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Annual Festival RoobarooExtra-Curricular Activities & SeminarsCommemoration ActivitiesISR Activities

Every year NMITD organizes many sports and cultural inter-collegiate competitions as part of its mega annual social festival titled “Roobaroo”. The activities are based around a core theme.The theme is based on current issues which is selected by Roobaroo  core committee and faculty members.

Various inter-college sports competitions are conducted which included outdoor as well as indoor games.In addition to this many innovative cultural and creative activities are organised.

RooBaRoo concluded with   “Annual Day” and “Convocation Ceremony”. Where “Annual Day” was well chalked out with various  performances of students like  solo-singing, group-singing, solo-dancing, group-dancing, etc.

In the “Convocation Ceremony” the graduating batch of MCA  and MMS  were awarded their degree.

convocation certificates and also felicitated with a special NMITD graduation memento frames in the presence of dignitaries.

Sure, arranging the list in descending order would mean starting with the most recent year and going backward:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A Lecture Session on Tobacco Products, Tobacco Addiction and Cessation

An enlightening session on variety of issues related to tobacco was conducted at NMITD by Dr Prasad Rane from Aga Khan Health Services India on 20th October 2018. Dr Rane gave the students of NMITD, a 360 degree comprehensive understanding of all aspects related to Tobacco in India, right from their production, distribution, advertising, variety of tobacco products, the business models and vested interests involved, the existing laws for curbing the addiction to the serious health hazards –all mental/physical as well as socio-economical –  as a consequence of Tobacco related addiction. There were students of both MCA and MMS Present for the session.

Among others students got to know the following important facts on Tobacco:

“Tobacco is a product prepared from the leaves of the tobacco plant by curing them. The plant is part of the genus Nicotiana and of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. While more than 70 species of tobacco are known, the chief commercial crop is N. tabacum. The more potent variant N. rustica is also used around the world.

Tobacco contains the alkaloid nicotine, which is a stimulant, and harmala alkaloids. Dried tobacco leaves are mainly used for smoking in cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and flavored shisha tobacco. They can also be consumed as snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco and snus.

Tobacco use is a risk factor for many diseases, especially those affecting the heart, liver, and lungs, as well as many cancers.

India has 96,865 registered tobacco farmers and many more who are not registered. In 2010, 3,120 tobacco product manufacturing facilities were operating in all of India. Around 0.25% of India’s cultivated land is used for tobacco production.”

Most importantly students became aware of a concrete and powerful 4 D method for helping themselves or their loved ones to quit the tobacco addiction. The 4D method involves:

  • Delay: The urge will pass whether you smoke or not Drink plenty of water
  • Deep Breath: Getting oxygen to the brain helps release de-stressing hormones.
  • Drink Plenty of Water:
  • Do something:to take your mind off smoking

Fig 1:  Dr Prasad Rane interacting with NMITDians on Tobacco Addiction

Fig 1: Dr Prasad Rane interacting with NMITDians on Tobacco Addiction

Fig 2: Various tobacco products and poisson chemicals involved

Fig 2: Various tobacco products and poisson chemicals involved

Fig 3: New smokeless tobacco products for attracting youths

 

Putting Pen to Paper – NMITD Industrial Visit 2018 to Navneet Education Ltd.

DES’s Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology and Development, had organized a one day Industrial Visit to Navneet Education Ltd, Village Khaniwade, District, Vasai on Friday, 5th October 2018. Navneet Education Limited is an educational syllabus based content provider in print & digital medium, manufacturer of scholastic paper stationery, publisher of general & children books and also has a wide range of scholastic non-paper stationery products.
Navneet Education Limited is in the business of Educational and children Books Publishing, Scholastic paper stationery and non-paper stationery products. It operates in three segments – Publication, Stationery and Others. 
Over the decades, Navneet has emerged as the preferred brand for educational products among teachers and students. The immensely popular products like Vikas workbooks, Gala practice books, YuVa full-scapes, are hot favorites amongst the young segment of India. These products are bestsellers not just because of their superior quality but also because of the nostalgic association of 90’s kids.
Over 200 students of MMS and MCA along with faculty, were split in different group and were given a tour of the factory and one factory supervisor explained all the different stages of printing and binding. The students were amazed to see the huge machines especially the one which was used in storage. The students saw the different process that the paper went through to finally be bound as a work book/ note book etc. The students were very excited and curious, they asked several questions to their supervisors. The students were then shown short film about the history, evolution of Navneet Education and its new unique product range. Finally the students flocked to buy some of the note book/work book which was exclusively for exports.

One Day Industrial Visit 2018 at Navneet Publications Ltd at Panvel

 

NMITDian’s Beach cleaning Activity 2018

UNITED WAY MUMBAI along with NMITDians !! !
Most of us are armchair environmentalists but NMITD guys are walking their talk! 30 MCA and MMS Students of NMITD along with the Student Council President, Mr. MayurNaik and Student Council Secretary Mr.VighneshKhale and Faculty Member , Dr.AnitaBobade and Prof. PritamWarke went to the Mahim Beach near Hinduja Hospital to work along with United Way Mumbai to volunteer for Mahim Beach Clean Up.
Every time they pulled out a deep-seated piece of plastic from the sand, we’re reminded that our efforts – however sincere – are only scratching the surface. Long way to go before we return the beach its natural glory. Keep at it! Most of the students realized that the sea was full of plastic bags and little bottles and were informed by CEO, IS Mr. IndranilSengupta that this could be recycled if they as consumers stack it and give it to the “radiwalla” for recycling. Students realized that most of the things which they use can be disposed of sensibly. A great learning experience!
United Way Mumbai’s Team ably guided the student volunteers along with 6 exerts from DOW chemicals who had come from USA. This activity was also supported by Solid Waste Management, MCGM, MCGM G/North Ward and our community partners ,Mahim Beach Clean Up, Beach 

Participation by NMITDiansin Beach Clean-Up of Dadar Chowpatty on8thSeptmeber 2018

 

Thoughts on Mahatma Gandhi

The Institute organized a session on Thoughts on Mahatma Gandhi in March 2018. The session continued for 2 hours. Around 80 students and 15 faculty members attended this programme. The session was delivered by Mr. Saurabh Surve. The guest explained the different thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi which was very useful in our day to day activities. The guest also explained the different thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi such as Change and service, Religion, God and Spirituality etc. and its implications today.

 

Chinni-Kum Awareness

Deccan Education Society have launched a “Chinni Kum” awareness week to promote an awareness regarding  Chinese Products proliferation in Indian Markets amongst  youngsters. Total 11 faculties and 45 students participated in the same.

As a part of that programme, MCA students made a documentary, “Made in India”. Indians have the capabilities and the expertise to make world class products and services and the film motivated the youths to buy and promote “Made in India “products. An engaging and creative film was made on this theme by MCA students, Pushpak Bhoir, Ameya PrabhuAjgaokar, Akshay Parab and Jeetendra Vadhwana under the guidance of Prof. Apeksha Khopkar. This film was screened in various colleges across Mumbai and was well received. It is also uploaded on YouTube and NMITD FB.

Many Debates and Elocution competition were held. NMITD, had arranged a group discussion for the students of MMS and MCA. There were 9 MCA/MMS students who participated in the discussion, which went on for around 15 minutes. The group discussion had a comprehensive approach about India and China. The major points of discussion included the development history of both the countries, Economy, Budget, Laws, Inflation etc. The students emphasized our Honorary Prime Minister, Shri NarendraModi’s vision of India having an influential role in the global affairs of the near future. Inspite of both the countries being large democracies, India provides lucrative opportunities and growth environment across 25 sectors. Finally the students concluded that India will definitely be a power to reckon with by 2025 especially true with India being a major hub in I.T and Media. Thus India can surely be seen as an emerging superpower by vision 2020.

MMS Students had made a 3 minute Street Play on the same theme. This was scripted by our Library Attendant Mr.Arjun Chavan and Directed by Dr.Anita Bobade. Following students along with other MMS/MCA students promoted this street play in colleges of Mumbai.

  1. Sonal Kadam
  2. Seema Choudhary
  3. Akshita Kurtadkar
  4. Pradnya Javkar
  5. Aishwarya Kadam
  6. Hardik Makwana
  7. Siddeshwar Bhagat

Colleges were the street plays were performed include:

  1. Kirti College, Dadar, Mumbai
  2. Ruparel College, Matunga, Mumbai
  3. Andrews College, Bandra West, Mumbai
  4. M.K. College, Bandra West, Mumbai
  5. ThadoomalSahani Engineering College, Bandra West, Mumbai
  6. Khar Education Society’s College, Khar West, Mumbai
  7. Chetana College, Bandra East, Mumbai
  8. Uttar Bharatiya ( Mahindra Pratap Sharda Pratap Singh ) College, Bandra East
  9. Pattuck College, Santacruz East, Mumbai
  10. Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, Santacruz East, Mumbai
  11. Wilson College, Chowpatty, Mumbai
  12. Hinduja College, Charni Road, Mumbai
  13. KC College, Churchagte, Mumbai.

Session on Right to Information Act, 2005.

The students were enlightened by a session on the Right to Information Act, 2005 by Mrs.Aditi Sawant. The students were educated on the scope, purview and the implications of the Act. The speaker spoke about the rights of Indian citizens under the Act.

The said session was conducted on 8th Feb 2016 and was attended by 145 students.

 

Consumer Awareness Program

The Institute organized a session by Mumbai Grahak Panchayat for students on Consumer Awareness . The session was conducted by resource persons of Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (Bandra Division) for students of NMITD on 12th September 2016. It highlighted the often ignored rules and rights of the consumers as well as the products purchased from e-commerce portals. Total 12 faculties and 77 students attended the same.

 

National Integration Activity

The Institute organized the Group Discussion on National Integration in April 2015. The programme continued for 2 hours. Around 65 students and 13 faculty members attended this programme. The Group discussion was conducted by the HR faculties Prof. Renuka Savant and Prof. Kasturi Naik.  The guest explained that National integration refers to the unity and integrity of the nation. India is a country of splendid diversity yet representing unity. There is diversity in the culture, traditions, customs and languages of the people, but we are all united as Indians.  National integration brings all the people together in peace and harmony. A nation’s growth and development depends on its unity and integrity.

 

Abhinav Bharat

The institute organized the lecture on Abhinav Bharat in January 2014. The programme continued for 2 hours. Around 110 students and 12 faculty members attended this programme. The lectured was delivered by honourable Dr. Pankaj Phadnis. The guest explained that Abhinav Bharat was founded by Veer Savarkar in 1904 to fight against British empire. He further added that Vinayak Savarkar and Ganesh Savarkar started Mitra Mela, a revolutionary secret society in Nasik in 1899. It was one among several such melas (revolutionary societies) functioning in Maharashtra at that time, which believed in the overthrow of British rule through armed rebellion. In 1904, in a meeting attended by 200 members from various towns in Maharashtra, Vinayak Savarkar renamed it Abhinav Bharat.

 

Commemorating Mahatma Gandhi’s 149th Birth Anniversary @ NMITD

 

MMS 1st Year Student Yogita, Giving Speech on Occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2018

NMITD observed the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd of October 2018.To mark the occasion the students of MMS 1st year organized a short program in the presence of professors and other MCA/MMS students, wherein the studentYogitaaddressed the crowd with her small and succinct speech. She recollected in brief the political career and life trajectory of Mahatma Gandhi beginning in South Africa with the fight for civil rights of Indian citizens residing in South Africa and then took further shape in Indian freedom struggle where he played a pivotal role in mobilizinga mass movement against British colonialism by inventively applying his methodology of Non-violent Satyagraha and peaceful non-cooperation against the exploitations by British Raj. A small discussion took place during which other faculty members and some students shared their thoughts on the ever increasing relevance of Gandhi in today’s turbulent times, mired as it is with the rising menace of global terrorism and also the tendency to respond to it with self-aggrandizing militaristic nationalism.

On this occasion we all remembered this great son of India who was shot dead on January 30, 1948, but who still is alive and will remain so in foreseeable future in the hearts and souls of not only Indians but the World at large.

This occasion also marks the 114th birth anniversary of Shri LalBahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India. NMITD’s students and staff paid their homage to him as well remembering his slogan of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” and his role in uplifting the agricultural sector in post-independence India.

Commemoration of the 2nd Anniversary of India’s Surgical Strike Event

Deccan Education Society Mumbai Campus Celebrated the “ ParakramParva” – The Second Anniversary of “ Surgical Strikes” carried by the Indian Army across the Line of Control, on Saturday 29th September 2018.

Chief Guest Col K S Kondal was given a welcome by NCC students by a March Past at the ground of Kirti College. He saw the Poster Exhibition made by the students and then came to the Hall for addressing the students.Col K S Kondal made a brief presentation on the Surgical Strikes that was carried out on September 29, 2016 by the Indian Army was a historic move, which resulted in the death of 38 terrorist. It was indeed a brave move where there was no casualty on the Indian side.

He congratulated the brave soldiers fighting to maintain the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. “They personify courage and heroism. The nation salutes them,” he said. He expressed the hope that the long-festering Kashmir tangle would be resolved soon.

Col K S Kondal address was interesting, engaging and energetic. He urged the common people to stand solidly behind the armed forces to further raise their morale and the will to fight the enemies of the nation and protect its geographical sovereignty; he said that this is what is now needed.

Col. Kondal also answered many questions raised by the faculty and the students of Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology and Development, Jayashree Kothari Business School and NCC cadets of Kirti College. He also gave a brief explanation of the uniform worn by the officers of the Armed Forces and how Army had empowered his life.
After this, on the grounds of Kirti College there was a Bunker Busting Drill and a “ Surgical Strikes” demonstration by the NCC cadets of Kirti College. After this demonstration, Retd Major Dr.Bohara motivated the NCC cadet, students to be of service to the Nation. He was immensely impressed by their drill. Prof. NandakumarBorahde did a great job as a compere.

Dr.SeemaSaple, Principal, Kirti College, Dr.SamadhanKhamkar, Director, NMITD, Dr.ShrutiManatri, Director, JSKBS Dr.CharulataKulkarni, Vice Principal,and Life Member, Dr.D V Pawar and Dr.SeemaPurohit along with NCC Cadets and students of NMITD, JSKBS were present to celebrate the occasion.

Celebrating 2nd Anniversary of Surgical Strike Day at NMITD in presence of Col K. S. Condal

 

Rashtriya Shikshan Divas

We at NMITD observed National Education Day (Rashtriya Shikshan Divas) on the occasion of the birth anniversary of late Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, freedom fighter and one of the founding fathers of independent India .

On this occasion Prof. Anita Bobade of MMS addressed students emphasizing the crucial role played by Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad as an educationist. Head Librarian Ms. ShamalaMajumdar initiated a discussion with students provoking them by raising important questions regarding the difference between education and merely job-oriented training. Prof. Ms. PrachiKulkarni of MMS extended the discussion started by Ms. ShamalaMajumdar illustrating the distinction by means of intuitive examples.

Students gave a very good response by attending in good numbers on the occasion. They found that the discussions and lectures were truly fruitful in reinforcing the importance, the respective values and the role of education in them, particularly useful in the knowledge economy of the current 21st century.

 

Rashtriya Ekta Divas Observed at NMITD

The third RashtriyaEkta Divas (National Unity Day) was observed at NMITD on the occasion of the birth anniversary of SardarVallabhai Patel, the great freedom fighter and one who was called the Iron Man of India. SardarVallabhai Patel as we know was one of the greatest freedom fighters and the one who is considered as instrumental in keeping India united.

On this occasion the students of MCA at NMITD conducted drawing and painting activities under the theme of National Integrity. Lots of students participated in this activity with lots of diverse and interesting/insightful sketches, paintings and drawings produced by many. The theme truly brought out the cohesive unity amidst multicultural diversity that marks the true spirit of India.

Republic Day @ NMITD

On 26th January every year Republic day is celebrated with the Director hoisting the flag and reciting the National Anthem. The students are enlightened about the freedom struggle and homage is paid to our freedom fighters. Students are encouraged to speak about National integrity, patriotism and Unity.

The function is concluded with VandeMataram

 

Independence Day @ NMITD

On 15th August every year Independence day is celebrated with the Director hoisting the flag and reciting the National Anthem. The students are enlightened about the freedom struggle and homage is paid to our freedom fighters. Students are encouraged to speak about National integrity, patriotism and Unity.

The function is concluded with VandeMataram

Founder’s Day @NMITD

Deccan Education Society, a star in the galaxy of educational institutes,  has a  132 glorious years legacy imparting value based education for  masses.  It is celebrated on  9th August, every year to  pay  respects to the illustrious founders,– LokmanyaBalGangadharTiak, Professor VamanShivramApte,Gopal Ganesh Agarkar,VishnushastriChiplunkar and MahadeoBallalNamjoshi.

Homage is given to our founding fathers,  and the students are reminded about the contribution of the founders. 9th August is a day, when Principal VamanShivramApte, the  first Principal of the Fergusson College, Pune and also the secretary of DES, passed away .  In honour of his contribution, the Deccan Education Society has been observing the day (9th August) as Founders Day.

DES has a glorious tradition of starting an Indian Education Institute during the “British Raj”. He also spoke about the evolution of DES, and the 45 Institutes it has under its ambit and the illustrious alumni.

All the teaching, non teaching staff and students pay floral tributes to the founding fathers.

Unity in Diversity @ NMITD

On 15th August, 2015, the 70th Independence day, The Director, Dr.Seema Purohit, hoisted the flag.  In her address, she mentioned about the freedom struggle and paid homage to our freedom fighters. Dr.Anita Bobade, recited the poem of Gurudev Tagore, “ Where the Mind is Without Fear” and spoke about how young and vibrant India would be soon a super power globally by 2025. Ms. Steffi D’silva, MCA, Second Year Students, enlightened her friends about the significance and importance of our national anthem. Thereafter patriotic songs were sung by MCA student Mr. Saurabh Markal and Group. This was followed by a Fashion Show  Jai  Ho…whose theme was “Religious Unity in India”.  The audience was enthralled   by superb compering by Ms. Divya Salian.

 

REPORT OF THE VIRTUAL GUEST SESSION ON

“Stree Shakti – Women Entrepreneurs”

Organized by DES’s NMITD, CIMDR & JSKBS

Date: 15th May 2021

Venue: MS Teams platform

Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

DES’s NMITD, CIMDR & JSKBS had organized a guest session on “Stree Shakti – Women Entrepreneurs” virtually on 15thMay 2021 for Management (MMS/MBA/PGDM), and Technology (MCA) students for unleashing their personal & professional effectiveness and initiating the students’ journey towards being an effective global leader.

Smt. Meenal Mohadikar Mam is the First-Generation Entrepreneur and Proprietor of Swaroop Agencies and Anand Trade Development Services. She is the Founder President of Aamhi Udyogini Prathisthan, which is an NGO working for empowering thousands of women entrepreneurs from Maharashtra and Goa. Smt. Meenal Mohadikar Mam is also the Vice President of Maharashtra Economic Development Council. She is also the First and Only President, so far in the 90 years of history of Maharashtra Chamber of commerce, Industry & Agriculture. Meenal Mohadikar Mam’s Educational Qualification include a B.Sc. (Microbiology) and D.M. L. T. She is also associated in various capacities with Management Institutes like PTVA and IES.

She started Anand Trade Development Services which organizes trade exhibition by name ‘Consumers Shoppee’, ‘Festival Shoppee’ all over Maharashtra for last 26 years . A variety of consumer products, right from pin to piano are made available to buyer under one roof. These exhibitions are carried out throughout the year in various parts of Maharashtra & Goa.

The major takeaways of today’s session are

  1. Exploring importance of clarity of vision in business
  2. Identifying the right networking tools for your business
  3. Understanding venture creator role in society
  4. Empowering women to be part of mainstream business
  5. Generating Ideas with Individuals and teams

Number of Participants: 90 students & 7 teachers

In conclusion, the guest session has provided good insights on Women Entrepreneurship, Govt. Schemes and how to initiate the process of being an idea & employment generator to our students along with clarity of word TEAM which according to Smt. Meenal stands for Talent, Efforts, Action & Management.

Glimpses of the Guest session on “Stree Shakti – Women Entrepreneurs”

REPORT ON -“In Pursuit of Happiness – Mental Health Challenges and Solutions during Covid19 Crisis”

DES’s NMITD

Date: 4th November 2020

Organized by ICC, DES’s NMITD

Venue: Online Through Microsoft Teams

Resource Person: Ms. Anuradha Kamesh

On account of National Stress Awareness Day, ICC had organized, an online session on the challenges of Mental Health Issues faced by the youth. The Resource Person, was a renowned Counselling Psychologist and Career Counsellor, Founder of Mindz Infinity, Ms. Anuradha Kamesh. The basic objective of this session.

Dr. Anuradha Kamesh Madam stressed on Different Psychological Issues faced during Covid19; She spoke about Social Anxiety about FOMO ( Fear of Missing Out) v/s JOMO ( Joy of Missing Out) which is a practice amongst youth.

She stressed about Living in the Present Moment and Mindfulness. She also gave us a demonstration of Mindful meditation and some relaxing techniques.

The Objectives of the online session was as follows:

  • Recognize the importance of mental health among youngsters, especially during the
    Pandemic, and measures to tackle them.
  • Suggest a few relaxing techniques and mindful meditation.

The session was very interactive and students were pouring questions for a long time.

The Total Number of Attendees were 84

Some of the Screenshots of the Session.

Glimpses of the Virtual “In Pursuit of Happiness” Webinar on Microsoft Teams

 

DES’ NMITD Organizes “THE DISCUSSION ON MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN”

Date: 8th March 2020

Organized by Women Development Cell, DES’s NMITD

Venue: DES’s NMITD

The women development cell at DES’s NMITD organized a discussion and talk on the mental health of women on the occasion of Women’s Day on 8th March 2020. The motivational talk was given by Dr. Ujjwala Deshmukh. She is a practicing gynecologist with over 29 years of experience and Chapter Secretary (Nagpur), Indian Menopause Society and authored various books on similar topics.

The Objectives of the workshop are as follows:

  • Recognize the importance of mental health among women.
  • Suggest a few stress management techniques.
  • Help deal with multi-tasking positively and manage time.

Program of the Workshop:

SessionParticularsResource Person
Time and stress managementLearn techniques and importance of mental healthDr. Ujjwala Deshmukh
ActivitiesStress busters and gamesPracticing gynaecologist, Writer, Counsellor

Number of Participants: 14 women employees

Outcome of the Workshop:

1. It helped the participants in understanding the importance and essence of work-life balance. Besides, the concept of stress management was discussed.

2. The motivational talk and activities acted as a stress buster and gave glimpses of techniques that can be used to manage mental stress.

The participants had enriching insights because of the pep talk and related activities.

Mental Health of Women Workshop Participants

Report of “Seminar on Swami Vivekananda” (on occasion of National Youth Day 2020)

Organized On: 17th January 2020

Venue: NMITD E-15 Classroom

Targeted Audience: MCA/MMS Students and Faculty Members

Number of Participants: 70 students and 5 faculty members

National Youth Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda every year on 12th January. This year on 17th January 2020, to mark the occasion of 157th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanda, a one day seminar was organized at Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology and Development (NMITD) for its MCA and MMS students. The eminent resource persons were Ms. Sujata Dalvi and Mrs Swati Kulkarni from Vivekanda Kendra, Dadar.

Objective of the workshop:

  1. Create awareness about Yoga among students and faculty members.
  2. Inculcate Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts in students.

Outcome of the workshop:

Ms Sujata Dalvi is a jivanvrati at Vivekanda Kendra’s Kanyakumari Shakha. Whereas Mrs. Swati Kularni is an accomplished Yoga instructor training youth in Yoga across Maharashtra through Vivekanda Kendra.

Both MCA and MMS students participated with vigor and engagement throughout the interactive seminar . The thoughts and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, his history and contributions to India and World Religions was uncovered. The relevance of Swamiji’s thoughts particularly so in todays troubled times was felt by each and every-one who attended this seminar.

Around 70 MCA and MMS students and 5 faculty members participated in the seminar.
The introduction of the resource persons was given by Mr. Pratik A. Desai, Asst. Professor, MCA Dept at NMITD. Vote of Thanks was offered by Mr. Girish Jadhav, Asst. Prof., MMS Dept.

Pics : 1) Ms. Sujata Dalvi from Vivekanda Kendra addressing students

2) Prof Girish Jadhav offering Vote of Thanks on the occasion

Report on “Project Trishna-Mahaparinirvan Din” 2019-20

Name of the Activity: Project Trishna-Mahaparinirvan Din.

Date and Time: 6th December 2019, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Venue: DES’s NMITD.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants : 47 students and 02 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Event management coordination.
  2. In students inculcate their social responsibilities toward society.
  3. Manage and handle the crowd of pilgrims.
  4. Understand the importance of drinking water and it’s supply.

Outcome of the event:

“Chaitya Bhoomi” which is a memorial of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. It began to be known as Chaitya Bhoomi after Ambedkar was cremated there after his death on 6 December 1956. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for his followers and Buddhists in the World. Every year on 6th December, pilgrims from all across India come to pay their tribute to Dr. Ambedkar. DES’s NMITD is situated near Chaitya Bhoomi, as a special initiative, student volunteers distributed water to the pilgrims on 6th December every year. This activity inculcates a sense of social responsibility among students. Through this activity, students also learn the importance of drinking water and its supply.

Report of “Workshop on Anti-Corruption Laws” (as part of observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2019)

Organized on: 31st Oct 2019

Venue: NMITD E-15 Classroom

Targeted Audience: MCA/MMS Students and Faculty Members

Number of Participants: 59

As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2019 that was observed this year from 28th October to 2nd November, we at Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology and Development (NMITD), in association with Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB, Maharashtra) organized a one-day workshop to create awareness among students and faculty members regarding the existing Anti-Corruption Laws and their scope and applicability as related to public servants and govt officers involved in various sectors of state and central level departments.

Objective of the workshop:

  1. Create awareness among students and faculty members regarding the existing Anti-Corruption Laws.
  2. Create awareness about scope and applicability of Anti-Corruption Laws in public and government sectors among students and faculties.

Outcome of the workshop:

Mr. L. M. Karde, Senior Advocate with more than 55 years’ experience in dealing with legal issues related to corruption matters and Mr M. N. Mugutrao, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACB Mumbai Range were the expert resource persons for the session.

Advocate Karde shed light on the evolution of Anti-Corruption Laws in India right from the pre-independence era ‘Prevention of Corruption Act 1947’ (which came in force on 11 March 1947), to the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (it made some punishments more stringent) upto the most recent ‘Prevention of Corruption Amendment Act 2018 (which came in force on 26th July 2018). The session was conducted in a lively and interactive manner. From his vast experience Advocate Karde shared interesting real anti-corruption cases, to highlight the pitfalls involved in proving the case, the existing conviction rates, the various loop-holes that are exploited for aquital and other matters. He emphasized the role of three critical factors in such cases: 1) the involvement of investigating officer 2) the nature of judge (he characterized judges into three broad categories as: punishing judges, aquitting judges appreciating judges) and 3) the public prosecutor running the case.

Mr M. N. Mugutrao, Asst Commr of Police ACB, shared with the audiences the nature of working of ACB Maharashtra in handling the corruption cases right from when they receive such complaints to the point of conviction. He explained the protocol followed to verify and validate the claims before filing the case to avoid unnecessary harrasment due to possibility of false cases filed with the intention to malign someone. The various contact channels and social media details for contacting ACB for filing corruption complaints were shared with the participants.

Introduction and Vote-of-Thanks was delivered by Ms Renuka Sawant, Asst. Prof, MMS Department. Together around 60 participants including MCA/MMS students and faculty members attended the workshop.

Few glimpses of the ACB workshop conducted on 31st October 2019

Report on “Siddhivinayak Temple- Crowd Management 2019-20”

Name of the Activity: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple- Crowd Management.

Date and Time: 17th September 2019, 10:30 am to 1:30pm

Venue: Roads leading to Shree Siddhivinayak Temple .

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants : 42 students and 02 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Event management coordination.
  2. Inculcate traffic discipline among the crowd and help in coordinating traffic
  3. Manage and handle the crowd of pilgrims.
  4. To understand the management functions of planning, coordinating and controlling.

Outcome of the event:

The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. On certain auspicious days called Angarika Chaturthi (Sankashti chaturthi comes on Tuesdays) thousands of pilgrims from across India come for his blessings. As a special initiative, students volunteer, under the guidance of Prof. Sugam Chaubal, conduct crowd management and queue management of these pilgrims so the pilgrims are able to take the blessings of the Lord. Through this initiative students learned about queue management, traffic discipline, planning and coordinating crowds and their social responsibilities as well.

Report on “Project Trishna-Anant Chaturdashi” 2019-20

Name of the Activity: Project Trishna-Anant Chaturdashi.

Date and Time: 12th September 2019, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Venue: DES’s NMITD.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants : 32 students and 02 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Event management coordination.
  2. In students inculcate their social responsibilities toward society.
  3. Manage and handle the crowd of pilgrims.
  4. Understand the importance of drinking water and its supply.

Outcome of the event:

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular public festival celebrated all over Maharashtra. Especially in Mumbai it is very popular. This is 10 days celebration where the Ganesh clay Idol is either brought home or in a pandal and is worshipped for 10 days. At the end of 10 days, On the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, it is immersed in the sea. Since DES’s NMITD is situated near the Shivaji Park, Dadar Beach, most of the Ganesh Idols from the nearby homes, pandals come for immersion. As a special initiative, student volunteers distribute drinking water to the pilgrims on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi. This activity inculcates a sense of social responsibility among students. Through this activity, students also learn the importance of drinking water and its supply.

REPORT OF THE WORSHOP ON “HEAL YOUR LIFE” WITH FOCUS ON RELATIONSHIP & CHANGE MANAGEMENT AT DES’S NMITD

Date: 9th August 2019

Organized by MMS Department, DES’s NMITD

Venue: DES’s NMITD

The one day workshop titled “Heal Your Life” for the teaching staff of DES’s NMITD was conducted at their premises to facilitate inner journey & outer manifestation in areas of relationship & change management. This workshop was carefully crafted with personal development tools like reflection exercises, videos, meditations, visualizations, and affirmations. These tools helped participants uncover layers of past conditioning, identify limiting beliefs and release behaviors caused by lack of self-esteem.

The Objectives of the workshop are as follows:

SessionParticularsResource Person
Relationship managementWork on inner self, relationships & healthDr. Kasturi R Naik
Assistant Professor, DES’s NMITD
International Heal Your Life ® Coach
Change managementWork on change management and overall life introspectionInternational Heal Your Life Workshop & Seminar Leader
Certified in Social Psychology
Certified in Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
Certified in EI & NLP

Number of Participants: 9 teaching staff, Director & Associate Director

Outcome of the Workshop:

1. The participants experienced incredible opportunity to work on themselves at their own pace and time and learn from each other throughout the 2-day journey

2. This workshop facilitated the participants to step confidently into the world, and let their voice be heard

In conclusion this workshop allowed the participants to take the next step on their transformational journey

Glimpses of one day “Heal your Life Workshop” at DES’s NMITD

NMITD’s Participates to Spread Awareness on Vehicular Pollution on 2nd June 2019

Name of the Activity: “Green Smiles: Spreading Awareness on Vehicular Pollution”

Date and Time: 2nd June 2019, 7:15 am to 12:30 pm.

Venue: Cycling and/or Community Walk from Shivaji Park to Worli and Back.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Mumbai Youth & Citizens

Number of participants: 55 students and 03 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Spreading the awareness about harmful effects of vehicular pollution.
  2. Spreading the awareness about how cycling is beneficial for environment and for a good health
  3. Manage and handle the event .

Outcome of the event:

Kirti College and NMITD staff members and students participated in the Cycle rally and Environment Walk event titled “Green Smiles” organized in association with NGOs “आम्ही उद्योगिनी प्रगिष्ठान’ व ‘आपलं माणूस’ on 2nd June 2019 at Shivaji Park for “spreading the awareness about the harmful effects of vehicular pollution and to start a journey towards green and clean future”. The cycling event started with warm-up at Narli Baugh at 6:30 am. The cycle rally began at 7:15 am. The rally went up to Bengal Chemicals, Worli and came back to Shivaji Park. Lot of other citizens had joined the rally. Through this activity students and citizens understands the benefits of cycling which can help to reduce vehicular pollution and it is good for health also.

NMITDian’s Beach Cleaning Activity 2018

Name of the Activity: Mahim Beach Cleaning

Date and Time: 8th September 2018, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Venue: Mahim beach.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants: 65 students and 02 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Clean the beach.
  2. Spreading the awareness about marine pollution.
  3. Spreading the awareness regarding the impact of litter on our beaches.
  4. Manage and handle the event.

Outcome of the event:

Most of us are armchair environmentalists but NMITD guys are walking their talk! 30 MCA and MMS Students of NMITD along with Faculty Members went to the Mahim Beach near Hinduja Hospital to work along with United Way Mumbai to volunteer for Mahim Beach Clean Up. United Way Mumbai’s Team ably guided the student volunteers along with 6 experts from DOW chemicals who had come from USA. This activity was also supported by Solid Waste Management, MCGM, MCGM G/North Ward and our community partners, Mahim Beach Clean Up. Through this activity, students learn how reducing litter on our coastal zones will prevent marine pollution.

“The Challenges of Indian Naxalism” Seminar 2018-19

Name of the Activity: Seminar on “The Challenges of Indian Naxalism”

Date and Time: 1st March 2019, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Venue: JSKBS- Auditorium.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: MCA/MMS Students and Teaching/Non-Teaching Staff.

Number of participants: 70 students and 20 staff members.

Outcome of the event:

A seminar on “The Challenges of Naxalism” was conducted at NMITD on 1st Mach 2019 in association with Kirti College. The talk was given by Ms Smita Gaikwad, a former Indian Army Captain and an expert on Maoism. Captain Smita Gaikwad is also associated with Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS) in Mumbai as a Research Scholar.

In her engaging talk Capt Smita Gaikwad said that the Maoists were ranked at par with the deadly terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and Taliban. She highlighted how they do not allow any development in remote areas of Bastar in Chattisgarh and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra. She also propounded a view of Urban Naxalism as not being an imaginary concept and but one that has been in existence over the years, and thus should be taken with due seriousness. According to her many intellectuals sympathetic to extreme left philosophies, particularly Maoism, work extensively in cities as an urban front of the Maoists who operate from the Jungles.

To tackle the menace of Naxalism she advocated a three-pronged strategy of encounter, development and surrender to be implemented in the areas afflicted with the Naxalbari movement. Overall, it was a thought-provoking lecture concluded with an interactive question/answering session with teachers and students of the institute.

NMITD Conducts JAGRUTI – Financial Awareness Programme 2018-19

Name of the Activity: Jagruti- Financial Awareness

Date and Time: 12th March 2019, 12:30 pm o 1:30 pm.

Venue: In and around the campus like local area, buildings etc.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants: 24 students and 02 faculty.

Objectives of the event:

  1. To generate awareness about financial literacy in local community which can help in financial planning.
  2. Educate the local community about the importance of financial stability.
  3. To make the local community financially self-sufficient.

Outcome of the event:

Financial literacy and financial stability are two key aspects of an efficient economy. Financial literacy enhances individuals’ ability to ensure economic security for their families. In India, on one hand, there is a need to reach out to lower income groups and economically weaker sections, and on the other, to millennial who are hyper-connected and require tailor-made financial products but have limited awareness of the possible financial solutions . According to a survey conducted by Standard & Poor’s, over 76% Indian adults lack basic financial literacy and they don’t understand the most basic and key financial concepts. At DES’s NMITD we serve the local community of students, housewives to watch them grow, wealthier. Annually the Institute holds a day workshop where PSU Banks, Mutual Funds, Broking Houses participate and give them training on Banking (including online) as well as investments in Mutual Funds, Stocks. Apart from educating the students and housewives about different aspects of Investments, they are also informed about Careers in Finance and the additional certification they should do. Such initiative spread awareness about social responsibilities among students and they can also educate local community about financial planning, stability and investments.

Report on “Project Trishna-Mahaparinirvan Din” 2018-19

Name of the Activity: Project Trishna-Mahaparinirvan Din.

Date and Time: : 6th December 2018, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Venue: DES’s NMITD.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants: 43 students and 02 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Event management coordination.
  2. In students inculcate their social responsibilities toward society.
  3. Manage and handle the crowd of pilgrims.
  4. Understand the importance of drinking water and it’s supply.

Outcome of the event:

“Chaitya Bhoomi” which is a memorial of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. It began to be known as Chaitya Bhoomi after Ambedkar was cremated there after his death on 6 December 1956. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for his followers and Buddhists in the World. Every year on 6th December, pilgrims from all across India come to pay their tribute to Dr. Ambedkar. DES’s NMITD is situated near Chaitya Bhoomi, as a special initiative, student volunteers distributed water to the pilgrims on 6th December every year. This activity inculcates a sense of social responsibility among students. Through this activity, students also learn the importance of drinking water and its supply.

Report on “Project Trishna-Anant Chaturdashi” 2018-19

Name of the Activity: Project Trishna-Anant Chaturdashi.

Date and Time: 23rd September 2018, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Venue: DES’s NMITD.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants: 36 students and 02 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Event management coordination.
  2. In students inculcate their social responsibilities toward society.
  3. Manage and handle the crowd of pilgrims.
  4. Understand the importance of drinking water and its supply.

Outcome of the event:

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular public festival celebrated all over Maharashtra. Especially in Mumbai it is very popular. This is 10 days celebration where the Ganesh clay Idol is either brought home or in a pandal and is worshipped for 10 days. At the end of 10 days, On the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, it is immersed in the sea. Since DES’s NMITD is situated near the Shivaji Park, Dadar Beach, most of the Ganesh Idols from the nearby homes, pandals come for immersion. As a special initiative, student volunteers distribute drinking water to the pilgrims on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi. This activity inculcates a sense of social responsibility among students. Through this activity, students also learn the importance of drinking water and its supply.

Report on Siddhivinayak Temple- Crowd Management 2018-19

Name of the Activity: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple- Crowd Management.

Date and Time: 31st July 2018, 9:30 am to 12:30pm

Venue: Roads leading to Shree Siddhivinayak Temple.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants: 46 students and 03 faculty members.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Event management coordination.
  2. Inculcate traffic discipline among the crowd and help in coordinating traffic
  3. Manage and handle the crowd of pilgrims .
  4. To understand the management functions of planning, coordinating and controlling.

Outcome of the event:

The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. On certain auspicious days called Angarika Chaturthi (Sankashti chaturthi comes on Tuesdays) thousands of pilgrims from across India come for his blessings. As a special initiative, students volunteer, under the guidance of Prof. Sugam Chaubal, conduct crowd management and queue management of these pilgrims so the pilgrims are able to take the blessings of the Lord. Through this initiative students learned about queue management, traffic discipline, planning and coordinating crowds and their social responsibilities as well.

Counselling Session for Staff members to help strike “Work-Life Balance”

Name of the Activity: Counselling Session for Staff members to help strike “Work-Life Balance”

Date: 10th April 2019

Venue: DES’s NMITD.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Staff members.

Number of participants: 23

Objectives of the event:

  1. To help staff balance personal and professional life.
  2. To demonstrate various stress management techniques.
  3. To empower with the concept of self-management.

Outcome of the event:

The said programme was organized by the Institute and conducted by Dr. Kasturi Naik. Job role stress has continued to grow in each and every field in Indian organizations today. Furthermore it’s highly important for the working professionals to be mentally and physically fit in order to groom the students into a better future. The said event helped to learn various stress management techniques by means of various activities and exercises. It helped staff members in understanding the importance and essence of work-life balance.

Guest Session on “Menstrual Hygiene Management” by Ms. Asmita Neve-Pawar.

Name of the Activity: Guest Session on “Menstrual Hygiene Management”by Ms.Asmita Neve-Pawar

Date and Time: 19th Oct 2018, 10 am to 12 pm.

Venue: DES’s NMITD.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Students.

Number of participants: 68 students, 11 teachers.

Objectives of the event:

  1. To make the students aware about hygiene practices.
  2. To educate the students about the physical, hormonal and emotional changes within the body during menstruation.
  3. To make students aware about the hazards related to unhygienic menstrual practices.
  4. To make students stronger physically and mentally during that period.

Outcome of the event:

Menstruation is a natural process. However, in most parts of the world, it remains a taboo and is rarely talked about. In fact many are unaware about the hygiene management to be followed during the same. The said session was conducted by Ms.Asmita Neve-Pawar. She is a practicing image consultant with over 12 years of experience and has expertly conducted various similar sessions. The said session was very informative and educative in terms of gynaecological hygiene. The students were highly enthusiastic and a lot of their misunderstandings about the process of menstruation were solved and addressed.

Workshop on “Dancing to your Rhythm” by Kathak Visharad Ms. Apeksha Gaje.

Name of the Activity: Workshop on “Dancing to your Rhythm” by Kathak Visharad Ms. Apeksha Gaje.

Date and Time: 8th March 2018, 10 am to 12 pm.

Venue: DES’s NMITD.

Stakeholders for whom the activity was conducted: Teaching and non-teaching staff.

Number of participants: 15 teaching and non-teaching staff.

Objectives of the event:

  1. Introduction of classical dance form of India- Kathak
  2. How to manage work life balance.
  3. Introduction of simple footwork which can be helpful for proper blood circulation in lower limb.
  4. Introduction of graceful postures of Kathak .

Outcome of the event:

On the International Women’s Day, 8th March,2018, the ladies wing, organized a half day workshop on “Dancing to your Rhythm”, to beat the daily pressure of work, family responsibilities and focus on the multi-faceted aspects of the life of a woman – the various roles she plays, Powerful yet soft, Strong yet delicate, creative yet strategic, Saraswathi and Durga; All this and more was brought out in the workshop, where both the teaching and non-teaching women of DES’s NMITD participated ; First she showed some ways to do exercise, while doing daily routine work, like Drishti Bhed, Shiro Bhed, Greeva Bhed; After this a short lesson in footwork, graceful movements was introduced and finally a short introduction to the origin of the graceful, charming and mesmerizing, classical dance form of India – Kathak was given. The conception, the session and the narration, was curated, by one of the accomplished Kathak Dancer and Tutor, Director of Nrityankur, Nritya Visharad, Ms. Apeksha Gaje, who is working in DES’s NMITD as an Assistant Professor, in the MCA Department. Through this workshop, all women realized how Kathak can help them in routine life mental and physical exercise.