservation Society, Amravati on 12th

December, 2016. During this program ‘Bird feeders’ were distributed to bird watchers at the

hands of Prof. Murtuza Ali. On 13th December, 2016 the Department conducted '

Bird Watching Programme' at Chatri Lake for U.G. and PG students. Students observed

migratory and residential bird species.

Guest lecture: Dr.N.V.Bhatkar Associate Professor, Department of Zoology delivered a lecture on ‘Nerve

Physiology’ in Department of Zoology, Bhartiya Mahavidhyalaya, Amravati on 21st

September, 2016.

Dr.G.A.Wagh Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology delivered speech at 17th Vidarbha

Pakshimitra Sammelan 2016 as a former president held on 10th December, 2016 at

Bapukuti, Sevagram, District-Wardha

Department of physical Education

Inter Collegiate Basketball (Women) Tournaments 2016-17 Physical Education and Sports Department organized SGBAU Inter Collegiate Basketball

(Women) Tournaments 2016-17 on College Basketball Court from 16-09-2016 to 19-09-

2016. 37 Women Team participated in this tournament. The Inaugural ceremony was held in

which Dr. V. G. Thakare, Principal and guests like Shri Ganesh Jadhav, District Sports

Officer, Amravati, Dr. Madhuri Chendake, Chairman, SGBAU Basketball ( Men/Women)

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Selection Committee and Shri Bhau Belsare graced the occasion with their presence. Our

College team was declared the runner up team and Ms Akansha Mahure, Ms Tejaswini

Kadam and Ms Mayuri Bambal were selected for West Zone Inter University Tournaments

and Maharashtra State Inter University Tournaments (Ashwamedh-2016).

Inter Collegiate Volleyball (Women) Tournaments and selection trials 2016-17

The Department also organized SGBAU Inter Collegiate Volleyball (Women) Tournaments

and selection trials 2016-17 on College Play Ground from 13-10-2016 to 16-10-2016. The

Inaugural ceremony was held in which Dr. V. G. Thakare, Principal along with the guests

Prof. Kishor Deshmukh, Prof Satish Modani, Prof Vilas Thakare, Prof Sanjay Kale, graced

the occasion and visited the tournaments. Ms Tejaswini Bambal, Mr. Saurabh Kalmegh and

Mr. Vinay Wagh of our college were selected for West Zone Inter University Handball

Tournaments.

“Shivaji Olympiad” Basketball Men and Women district and division level tournaments

The Department also organized Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amravati’s “Shivaji

Olympiad” Basketball Men and Women district and division level tournaments and college

women and men team secured I place in Final tournaments. College Badminton (Men and

Women) team also secured I place in Final tournaments. Department also contributed in

organization of district, division and state level school tournaments of basketball, handball,

dodge ball and ball badminton.

Library and Network Resource Centre Book Exhibition: A Two-Day book exhibition was organized by Library on 12th & 13th

August, 2016 to mark the birth anniversary Dr S.R. Ranganathan, Father of Library Science.

The Book Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Neha Bhatkar, Lecturer from department of

Zoology of our college. On this occasion Principal, Dr V.G. Thakare and other staff members

graced the function by their presence. Local publisher/book sellers were invited for the

exhibition.

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NCC A Program on “BHIM APP” Awareness and its Application was organized on the eve of

National Youth Day on 12th January, 2017 for NCC cadets. The chairman for this program

was Dr. V.G.Thakare Principal, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati. The speaker Shri

Samdekar, Manager, Central Bank of India, Amravati Branch delivered his lecture on e

cashless transaction and BHIM APP for NCC cadets.

On the eve of Army Day on 15th January, 2017 our cadets did Shramdaan for about two

hours by cleaning of the College Campus under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and cadets also

took a Pledge of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at the Hands of Honorable Principal Dr.

V.G.Thakare . About fifty cadets participated in this activity and gave the message to the

society. Tree plantation by 25 cadets at Tapovan on 1st July, 2016 to celebrate the

Environment Day. 25 NCC cadets participated in Blood Donation camp organized by NSS

on 3rd September, 2016.

Ozone day was celebrated by Environmental Cell on 16/9/2016. 25 NCC cadets participated

in the cycle rally.World Environmental Health day was celebrated on 26/9/2016. Dr Pranjal

Sharma delivered a lecture on the title “ Kali Umaltana”.

NSS

Cycle Distribution NSS unit of the college distributed bicycles to poor and needy students of the college on 15th

August, 2016 the auspicious independence day of India at the hands of Principal Dr. V.G.

Thakare and senior teachers of the college. This activity is run by collecting old news papers

and scraped old notebooks by NSS volunteers and selling them to raise funds. Two

meritorious and economically needy students were chosen for cycles.

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Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan ‘Swacch Bharat…Swastha Bharat’ i.e. Clean India programme was followed by NSS

volunteers by cleaning the college campus as well as Amravati Railway station and given

message of cleanliness to society.

Blood donation camp Blood donation camp was organized on 03rd September, 2016 in college main hall which

was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Govind Kasat a renowned social worker of Amravati city

in the presence of our Principal Dr.V.G. Thakre. About 53 bottles of blood were collected by

the students and staff of our college.

Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyaan

NSS volunteers registered online for cashless economy project started by Ministry of Human

Resource Development, Government of India under (VISAKA) Vittiya Saksharta Abhiyan

and were trained in workshop at HVPM Amravati and counseled various target groups in

society.

Environmental awareness rally Environmental awareness rally was organized on Ozone day in collaboration with

Environmental Science department and NCC unit of college around city area to create

awareness in society.

Tree Plantation

Tree plantation program was conducted in college on 1st July, 2016 in college campus and

about 52 tree sapling was planted by various teaching and non teaching staff of the college.

Alumni Association: The executive committee has decided to provide, as a regular practice, financial support to

the poor and economically backward students of the college. The students were identified

through Guardian Teacher Scheme and amount of 38000/- rupees were distributed amongst

seven needy students. The alumni Sh Raut has delivered a lecture to the students about job

opportunities in Physics.

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Students’ Achievements:

Mr. Yash Puri, bagged first prize, in Inter University Research Festival held at RTM

University, Nanded, for his model of low cost Washing Machine. He represented SGBAU

under Science and Engineering discipline.

Mr. Sandip Nagmote ARS NET qualified was selected as Assistant Professor at Sakharkherda

Mr. Shilanand Hiwarale Qualified CSIR NET and SET July 2016

Mr. Himanshu Jaiswal Qualified CSIR NET July 2016

Ms. Rutuja Tathod of B.Sc. II (PCM) bagged First Prize in Inter

Competition organized by Shri Shivaji Science College, Akot.

Miss Diksha D. Pawar cleared 2016 entrance examination of Amrita University of Medical

Sciences, Kochin (Kerala) for PG Diploma in Medical Radiology.

Mr. Rajesh Vairale B.Sc. III(PCM) participated and successfully completed Radio

Astronomy Winter School

Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) Pune during 14

December, 2016.

Ku. Vaishali Thakare submitted the thesis for award of

University under the guidance of Dr.V. B. Bhatkar.

Ku. Harsha G. Agarwal B.Sc.III (BTZ)

University Examination 2016.

Ku.Aditi N.Chimote bagged First Prize in Indian Science Congress sponsored Inter University

Seminar Competition for students on ‘Role of Biodiversity for National

Development’ organized by

Mahavidyalaya, Warud on 1

Mr. Kiran R. Jadhao bagged Second Prize in Seminar Competition during ‘Vasundhara

Festival 2016’ organized by

3-5 October, 2016.

, bagged first prize, in Inter University Research Festival held at RTM


under Science and Engineering discipline.

ARS NET qualified was selected as Assistant Professor at Sakharkherda

Qualified CSIR NET and SET July 2016

Qualified CSIR NET July 2016

of B.Sc. II (PCM) bagged First Prize in Intercollegiate Seminar


cleared 2016 entrance examination of Amrita University of Medical


B.Sc. III(PCM) participated and successfully completed Radio

Astronomy Winter School-2016, at Inter University Centre for

Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) Pune during 14

December, 2016.

submitted the thesis for award of Ph.D. degree to SGB Amravati

University under the guidance of Dr.V. B. Bhatkar.

B.Sc.III (BTZ) secured highest marks in Zoology in Final Year

University Examination 2016.

bagged First Prize in Indian Science Congress sponsored Inter University


Development’ organized by Department of Zoology, Mahatama Fule

Mahavidyalaya, Warud on 1st October, 2016.

bagged Second Prize in Seminar Competition during ‘Vasundhara

Festival 2016’ organized by Nature Conservation Society, Amravati on

5 October, 2016.

, bagged first prize, in Inter University Research Festival held at RTM


ARS NET qualified was selected as Assistant Professor at Sakharkherda

collegiate Seminar


cleared 2016 entrance examination of Amrita University of Medical


B.Sc. III(PCM) participated and successfully completed Radio

2016, at Inter University Centre for

Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) Pune during 14th to 23

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Ph.D. degree to SGB Amravati

secured highest marks in Zoology in Final Year

bagged First Prize in Indian Science Congress sponsored Inter University


Department of Zoology, Mahatama Fule

bagged Second Prize in Seminar Competition during ‘Vasundhara

Nature Conservation Society, Amravati on

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Cadet Shashikant Patil of B.Sc.II has been selected for Thal Sainik Camp (TSC-2016) Delhi

Cadet Divyanash Gupta has been selected in National Defence Academy (NDA) in Navy wing

through SSB Bangalore and achieved 95th

in All India Ranking.

Cdt. Ashwin S. Tayde has been selected in Army and is on training course in Sagar (M.P.)

Ms. Sujata Pachghare

and Ms. Kalyani Ingale

Selected for University level Aavishkar competition.

Ms. Kalyani Ingale and

Kavita Patil

received second prize in state level science exhibition at Beed, held at

Balbhim Art's, Science & Commerce College, Beed, on 7th

September, 2016.

Ms. Shivali Deshmukh received IInd prize, at Matoshri Vimlabai Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya in

poster competition, on 24th December, 2016.

Teachers’ achievements:

Dr. P.W. Deotare

Worked as examiner of Ph.D. in Mumbai University and Dr. B.A.M.U. Aurangabad

University.

Dr. D. V. Hande Was nominated by Hon, Vice Chancellor as District Coordinator Amravati District for

Intercollegiate Research Festival – Avishkar- 2016 and as Subject expert for “Environmental

award-2016’ committee constituted by SGBAU, Amravati. Indian Mycological Society

declared “Dr. Shome memorial lecture award” during 43 rd Annual meet and National

conference on fungal biotechnology at Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Jaipur on 16-18

November, 2016. Has delivered lectures at RDIK Badnera, Art commerce and Science

College, Chikhaldara, Dist- Amravati and G.S. Tompe College, Chandur Bazar, Dist-

Amravati.Chaired session during 43 rd Annual meet and National conference on fungal

biotechnology at Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Jaipur on 16-18 November, 2016.

Dr. D.D. Khedkar Elected as Secretary, Asian Association for Biology Education (INDIA) Chapter

Elected as Vice President of Amravati Garden Club, Amravati

Dr. S. P. Ingole, Worked as Judge for the poster competition at Matoshri Vimlabai Deshmukh

Mahavidyalaya on 24th December, 2016

Dr. P.A. Nagpure

• Delivered a lecture during the Orientation Course organized by HRDC, SGBA

University, Amravati (01/12/2017) and at Rajshree Shahu College, Chandur Rly

(08/09/2016).

• Worked as resource person for ‘Summer Course in Experimental Physics’ (6-20 May,

2016) at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai.

• Delivered a popular talk “Sair Chandnyanchi” on Astronomy at NSS camp Naya Akola

on 29th December, 2016.

Dr. S.S. Arsad

• Participated in First National Teachers’ Congress-2016 held at MIT, Pune 23-25

September, 2016.

• Has written an article on Dr. Bhausaheb Deshmukh in the college annual magazine

“Shivsmruti”.

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• Delivered a popular talk “Sair Chandnyanchi” on Astronomy at NSS camp Naya Akola

on 29th December, 2016.

Dr. A.W. Asole

• Worked as an organizing committee member of ‘Vasundhara International Film Festival’

(3-5, October, 2016).

• Worked as selection committee member of SGBA University Chess Team (3-5,

September, 2016).

• Conducted a IAPT- National Standard Examination NSE-2016 at Akola (20th November,

2016).

• Worked on the selection committee for Assistant Professor in Physics as VC

Nominee/Subject expert SGBA University (December 2016 and January 2017).

Dr. V.B. Bhatkar Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Scientific Temper and Society’ at NSS camp Naya Akola on

30th December, 2016.

Dr.G.A.Wagh Assisant Professor, Department of Zoology

Published book entitled ‘The Checklist of Birds of Amravati District’ on dated 10th

December, 2016. In this book he has enlisted 392 birds species and IUCN listed bird species

of Amravati District. Delivered speech in 17th Vidarbha Pakshimitra Sammelan 2016 as a

Former president held on 10 Dec 2016 at Bapukuti, Sevagram, District-Wardha.

Dr. N.V.Bhatkar Associate. Professor, Department of Zoology delivered a lecture on ‘Nerve

Physiology’ in Department of Zoology, Bharatiya Mahavidhyalaya, Amravati on 21st

September, 2016.

Lt. N.H. Bansod Received the “BEST ANO AWARD “ by the NCC group Amravati, for his contribution to

NCC.

Superannuation of Faculty:

Miss Chaya G. Hadole, junior college teacher from Botany department, was retired on

30thOctober 2016. She served the college for 32 years, she was popular among the students

for her teaching style. She was recipient of Best Teacher award of Maharshtra Govt. for her

contribution in teaching field.

Mrs. P. J. Ubhad, junior college teacher from Zoology department, was retired on

30thDecember 2016. She served the college for 29 years , she has contributed in teaching

innovations and worked on various committees of the college.

Upcoming Events:

• National Youth Day on 12th

January 2017.

• College Day Celebration- Shivostav January 2017

• National Science Day 28th

February 2017

• International Yoga Day 21st June 2017

• National Statistics Day 29th

June 2017

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IQAC NEWSLETTER January- June 2017

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Science

and Innovation Activity Centre (SIAC): The foundation stone of Dr.Panjabrao

Deshmukh Memorial Science and Innovation

Activity Centre (SIAC) was laid on an

auspicious note at the hands of the former

chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AES),

Government of India and the renowned scientist

Dr.Anil Kakodkar on 1st March, 2017.

The science centre is being established by Shri

Shivaji Education Society, Amravati with the

sponsorship of Rajiv Gandhi Science and

Technology Commission, Government of

Maharashatra.“The science and technology

development would lead the nation towards

overall progress in all walks of life”, were the

inspiring words of Dr. Kakodkar. The program

was chaired by the President of Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amravati Hon’ble Adv.

Arunbhau Shelke. Dr A. S. Manekar, Director-General,

National Council of Science Museum, Kolkata was the chief guest on this occasion. Among

the other guests on the dais were Dr. S. M.

Khened, Director, Nehru Science Centre

Mumbai, Dr. S. P. Pathak, Curator-F, Nehru

Science Centre, Mumbai, Dr. V. K. Menon,

Technical Officer, Nehru Science Centre,

Mumbai, Dr. Arun Sapre, the member secretary,

Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology

Commission , Dr. Narendra Deshmukh,

Scientific Officer, Homi Bhabha Science

Education Centre, Mumbai, Dr. Suresh Thakare, Vice-president, Shri Shivaji Education

Society, Amravati, Shri Mahadeorao Bhuibhar,

Vice-presiden,t Shri Shivaji Education Society,

Amravati, Prof. V. G. Bhamburkar, Secretary,

Principal Dr. V. G. Thakare, alongwith Prof Arun

Sangole and Prof. Arvind Mangle, two of the co-

opted members of our education society.

In his presidential speech, Hon’ble Adv.

Arunbhau Shelke expressed the fulfillment of the

dreams of the great visionary, the first union

agriculture minister Late Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh. His words were, ‘I am very satisfied to

have this centre being established in the tenure of present executive body”. The society has

donated 2.5 hectare land for building the science centre campus and will bear 25% of the

total expenditure for the construction and other developmental issues.

On this occasion, the life members of the society, principals of various colleges, professors

and staff members of S.G.B.A.U, Amravati, school head-masters, teachers, non-teaching

staff, students and elite citizens of the city were present. The function was anchored by Dr.

Kishor Fule and Prof. V. G. Bhamburkar proposed the vote of thanks.

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IQAC -Popular talk Under the chairmanship of honorable Adv.

Arunbhau Shelke, the president, Shri Shivaji

Education Society, Amravati, a popular lecture

of Dr. S. M. Khened, Director, Nehru Science

Centre, Mumbai was organized on 28th

February 2017. Dr. M. P. Pathak and Dr. V.

K. Menon of Nehru Science Centre were the

guests present on this occasion. Principal Dr. V. G. Thakare, IQAC coordinator Dr. H. S.

Lunge and the coordinator Dr. Prashant Mandlik were present on the dais. Dr. S. M. Khened

asked the teachers to inculcate the interest in reading scientific literature among the students.

He urged the students to develop experimental abilities and scientific attitude.

Celebration of National Science Day-2017 In commemoration of the discovery of Raman

Effect by Sir C. V. Raman the National Science

Day under the theme "Science and Technology

for Specially Abled Persons" was celebrated

with great fervor and enthusiasm.

On 27th

February, 2017, the program was

inaugurated by Dr. V.S. Deogaonkar, Principal

Dr. V. G. Thakare presided over the function,

and IQAC coordinator Dr. H. S. Lunge and the National Science Day program coordinator

Dr. Prashant Mandlik were present on the dais.

Under the Physical & Chemical Science theme

about 31 models were displayed by students in

this competition. 16 models from Life Science

by 19 Students were there in this category.

With posters from Life Sciences about twenty

two students of UG and PG had participated.

Children of Shri. Ganesh Das Rathi High

School and Shri. Shivaji High School & Junior

College, Shivaji Nagar, Amravati, visited the science exhibition on 28th

February.

Inauguration of Sir C. V. Raman Auditorium: The inauguration of Sir C. V. Raman

Auditorium was held on 10th

April 2017 at the

hands of Sh. Bhausaheb Pundkar, Minister of

Agriculture, Govt. of Maharashtra. On this

occasion Adv. Arun B. Shelke, President, Shri

Shivaji Education Society, Amravati and other

executive members were present.

National Statistics Day celebrated: National Statistics Day-2017 was organized jointly by the Department of Statistics and

Regional Joint Director, Economics and Statistics, Amravati Region, on 29th

June, on the eve

of the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The inaugural session

was chaired by Adv. Arun B. Shelke, President, Shri Shivaji Education Society Amravati.

The Divisional Commissioner Shri Piyush Singh inaugurated the event and elaborated the

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importance of statistical data in administration.

Shri Abhijit Bangar, Collector, Amravati District

was the chief guest. The Joint Director Shri

Prakash Dyare had initiated the activity. Prof. V.

G. Bhamburkar, elaborated on the significance

of Statistics. On this occasion two lectures were

organized for students on Job Opportunities in

Statistics and The Statistics Law, delivered by

Dr. H. S Lunge and Mrs. Bhakare. The Principal

Dr. V. G. Thakare delivered the inaugural speech. Dr. S. V. Choudhari andSh N. S.

Makeshwar and Dr. U.V. Kale takes efforts to conduct the programme. The teachers of

statistics of other colleges and students were present on the occasion.

Department of Botany

Scientific Film Show It was organized on 27

th February, 2017 in the

botany laboratory. 46 students were present for

the activity and they watched two films on Earth

and India’s Mars Mission.

Department of Chemistry(U.G.)

Intercollegiate Seminar Competition: This competition was organized by the department of Chemistry on 27

th February, 2017 in

the A.V Theatre of the college for B.Sc II students on the topic ‘Solid State’. 16 students

from different colleges had participated in the

competition. Dr. M. L. Narwade, Retired

Professor, G.V.I.S.H., Amravati and Dr. V. M.

Raut. Head, Department of Chemistry, G.V.I.S.H.

Amravati judged the competition. At the end of the

competition the result was declared and prizes

were given to the winners suc as Miss Gargi

Chaudhari(First), Shri Shivaji Science College,

Amravati, Miss P. R. Rekhate(Second), Shri

Shivaji Science College, Akot, Miss V. N. Sharma

(Third) R.L.T. Science College, Akola and Miss Megha Kotak (Third),.The activity was

coordinated by Dr. S. K. Rithe, Associate Professor with the help of the rest of the

departmental staff members.

P.G.-Lecture series:

In memory of Late Dr. Nilay Bhamburkar, the

P.G. department of Chemistry organized a lecture

series for the P.G. Students. Dr. Nandakishor

Karde, Associate professor, P.G. Department of

Chemistry, R.T.M. Nagpur University delivered

his lectures on various topics.

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Department of Physics-

Social Activity: Students were visited to “Matoshri Vrudhashram” on 12 February 2017. During the visit

students organized cleanliness drive in the Vrudhashram premises. Also, students have

interacted with the old people residing there and distributed the fruits and other items for

daily needs.

Competition on Presentation and Demonstration of Physics Experiments:

This competition was organized on 27th

February, 2017 in collaboration with

Amravati University Physics Teachers’

Association, Amravati for B.Sc I, II and

III students. Total 53 students from

different colleges affiliated to S.G.B. A.

U. Amravati participated in the

competition. The students explored and

illustrated the inventive methods for

understanding the principles of physics

through simple, innovative and illustrative

experiments.

Department of Statistics-

Intercollegiate Seminar Competition: The intercollegiate seminar competition was organized on 27

th February, 2017 on the eve of

National Science Day on the theme “Statistics in

Science and Technology”. Ten Students from four

colleges participated in the competition.All

participants presented seminar through ppt on LCD

projector. Dr. D. T. Deshmukh and Mrs. Vandana

Vidhale worked as judges.

First winner was Mr. Vishal Charthad, Second prize

was bagged by Ms. Manushri Choudhary of Brijlal

Biyani Science College, Amravti and Ku. Bhavana

Laware. The teachers and nonteaching staff took

huge efforts to organize the event successfully.

Department of Languages-

Essay Writing Competition:

This competition was organized to encourage the writing skills of the students and foster

scientific temper among them. Every year we receive tremendous response from the students

of different departments and colleges. This year the essay competition was held on 27th

February 2017. The students of undergraduate and post graduate courses participated in the

competition. Overall 50 entries were received from various colleges.

The topics for the essay competition were

1. The Need to Foster Scientific Temper.

2. National Saints’ Attitude to Science.

3.Pradnyachakshu Gulabrao Maharaj’s

Dr Dilip Arsad evaluated the essays. After evaluation, best essays were selected for prizes.

The first prize was bagged by Ms. Swapnil Wighe, a student of M.Sc. I. Ms Ujwala Pakade

won the second prize. To honor the achievement of winners, college organized a Prize

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Distribution Ceremony on 28th

February, 2017. Mementos and certificates were given to the

winners at the hands of honorable Mr. S. M. Khened, Director of Nehru Science Centre,

Mumbai

Department of Zoology-

Scientific Poster Presentation Competition This competition was organized by department of Zoology in which total twenty two students

of UG and PG participated. The competition was held on 28th

February, 2017. Dr. Dabhe and

Dr. Kamble from S.G.B. Amravati University judged the students. The Prize winners were,

Mr. Mukund S. Fiske (B.Sc. III) FIRST, Ms. Snehal B. Dande (B.Sc.I) -- SECOND and KU.

Diksha P. Gawai (B.Sc. III) -THIRD. Dr J. D. Dhote.

Eco-tourism & Wildlife Photography: Organized a two-day residential “Nature Camp cum Workshop” at Shahanur Interpretation

Centre, Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary, Akot Division of Melghat Tiger Reserve on 25-26

February, 2017. In all forty students along with

faculty members of COC-EWP course actively

participated in the Nature Camp cum Workshop.

During this two-day camp students enjoyed the

nature walk, Narnala Fort sightseeing, Vegetation

Monitoring, Bird Watching, Adventure Activities,

Hands on Photography, GPS demonstration and

technical session of the workshop. The Wildlife

technical session and adventure activities session

were led by Wildlife and Mountaineering experts of

the region Dr. Jayanat Wadatkar, Dr.Shrikant Warhekar, Mr. Susil Raut, Mr. Manish

Dhakulkar and Mr.Gourav Kadu.

Great Backyard Bird Count: Department also conducted Great Backyard Bird

Count (GBBC) program on 13th

February, 2017 in

collaboration with Wildlife and Environment

Conservation Society, Amravati. In all 25 students

from the department participated. Total 82 birds

were enlisted by birders during GBBC .

Department of Environmental Science Scientific Rangoli Competition:This competition was organized on 27

th & 28

th February,

2017. The theme was Science & Technology through

Rangoli. Total 23 students of our college participated

in the competition. Mrs. Manisha C. Mohokar & Dr.

Jayashree D. Dhote had judged the skill of the students.

Show was inaugurated at the hands of Prof. V.G.

Bhamburkar, and in the presence of Principal Dr. V. G.

Thakare and all heads of the departments. First Prize:

Ms. Gauri Shendre (M. Sc-I, EVS), Second Prize: Ms.

Monali Vighe, Third Prize:Ms.Vaishnavi Deshmukh

and Ms. Anagha Ghurde

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Visit to Bamboo Garden, Wadali, Amravati:

B.Sc. III, M.Sc. I & II year students visited Bamboo

garden at Wadali, Amravati on 5 March 2017.

Departmental. students were taken on a visit to Solid

Waste Dumping site at Sukali, Amravati, on 9th

March,

2017.On 11th

March, 2017 B.Sc. I year students visited

Wadali lake for Ecosystem Studies.

Under Environmental Awareness Programme students participated in two cycle rallies organized

Dainik Bhaskar on 8th

January, 2017 on the topic

‘Clean India - Green India’and R.T.O. office on

14th

Jan. 2017 on the occasion of ‘Road Safety

Week’.

Water Sample Collection & Analysis: M.Sc. II year students visited various sites for water

sample collection & analysis. This activity was a part of MOU between the department and

Municipal Corporation, Amravati.

On the occasion of World Women's Day, girl

students & faculty members of the department

participated in Walkathon organized by Amravati

Gynecological Association on 8th

March, 2017,

under an MOU of the department.

Department of Geology Rock and Mineral Show:

This show was organized by the department of Geology on 27th

& 28th

February, 2017. The

aim of the show was to expand the knowledge of rocks and minerals available in India.

Almost all the college students and staff members attended the show. The show was

inaugurated at the hands of NSD Convener Dr. Prashant Mandlik in the gracious presence of

IQAC Coordinator Dr. H. S. Lunge. The staff members and the students of the department

were actively engaged in the show and they introduced each and every rock and the mineral

to all the visitors.

Library-Science: Book Exhibition: The library had organized a two-day book exhibition on

27th

& 28th

February, 2017, especially of the reference books available in the library. The

librarian explained the importance of reference book and their types to the visitors.

Coaching Camps: The sports department had organized a special Summer Coaching Camp:

Three Swimming coaching camps were organized at Late Anant Panjabrao Deshmukh

Memorial Swimming Pool of parent society, during the periods from 10th

April to 5th

May,

2017, 6th

May to 31st May, 2017, and 1st June to 25th June, 2017, under the guidance of Dr.

Subhash Gawande. Yoga Camp was organized in the college auditorium during 10th

April to

9th

May, 2017.

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Celebration of National Youth Day and Birth Anniversary of Rashtramata Jijau:

The National Youth Day on the occasion of Birth

Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and the Birth

Anniversary of Rashtramata Jijau was celebrated on

12th

January 2017. Dr V. G. Thakare, Principal, was

the president for the function. The guest of honour

Dr. D. G. Wakade, Director, P. R. Pote Educational

Society, Amravati delivered the informative speech

and interacted with the students. On this occasion 48

students of junior and senior college with

remarkable achievements in Games and Sports, Cultural, NCC and NSS activities at state and

national level were felicitated at the hands of Dr V. G. Thakare and Dr. D. G. Wakade.

ANNUAL SOCIAL GATHERING- SHIVOTSAV 2017 Annual social gathaering ”Shivotsav-2017” of the

college was organized on 30th

and 31st

January 2017.

Hon’ble Mr Pasha Patel, Ex MLC and senior

agriculturist, was the ingaurator and Hon’ble Dr.

Suresh Thakare, Vice-president, Shri Shivaji

Education Society, Amravati, presided over the

function. The other dignitaries on the dais were

Hon’ble H. B. Thakare, Treasurer, Hon’ble Ad. M. K.

Nana Deshmukh, Member, Prof. Arvind Mangale,

Dr. V. G. Thakare, Principal, and Dr. S. P. Gawande, Convener. In this program total 55 Gold

medals were sponsored to meritorious students of Junior college, UG and PG.

Best Teacher award for the year 2016-17 was conferred to

1. Dr. A. S. Burghate, Associate

Professor, from Department of Chemistry.

2. Shri Vinay Labade, Junior college

teacher, Department of Computer Science

Best Non-Teaching Staff: was presented to Shri. Ishwardas Bonde,

Office staff member.

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Best Student Award for the year 2016-17 was presented to

1. Ms. Aishwarya Narendra Bhatkar (12th

)

2. Mr. Rajesh Vairale (B.Sc.-III) –UG(PCM)

3. Ms. Kalyani Ingale(M.Sc.-II)- PG Env. Sc.

NCC Activities. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was organized for cleaning

of college campus on dated 16th

April 2017. The

principal of the college gave the pledge of Swachh

Bharat Campaign to cadets and in his speech

appealed not to get involved in activities that create

litter. Twenty five cadets along with sub major Singh

and Patil took active participation in the Abhiyan.

On 17th

Apri,l 2017, cadets actively participated in

road traffic control.

On the morning of 18th

April, 2017, NCC cadets led by ANO Lt. N.H. Bansod, gave a power

point presentation for the people who were in queue for reservation of railway tickets, about

Cashless India and BHIM APP at Amravati Railway station. On this occasion Shri Katakgale,

station incharge was present.

Book published/Edited-

Dr.R.G. Jadhao is the associate editor of UGC approved Journal of Life Sciences &

International Research Journal of Science and Engineering. The Journal of Life Sciences No.

is 48951, ISSN No.2320-964X (online) and 2330-7817(print).The Journal Cosmos impact

factor & SJIF impact factor 4.36 & 4.23 respectively. International Research Journal of

Science and Engineering, No. is 63628, ISSN No.2322-0015. The Journal Cosmos impact

factor & SJIF impact factor 3.662 & 4.115 respectively.

Dr. N.V. Bhatkar, AssociatePprofessor, Department of Zoology has edited the practical

Zoology Book for B.Sc,I (Sem II) .

Dr.J.D.Dhote Assiantant Professor, Department of Zoology has Published 02 Practical

Zoology Books, 1) Advanced Genetics and Animal Ecology for B.Sc. II (Sem IV) and

Molecular Biology & Advanced Genetics for B.Sc.III (SemVI).

Dr. G.A.Wagh Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology has published Practical Zoology

Book Life and Diversity of Non-Chordata for B.Sc,I (Sem II) .

UGC, New Delhi has sanctioned the ‘100%Travel Grant’ to Dr.G.A.Wagh for paper

presentation abroad.

Dr.Wagh presented his research paper in the 7 th

International Hornbill Conference, Kuching,

Sarawak, Malaysia, 16th

to 18th May 2017.

Students Achievements:

Ph.D Awarded: Mr. Rahul R. Kajalkar was awarded the Ph.D. Degree completed his research work under

the supervision of Dr.R.G.Jadhao, Ku.Alka M. Vikhar has submitted her Ph.D completed

her research work under the supervision of Dr.R.G.Jadhao,

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Meritorious Students in SGBAU 2016:

UG Merits

Snehal Holey,

1st Merit

Zainab Ali,

6th

Merit

Shamal Vasu,

7th

Merit

PG Merits

Diksha Pawar,

1st Merit, Physics

Akshata Dharmapuria

1st Merit, Env. Science

Priti Tupone,

1st Merit , Bioinformatics

Pratiksha Khedkar,

2nd

Merit, Env. Sc.

Nikhil orode,

2nd

Merit, Bioinformatics

Pooja Mave,

3rd

Merit Env. Sci

Bhavarthi Satpute, 3rd

Merit, Bioinformatics

• Miss Shivali Deshmukh was awarded for her poem ‘Beti’ in the poetry competition at

IMA, Amravati on the eve of World Women’s Day on 8th

March 2017.

• Miss Veena Bobade and Mr. Tushar Hedau have passed SET Exam 2016.

• Shashank Rukhane of BSc-I participated in, the West Zone Inter University Table Tennis

Tournament at Gujarat University, Ahmadabad from 5th

to 8th

February 2017

• Parmeshvar Khade of B.Sc.II, participated in Malkhamb held at Punjab University,

Chandigarh from 01 to 05 February, 2017. Ku Shreya Anil Telmore of BSc-I participated

in Taekwondo held at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak from 15th

to 21st March,

2017.

• Ku.Pooja S. Gulhane B.Sc.III (BTZ) has bagged the First Prize in Bio-Genius

Competition -2017 organized bythe Zoology Department, GVISH, Amravati

• Mr.Aditi N. Chimote, B.Sc.III (BTZ) has bagged the Second Prize in Bio-Genius

Competition -2017 organized by the Zoology Department, GVISH, Amravati.

• Miss Shivani Dhoke & Miss Pratiksha Gawhale, B. Sc. I, bagged second prize, in

intercollegiate Physics Seminar Competition . Mr. Sanket Korde, B.Sc.II, bagged first

prize intercollegiate Physics Seminar Competition

• Miss Nikita Nagtode, of B.Sc. III, bagged First prize in intercollegiate Physics Seminar

Competition.

Chaired Sessions in Conferences:

Dr.N.V.Bhatkar chaired the session in National Conference on ‘Recent Advances and

opportunities in Biological Sciences’ organized by Late Pundlikrao Arts, Commerce and

Science, College, Shirpur (Jain) on 17th March 2017.

Dr.G.A.Wagh presented his research paper entitled “ Spatial distribution and Habitat Choice

of Two Sympatric Species of Hornbills in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, Central India’’ in the 7 th

International Hornbill Conference, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia during 16th

to 18th

May

2017. The 7 th

International Hornbill Conference witnessed the participation of 150 delegates

comprising of hornbill experts, hornbill researchers, hornbill conservators and hornbill lovers

from 15 countries.

Dr.G.A.Wagh delivered a guest lecture on ‘Status & Distribution of Sparrow in Backyard

and its Conservation’ on 20th March 2017 in the RDIK College, Badnera Rly.

Dr. Sangita Ingole was felicitated for her active participation in Walkathon on the eve of

Women's Day organised by the Amravati Gynecological Association, Amravati.

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Ms. Aruna U. Kakde chaired the session in National conference held at North Maharashtra

University, Jalgaon on 23-24 January, 2017

Mr. K.J. Gawai was awarded the M.Phil. degree.

Superannuation of Teachers: Ms. Kavita Daware, a junior college lecturer in Marathi from Languages Department,

retired on 28th

February, 2017 after her service period of 31 years. She was a popular

teacher amongst her students. She had contributed through articles and books about Marathi

literature and involved herself in the propagation of the use of Marathi in administration.

Dr. Prakash W. Deotare, Head, Department of Botany, retired on 31

st May 2017 after 33

years of service in the college. He was the member of IQAC and was engaged in research

activities. During his tenure as the head the Botany department had organized two national

conferences and many other academic events.

Sh Arun Dhobale , lecturer in junior college in chemistry retired on 30th

June 2017. He has

served 32 years in Shri Shivaji Education Society. He has contributed more in improving the

teaching quality and result of twelfth class.

Future Events: 1. One Day Workshop on NAAC Accreditation Awareness on 23

rd November 2017, jointly

organized with IQAC, SGBAU.

2. Amravati District Avishkar Competition on 14th

December 2017.

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