| Vision |
| Understanding the mysterious mother earth for update knowledge and sustainable development of mankind. |
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| Mission |
| Enabling the students to understand mother earth and the environment meaningfully and make them realise the necessity of sustainable development. |
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| Goals and Objectives |
| • To develop scientific attitude and a sense of observation. |
| • To develop the skill of map reading and interpretation. |
| • Motivate to preserve the environment and make world a better place for living. |
| • To understand India’s natural resources and utilise them for national development. |
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| Courses Available: |
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| Programme |
Level of Study |
| B.A. |
U.G. - F.Y.B.A. |
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U.G. - S.Y.B.A. |
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U.G. - T.Y.B.A. |
| B.Com. |
U.G. - F.Y.B.Com. |
| Diploma in Tours Travel and Tourism Management |
U.G. – Diploma |
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| Results of T.Y.B.A. class |
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| Academic year |
2007-08 |
| University result % |
81.02% |
| College result % |
100% |
| Total no. of students appeared |
82 |
| Total no. of students passed |
82 |
| Students passed in Ist class |
22 |
| Students passed in IInd class |
54 |
| Students passed with pass class |
6 |
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| Outstanding achievements of student in extra-curricular activities : |
| • Ms. Smita Raosaheb Divekar - |
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Stood first in Geography (Six units) at the T.Y.B.A. examination March / April 2004 of University of Mumbai. |
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Awards and scholarships - |
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Recipient of National Merit Scholarship Scheme 2004-2005. |
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Recipient of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Cash Prize instituted by the Progressive Welfare Association, Mumbai. |
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Recipient of Narayan Vasudev Scholarship of the year 2004. |
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Recipient of Late Shri. Janardhan Bhagat Memorial Prize awarded by J.B.S.P. Sanstha, Panvel. |
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| • Ms. Seema Shankunath Bhoir - |
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Stood third in Geography (Six units) at the T.Y.B.A. examination March / April 2004 of University of Mumbai. |
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| Diploma course conducted by the department : |
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The department has started a ‘Diploma Course in Tours, Travel and Tourism Management’ of University of Mumbai. |
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| Competitions / special efforts for the students : |
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• The department has organised essay writing competition on current environmental and social problems. Geography |
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• The department organised observation programme of venus marching for the college students on 8th June 2004. |
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• The department organised sky observation programme. |
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• The department organised a lecture on ‘Global positioning system’ of Dr. Reddy, Scientist of Indian Institute of Geomagnetism in collaboration with Department of Physics on 17th September 2004. |
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| Guest lecture series : |
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For getting valuable information regarding University examination pattern and career guidance, every year we have been conducting guest lecture series. |
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| Study tours, village surveys and educational visits : |
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For acquiring practical knowledge related to the syllabus, every year we have been organising study tours and village survey for T.Y.B.A. students at various geographical places. |
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Study tours - Department has conducted study tours at following places - Pratapgad fort - Mahabaleshwar - Raigad fort Aurangabad - Paithan - Jayakwadi Karnala fort Marleshwar and Ganpatipule Mahabaleshwar, Pratapgad fort and Harihareshwar Mount Abu, Udaypur and Chittodgarh. |
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Village surveys - Department has conducted village surveys at following places - Bhatanpada, Tal - Panvel, Dist. - Raigad Mohapali, Tal - Panvel, Dist. - Raigad Koralwadi (Apte), Tal - Panvel, Dist. - Raigad Dhodhani, Tal - Panvel, Dist. - Raigad. |
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Educational visits - Department organised visits at following places - Nehru Planetorium and Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai Visit to Shantivan, Nere, Tal - Panvel, Dist. - Raigad Exhibition of Arial Photographs at Gokhale Hall, Panvel Yusuf Meher Ali Centre, Tara, Tal - Panvel, Dist. - Raigad Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai. |
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| Organisation of workshops : |
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Department organised one day workshop on ‘Use of computer, G.I.S. and remote sensing technology in Geography’ on 9th October 2004. |
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| Future plans : |
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To develop well-equipped observatory in the college campus. Collection of various samples of rocks and minerals and develop a small museum.. |
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| Individual activities : |
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| TEACHERS NAME : |
Prof. Mr. D. S. Narkhede |
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| Workshops / seminars / conferences attended - |
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• Four days workshop for T.Y.B.A. Geography at J. N. Paliwala College, Sudhagad, Pali from 15th to 18th January 2002. |
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• 11th annual conference organised by Bombay Geographical Association at Siddharth College, Mumbai on 10th January 2003. |
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• One day workshop on NAAC model on 9th September 2003 at Veer Vajekar College, Phunde - Uran. |
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• National seminar on ‘Indian agriculture-performance, problems and prospects‘ organised by Dr. Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangali and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhugol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur on 28th, 29th February and 1st March 2004. |
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• One day workshop on revised syllabus of Environmental Studies at F.Y.B.Com. organised by Joshi-Bedekar College, Thane and Department of Geography, University of Mumbai on 10th July 2004. |
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• Two days workshop on ‘Best practices in higher education’ organised by Birla College Kalyan, sponsered by NAAC, Bangalore on 2nd and 3rd January 2005. |
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• One day national conference on ‘Water management scenario 2025’ at Joshi-Bedekar College, Thane on 21st January 2005. |
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| Presentation of paper - |
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Presented a paper at state level workshop on ’The implementation of healthy practices and effective use of quality enhancement’ conducted by Gogate-Joglekar College, Ratnagiri, in association with NAAC, Bangalore on 23rd and 24th March 2005. |
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| Orientation courses - |
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• Attended the orientation course on N.S.S. at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai from 2nd to 11th February 1999. |
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• Attended the orientation course on revised syllabus of Environmental Studies of F.Y.B.Com. held on 7th and 8th July 1999 at the Department of Geography, University of Mumbai. |
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Co-ordinator of one day workshop on ‘Use of computer, G.I.S. and remote sensing technology in Geography’ on 9th October 2004. |
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| Contribution as the faculty - |
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• Helped for the organisation of 10 days N.S.S. camp at Nere organised by Siddharth College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai during 16th to 25th December 2002. |
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• Visiting as guest lecturer for T.Y.B.A. Geography at J. N. Paliwala College, Sudhagad, Pali (Paper no.-VIII) and J. S. M. College, Alibag (Paper no.-IV) from the acadamic year 2002-2003. |
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• Worked as member of organsing commttee for 5 days ‘Disaster management training camp’ organised by N.S.S. cell, University of Mumbai and Jidnyasa Trust, Thane at J.S.M. College, Alibag from 17th to 21st April 2005. |
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• Visiting faculty of F.Y.B.M.S. for Environmental Management. Visiting faculty of F.Y.B.Com. Accounting and Finance for Environmental Management. |
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| Contribution in college level committies : |
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Co-ordinator of one day workshop on ‘Use of computer, G.I.S. and remote sensing technology in Geography’ on 9th October 2004. |
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Co-ordinator, NAAC Committee. |
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In-charge, Arts Faculty. |
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Chairman, Discipline Committee and Alumni Association. |
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N.S.S. Programme Officer from 1998 to 2001. |
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Chief Conductor for University Examinations. |
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Member, Local Managing Committee from 1997 to 2002. |
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Member of Admission Committee, Teacher-Parents Committee, Magazine Committee, Center for Career Guidance, Placement and Counseling Cell, Canteen Committee, Quality Assurance Cell, Nature Club, Excursion Committee, Prospectus Committee, College and Botanical Garden Committee. |
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| Membership : |
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Member, Javaharlal Nehru University Library, Mumbai. |
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Life Member, Bombay Geographical Association. |
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Life member, Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur. |
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| Awards : |
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Felicitated by our J.B.S.P. Sanstha as a N.S.S. programme officer for getting ‘Best N.S.S. unit award’ by University of Mumbai to our college. |
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Felicitated by our J.B.S.P. Sanstha for 100% University result of T.Y.B.A. Geography from starting of department and also felicitated for achieving first and third positions by our students in the University examination, March 2004. |
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| TEACHERS NAME : |
Prof. Mr. R. O. Parmar |
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| Attendance of workshops / seminars / conferences - |
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• Four days workshop for T.Y.B.A. Geography at J. N. Paliwala College, Sudhagad Pali from 15th to 18th January 2002. |
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• Deccan Geographical Societies state level seminar at Bhausaheb Hire College, Nashik on 27th and 28th September 2003. |
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• National level seminar organised by U.G.C. and Birla College, Kalyan on 28th and 29th February 2004. |
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| Orientation course - |
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• Attended orientation course on revised syllabus of ‘Global process and pattern’ at F.Y.B.A. level conducted by Department of Geography, University of Mumbai on 2nd and 3rd July 1999. |
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| Refresher course in Geography - |
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Attended refresher course organised by Department of Environmental Science, University of Pune from 29th October 2003 to 18th November 2003. |
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Conveyor of one day workshop on ‘Use of computer, G.I.S. and remote sensing technology in Geography’ on 9th October 2004. |
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| Contribution as faculty - |
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• Visiting as a guest lecturer, for the guidance to T.Y.B.A. students of K. M. C. College, Khopoli, J. N. Paliwala College, Pali, J. S. M. College, Alibag and Naik College, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai from 2002-2003. |
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| Authoring of books and publications - |
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• Co-author of the book ‘Manavi Bhugolachi Multatwe’ at T.Y.B.A. level. |
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• Co-author of the book ‘Jagatik Prakriya Aani Prarupe’ at F.Y.B.A. level. |
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• Co-author of the book ‘Paryavaran Abhyas’ at F. Y. B. Com. level. |
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• Published a book review in the national level journal - Deccan Geographer (June 2003). |
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| Contribution in college level commi�ies - |
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• Member, Cultural Committee and Gymkhana Committee |
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• Member, Criterion no.-I ‘Curricular Aspects’ in the NAAC process |
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| Memberships - |
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Member, Deccan Geographical Society, Pune |
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| Awards - |
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Felicitated by our J.B.S.P. Sanstha for 100% University result of T.Y.B.A. Geography from starting of department and also felicitated for achieving first and third position by our students in the University examination, March 2004. |
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