Department of EVS - Activities & Events in 2023-24

ACTIVITIES UNDER CARRE

National Level Quiz Competition held by UGC on the theme “Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi”

Department of Environmental Studies of Thakur college of Science and Commerce, Kandivali, Mumbai in collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had organized National Students Paryavaran Competition (NSPC) under the aegis of Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi (PAS) Competition on 29th of August 2023. The quiz was conducted on the theme Environmental Conservation. This quiz was open to all the students of India. The degree and junior college learners of Thakur College of science and commerce section participated in the same. The quiz was done online. Total 4013 leaners participated. Thakur college of Science and Commerce got All India Rank of 5th in this event. They were immediately provided with online certificates through the Government portal itself. This quiz led the sense of knowledge and understanding and evaluated the understanding amongst the learners about Environmental Conservation.

Cleanliness Drive on occasion of Gandhi Jayanti

Department of Environmental Studies, Thakur college of Science and Commerce in collaboration with Mission Clean Mumbai had organised 'Swachata Hi Seva - Kachara Mukta Bharat' on occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October 2023. This event was initiated to clean the hospital premises and plant trees at Genral Hospital, Janakalyan Nagar, Mald West. The event took place from 8am to 11am where total 18 students from Degree Science and Degree Commerce participated in the event. The event ended with distribution of Certificates to the participants.

Paryavaran Mitravat

Paryavaran Mitravat is the departmental distinctive activity that is conducted every year on the themes based on environment. This year the theme was “Sustainovation” – the idea of sustainability with innovation. The prizes of the event was sponsored by Inner Wheel Club of Bombay, Kandivali. This event took place on 6th February 2024. Total of 4 events namely – Muddle it out, Logo Identification, Make the Case and Model Making were organized for participants across different colleges of Mumbai. The event saw a participation of 250 students from 12 outer colleges, including Durgadevi Saraf College, Atharva College, Royal College, Valia College, Thakur Business School, Nirmala College, RD National College, Pralhadrai Lions Dalmia College, KES College, Reena Mehta College, and NMIMS College. The best college trophy was won by Atharva College. 

ACTIVITIES UNDER NATIONAL INTEGRATION

Essay Competition

Essay writing competition was an inter-class event organized by Department of Environment Studies and foundation course on 4th September 2023. The theme of the competition was "National Integration" The Learners were asked to write essays, scan and mail the same. Total 97 learners from professional & regular courses of Science and commerce participated in the event

Extempore Competition on account of Bhasha Divas

To celebrate the Bhasha Day on 11th December 2023, Department of EVS, Business Law and Business Communication had organized an Extempore Speech Competition at Intra-Collegiate level for the Degree College Learners. The topics for the event were 1) India as One linguistic Area, 2) Bharat ki Ekta aur Akhandata mein Bhartiya Bhashaon Ka Yogdaan. The event was held on 11th December 20223 in the Presentation Room (5th Floor) at 11.00am. The learners were given option to give their speech in English, Hindi or Marathi language. Dr. Manju Singhania (Commerce Department) and Dr. Deepa Jamindar (Commerce Department) were the judges of the events. Total 34 learners from Science and Commerce faculties participated in the event.

ACTIVITIES UNDER VALUE EDUCATION

Visit to Gowardhan Eco-Village

To inculate the value of spiritual well-being, Department of Environmental Studies have conducted field visit to GOWARDHAN Ecovillage, Palghar on 27th September 2023. Total 40 students from FYBCom and FYBAF accompanied the Teacher-in-charge, Dr. Priti Gupta to Gowardhan. The guide, Hema Rupa Chaitanya Dasa, at centre helped the students to highlight on the prominent features at the place by showing them the rainwater harvesting methods, waste management methods, gaushala, and other aspects of Krishna Vrindawan. The learners were facilitated with maha prasadam at the place. The entire scenario was a divine entity. This visit have enriched the learners with the knowledge and spirituality of Lord Krishna and his preachings. The field visit ended with a sense of joy and happiness.

OTHER ACTIVITES

Quiz on NEP in collaboration with Statistics and Sports Science Department

Department of Environmental Studies had organized "National Level Quiz Competition on NEP awareness" at Intra-Collegiate level for the Degree College learners along with Department of Statistics and Sports Science. The event was based on awareness regarding the NEP. Total of 177 learners participated in the event. The quiz was held online.

Photography Competition

Photography competition was an event organized by Department of Environment Studies and foundation course in collaboration with Inner-Wheel Club on 9th August 2023. The theme of the competition was "Mumbai Meri Jaan" The Learners were asked click the picture on the said theme and write a caption for the same. Total 96 learners from professional & regular courses of Science and commerce participated in the event. Following are the list of winners for the competition. The certificates and the prizes were presented to the winners by the Inner -Wheel Club, Kandivali on 19th August 2023 on occasion of World Photography Day.

Seminar/ Workshop Attended by the Faculties

Seminar/Workshop/Events organized by department

Department of Environmental Studies have organized Paryavaran Mitravat. On this occasion, on 6th February 2024, a Guest lecture cum Seminar was organized on the theme Sustainovation, where Mrs. Nusrat Khatri, an renowned environmentalist spoke on steps to conserve environment. Total 250 learners participated in the seminar. 

Inter-Collegiate Online Quiz Competition

Inter-Collegiate Quiz Competition was organized by Department of Environmental Studies on 5th June 2023 on account of World Environmental Day. The theme of the competition was “Beat Plastic Pollution” The quiz competition was conducted online via Google form. Total 68 learners from different colleges of Mumbai participated in the event

Crossword Competition

 

Crossword competition was an inter-class event organized by Department of Environment Studies and foundation course on 14th July 2023. The theme of the competition was "Environmental Issues" The Learners were hardcopy sheets where they were asked to write their answers. Total 20 minutes were allotted for solving the crossword. Total 168 learners from professional & regular courses of Science and commerce participated in the event.

Poster Competition

Poster making competition was an inter-class event organized by Department of Environment Studies and foundation course on 28th September 2023. The theme of the competition was "Beat Plastic Pollution" The Learners were asked to prepare posters and submit to the teachers on A3 size of paper. Total 70 learners from professional & regular courses of Science and commerce participated in the event.

Teacher’s Achievement

• Dr. Priti Gupta and Dr. Prajakta Jadhav has completed the NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme organized by UGC-MMTTC from 13th November to 24th November 2023. 

• Dr. Priti Gupta attended a 7 days FDP on Climate Change and its impact in Pune from 8th January 2024 to 13th January 2024.

• Dr. Priti Gupta and Dr. Prajakta Jadhav attended a one-day seminar on “Indian Knowledge system in Higher Education Curricula’ by Prof. K. Ramasubramanian, IIT Bombay held in Thakur College of Science and Commerce on 24th February 2024. 

• Dr. Prajakta Jadhav participated in Interdisciplinary Workshop on Research Methodology in Digital Humanities: A Case, “Computational analysis of Non-Invasive Intervention” held from 26th to 29th February 2024.

Research Work

• Research Proposal at College Level on the topic” A Comprehensive Study on Physical Health and Nutrition Among College Students: A Case Study Of Mumbai , Maharashtra , India” for seed money.

• Dr. Priti Gupta submitted a research paper titled “Unity in Diversity: A Sociocultural Analysis of India” in National Conference conducted by Swami Vivekanad Association held on 6th March 2024.

Student Achievement

• Mr. Vishal Joshi from Fybcom P participated in mahakumbh Mela startup event organised at New Delhi. This event was addressed by Honorable PM Mr Narendra Modi.

• Ms. Hrisheeta Dhisle participated and won first prize in Photography Competition organized by Inner Wheel Club of Bombay, Kandivali on occasion of World Photography Day on 10th August 2023. Apart from here 3 other learners from college were awarded the prizes. 

• Mr. Akshat N Oza is authorized to promote and propogate the style and has successfully completed the instructors course.

• Mr. Kunal Jha from Fybaf D div and Ms. Ankita Pandey from Sybsc (CB) completed the SWAYAM Certification course in Ecology and Environment

Social Work

Beach Clearning Drive

Beach cleaning drive organized along with BMM and BBI department in association with Khushiyaan Foundation. Every Saturday from the month of September 2023 the learners from Fybcom and Fy Professional courses were visiting different beaches for cleanup drive. They were guided by the volunteers of Khushiyaan Foundation at the beach. 

E-Waste Collegection Drive

Department of EVS and FC along with Department of BAMMC and Department of BBI in association with THRECO, The learners were given awareness about the e-waste through guest lecture and seminars and were motivated to collect the same from their residential campuses to be submitted in the college. This academic year, on 26th January 2024, the learners along with the teachers also conducted the e-waste collection drive from the societies of Thakur Village.