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1. Title of the Practice: “Savitri- Maitreyi Forum: A symbiosis for fearless, self- reliant

and self- esteemed women”

2. Goal: The main goals of this symbiosis are-

To provide platform to speak out and share the problems through forum.

Helping, promoting and solving the problems mutually.

Sharing innovative ideas, events, issues, books and movies with the members.

To imbibe gender equality.

Reaching the society for women empowerment (through Young Inspirators Network (Y.I.N.) activities).

To make students realize about “The Self” through various awareness programmes

3. The Context:

In the age of science and technology, we are passing through a critical phase with a

drastic transformation in basic human ethics. The pace of life has become unexpectedly

faster. The struggle between gender equity and traditional dogma of patriarchy is a great

concern for the world. We cannot remain distant from this struggle. To meet the

challenge, the stakeholders have incepted the idea of this forum in the institute. Sharing

of problems, solutions, ideas and experiences help the members of the forum to promote

bonding and make an innate symbiosis. The economical, legal, family, medical,

psychological and personal problems are discussed in the forum. The expert members in

the forum assist and advice the needy member/s on a particular issue. To strengthen this

forum, support from external agencies such as Lek Laadaki Abhiyan and Dalit Mahila

Vikas Manch, Satara and Y.I.N. programme of Daily Sakal is availed.

4. The Practice:

The symbiosis “Savitri-Maitreyi Forum” gives equal opportunity to individuals to share

their problems. The students express openly to get the problem solved. The other

members consider the problem empathetically. Young Inspirators Network (Y.I.N.)

initiated by „Daily Sakal‟ news paper is functional in the institute for reaching to the

society. The volunteers of Y.I.N. are selected from the students through election and a

team is formed at the institutional level. This team incorporates the volunteers who have

the leadership qualities, social commitment and proactive approach. This network

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organizes the interviews, rallies, street plays, cleanliness drives, responses to current

affairs in newspaper columns, interviews to media on social issues, funds for cancer

patients, needy people, orphanage and earthquake. The Y.I.N. team organizes these

activities on the campus as well as off the campus. The volunteers practice these

activities with the help and guidance of faculty. The forum works on various issues

through expert lectures, workshops, rallies, street plays and counseling sessions. The

institute takes an opportunity to meet students‟ need by organizing various expert lectures

on health and hygiene, mental health, legal concerns, personality development, safety,

career development and environmental awareness. This symbiosis is held occasionally to

honor the great information of our Nation gleaming upon a wide range of themes of

enduring human values, national, social as well as academic concerns.

5. Evidence of Success:

Savitri- Maitreyi Forum has paved a way to our students to share and interact with the

lady experts especially from the field of physical and mental health, to imbibe legal,

social, environmental awareness along with career guidance. The enlisted activities have

helped us to address such issues through feminine perspective. The practice is observed

through various activities as under:

Health and Hygiene Awareness

Year Sr.

No.

Title of the programme /

Activity

Theme/

Purpose

Date/

Duration Beneficiaries

2014-

15

1 Lecture on PCOS

Dr. Manjiri Zende

Lecture on

PCOS

12th

Aug.

2014 100

2 Lecture on PCOS

Dr. Angha Pargaonkar

Lecture on

PCOS

16th

Sept.

2014 120

3 Lecture on AIDS Mrs.

Sharmila Mhaske AIDS 1

st Dec. 2014 100

4

Lecture on Health and

Hygiene

Dr. Borude and Dr. Thakur

(Aayush Department, Civil

Hospital, Ahmednagar)

Health and

Hygiene

3rd

Mar.

2015

100

2015-

16 1

Lecture on Health and

Hygiene

Dr. Shama Mantri and

Dr. Sheetal Shelke

Health and

Hygiene

04th

Feb.

2016 120

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2016-

17

1 Feminine disorder PCOS

Dr. Kalyani Chaudhari

Feminine disorder

PCOS

30th

Sept 2016

150

2

Health awareness posters on

AIDS Department of

Zoology, Radhabai Kale

Mahila Mahavidyalaya,

Ahmednagar

Health

awareness

posters on

AIDS

01st Dec.

2016

130

3 Voting awareness Pledge Voter

Awareness 10.03.2017 1000

Psychological and Mental Health Awareness

Year Sr.

No.

Title of the programme /

Activity

Theme/

Purpose

Date/

Duration

( From-to)

Beneficiaries

2013-

14 1.

Lecture on „Motivation‟ by

Mrs. Vrushali Fatak Motivation

20th

Dec.

2013 100

2014-

15 1.

Lecture on „Personality

Development‟ by Ms. Vidya

Tanvar

Personality

development 3

rd Jan 2015 120

Legal Awareness

Year Sr.

No.

Title of the programme /

Activity

Theme/

Purpose

Date/

Duration

( From-to)

Beneficiaries

2013-

14 1

Lecture on laws against

sexual harassment by Ms. S. S

Shah (Senior Judge, Session

Court, Ahmednagar)

Laws against

sexual

harassment

17th

Aug.

2013 150

2014-

15

1

Lecture on laws against

sexual harassment of women

by Smt. R.V. Sawant

Waghule

Laws against

sexual

harassment

30th

Sept.

2014

100

2

Lecture on Laws against

domestic violence by Smt.

Sayali Gupta

Laws against

domestic

violence

30th

Sept.

2014

150

2015-

16 1

Lecture on Laws against

Sexual Harassment of Women

by Ad. Nirmala Chaudhari

(Senior Judge, Session Court,

Ahmednagar)

Laws against

sexual

harassment

22nd

Sept.

2015

140

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2

Lecture on laws against ragging by Ad. Sarika Khakal

(Senior Judge, Session Court,

Ahmednagar)

Laws against

ragging

22nd

Sept.

2015

130

3

Lecture on Sexual

Harassment of Women by Ad.

Deepali Awakale

Laws against

sexual

harassment

13th

Feb.

2016

140

2016-

17

1

Lecture on laws for women

safety in society by Suvarna

Kewale

Laws for

women safety

24th

Aug.

2016

120

2

Lecture on laws against

Sexual Harassment of Women

by Ad. Pradnya Hendre

Laws against

Sexual

Harassment

of Women

24th

Aug.

2016

100

3

Lecture on laws against

domestic violence

by Adv. Shraddha Kulkarni

Laws against

domestic

violence

24th

Aug.

2016

140

2017-

18

1

Lecture on legal awareness

lecture on Laws against

sexual violence of women by

Adv. Pradnya Hendre

Lecture on

Laws against

sexual

violence of

women

23th Aug.

2017

150

2 Lecture on Cyber Security by

Mrs. Sangita Nimbalkar

Cyber

Security

23th Aug.

2017 150

Social Awareness

Year Sr.

No.

Title of the programme /

Activity

Theme/

Purpose

Date/

Duration

( From-to)

Beneficiaries

2014-

15

1

Donation to „Sawali

Pratishthan, A.nagar‟( An

Orphanage) by student and

faculty in the form of cloths,

stationary, daily usable goods

and amount

Social

responsibility

10.10.14 to

17.10.14

1100

2

Lecture on „Krantijyoti

Savitribai Phule- Life and

Work‟ on Birth Anniversary‟

by Smt. Bebitai Gaikwad

Krantijyoti

Savitribai

Phule- Life

and Work

03.01.2105 200

2015-

16

1

Donation of Rs. 13,600/- to

the cancer patient Kalyani

Rajendra Amte

Social

responsibility

10.10.2015 to

14.10.15 01

2 Lecture on welcoming the Oath on the 19th

August --

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birth of girl child by Sudha Kankaria

welcoming birth of girl

child

2015

2016-

17

1

Poster Exhibition on Social

issues organized at Radhabai

Kale Mahila Mahavidyalaya,

Ahmednagar

Poster

exhibition on

various social

issues

2016 500

2

Lecture on „Save Girl Child‟

(“Beti Bachao Abhiyan” by

Dr. Angha Pargoankar

Save Girl

Child

10th

Oct.

2016 170

3

Lecture on „The

Proponent/Promoter of

Women‟s Rights: Savitribai

Phule (“Sree Hakkachya

Pranetya: Savitribai Phule”)

by Prof. Swati Chaudhari

Lecture on

Savitribai

Phule- Life

and career

16th

Jan 2017

150

4

Street play performance by

Students on Superstition,

Dowry, Voting, Female

feticide etc.

Social

awareness 21.09.16

1000

5 Voting awareness Pledge Voter

Awareness 10.03.2017 1000

2017-

18

1

Lecture on „Save Girl,

Educate Girl‟ (“Beti Bachao

and Beti Padhao”) by Mrs.

Veena Dev

Women‟s

education 29

th Jul. 2017

2

Lecture on Sanvad (A

Dialogue) by Dr. Mangesh

Waghmare

Women

empowerment 12.10.17 100

3 Organization of rally for

women empowerment

World

Women‟s Day 8.03.2018 500

Environmental Awareness

Year Sr.

No.

Title of the programme /

Activity

Theme/

Purpose

Date/

Duration

( From-to)

Beneficiaries

2014-

15 1

Slogan Competition and

Jaldindi from Patrakar

Chauk

Save Water

Save earth 26.08.2014 1000

2015-

16 1

Lecture on „Role of Students

in Environment Protection‟

by Dr. Kulkarni

Environmental

awareness

03rd

Feb.

2016 150

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2017-

18

1 Cleanliness campaign under „Swachha Bharat Abhiyan‟ at

Wadia Park, Ahmednagar

Cleanliness

campaign 02.10.2017 150

2

Street play by students on

Pollution free Diwali Festival

(„Pradushanmukta Diwali‟ )

Environmental

awareness 14.10.17

300

Career Guidance

Year Sr.

No.

Title of the programme /

Activity

Theme/

Purpose

Date/

Duration

( From-to)

Beneficiaries

2017-18

1

Lecture on preparation of

competitive exams by Mrs.

Rupali Nagane

Preparation

of

competitive

exams

24th

Jul.2017 150

2

Lecture on „Preparation of

UPSC/ MPSC‟ by Mrs.

Shrilakshmi A.

Preparation

of UPSC/

MPSC

27th

Jul.

2017 175

3 Lecture on Everest Expedition

by Mrs. Aparna Prabhudesai

Everest

Expedition

10th

Aug.

2017 150

Any Other

Year Sr.

No.

Title of the programme /

Activity

Theme/

Purpose

Date/

Duration

( From-to)

Beneficiaries

2017-

18

1

Daily Sakal‟s Editor Bal J.

Bothe‟s Book Publication of

„KARBHARNI‟ organized by

college YIN team

Appreciation of

women involved

in nation

building

25.09.2017 1000

2 Performance of Street Play in

Bhuikot Fort, Ahmednagar

UTSAV

LOKSHAHICHA

(Celebrating

Democracy)

26.01.2018 140

3

Performance of Street Play

High school at Dhotre

Village, Tal. Parner

UTSAV

LOKSHAHICHA

(Celebrating

Democracy)

27.01.2018 115

4

Performance of Street Play at

Shri Dhokeshwar College,

Takali Dhokeshwar, Tal.

Parner

UTSAV

LOKSHAHICHA

(Celebrating

Democracy)

27.01.2018 315

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5

Street Play Performance at Rajiv Gandhi Engineering

College, Karjule Harrya, Tal.

Parner

UTSAV LOKSHAHICHA

(Celebrating

Democracy)

27.01.2018 140

6

Street Play Performance at

Takali Dhokeshwar Market

Place (Bajartal,) Tal. Parner

UTSAV

LOKSHAHICHA

(Celebrating

Democracy)

27.01.2018 150

7 Organization of Self-Defence

Workshop Women safety 8.03.2018 300

6. Problems encountered and Resources Required:

In this ever changing techno- savvy world, the individual is highly engrossed in new

gadgets, artificial emedia and there usage. Importance of human values and cultural

legacy is overlook unknowingly and unwillingly.

Vast population and extension in the period of learning and becoming self-sufficient has

delayed the marrying span and age as against the nature. This has created problems in

social, family and individual‟s life.

The institute strives to imbibe vanishing good values of sympathy, modesty, lenience and

solemnity. For this, we need an active involvement from the students.

Result oriented mindset, disbelief in system; shy nature and passive approach to look at

the future have affected the affinity towards the society. This has been emerging many

social problems. Women are major victims of this. A full–fledged media support for

broadcasting the activities conducted on and off the

campus would help the institute greatly.

7. Contact Details:

i. Name of the Principal: Dr.D.D.Patil

ii. Name of the Institution: Rayat Shikshan Sanstha‟s, Radhabai Kale Mahila

Mahavidyalaya, Ahmednagar.

iii. City: Ahmednagar.

iv. Pin Code: 414001

v. Accreditation Status : A Grade (CGPA 3.04)

vi. Validity Period: 31-03-2024

vii. Work Phone:0241-2430318

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viii. Fax: 0241-2430679

ix. Website: www.rkmmanr.org

x. E-mail: prinrkmm_anr@rediffmail.com

xi. Mobile: 9420638003

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1. Title of the Practice: Skill based and curriculum enhancement courses for self-

esteem.

2. Goal:

To avail add- on courses in viable cost.

To enhance curriculum by integrating skills.

To mark self-reliant students by providing skills (of their interest).

To support the government policy of self-employability.

To imbibe skills for employability and self-employability.

3. The Context:

Three short term courses were incepted in the institute on experimental level in 2011 - 12.

The feedback from the stakeholders recorded the need for additional skill based courses

in 2012 - 13. Hence, various self financed skill based courses were incorporated to enrich

the curriculum and to develop skills. The active participation of students in this practice

since last 5 years underlined the importance of above objectives. The syllabus for each

course was designed judiciously by the corresponding faculty. All the necessary

infrastructure, expertise and financial provisions have been availed by the institute for

successful implementation of these courses. The duration varies depending upon the

course content.

4. The Practice:

The outside trainers as well as host faculty have been imparting various skills through

these courses. The trained alumnae of these courses are also providing their expertise in

the institute for Micron, Soft Toys, Flower Making, Mehandi and Spoken English

courses.

5. Evidence of Success:

Many students have become self- employable due to the skills acquired from these

courses. The institute has made a MoU with Karmaveer Vidya Prabodhini, Satara in this

regard. The candidates completing the course successfully are rewarded with the

certificates from Karmaveer Vidya Prabodhini, Satara.

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The below table shows the skill acquired from the courses and the number of

beneficiaries since last five years.

S.N. Name of the Course

Skills Imparted Duration in hours

Beneficiaries

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

1

Fashion Designing

Stitching the ladies wear 120

hours 112 66 75 92 114

2 Beauty Parlor Beauty and wellness 120

hours 52 27 35 37 64

3 Spoken English

Communication Skills 60

hours 305 275 130 140 142

4 Micron Decorative articles preparation

60 hours

172 172 161 258 149

5 Soft Toys Making of soft fur toys 60

hours 160 160 146 145 98

6 Mehandi All types of Mehendi designs 60

hours -- -- 96 --- ---

7 Imitation Jewelry

Preparation of artificial jewelry

120 hours

56 12 30 --- 46

8 Graphics Design and Graphics using computers

60 hours

43 24 32 35 118

9 Tally

Computer assisted Accounting

60 hours

-- 177 95

146

59

10

Basic Computer

Understanding computer and operating skills

60 hours

-- 26 27 44 51

11 Flower Making Artificial flower making and decoration

60 hours

-- 187 152 173 88

12

Tools and Techniques in Life Sciences

Pathological techniques and instrumentation

60 hours

-- -- 54 44 43

13 Dairy Practices Making and quality maintenance of dairy products

60 hours -- -- 47 -- --

Total Students Enrolled 900 1126 1080 1114 972

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Beauty Parlour Fashion Designing

Soft Toys Tools and Technique in Life Sciences

Few Photographs of Short Term Courses

6. Problems encountered and Resources Required:

In the beginning, limited number of students anticipated this activity. Later on the

number went on increasing.

To run these courses the academic schedule was overlapped in some cases. It was

resolved by reshuffling the time – table, wherever necessary.

Availability of expert trainers/ skilled people was a major concern in the

beginning. The trainers from the surrounding area were communicated and

availed for many courses. Presently, the skilled alumnae of these courses and

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some of the faculty in the college are also providing their expertise for the

courses- Micron, Soft Toys Making, Flower Making, Mehandi, Spoken English

and Computer Related Courses.

Availability of adequate space was resolved by optimum utilization of available

space.

7. Contact Details:

i. Name of the Principal: Dr.D.D.Patil

ii. Name of the Institution: Rayat Shikshan Sanstha‟s, Radhabai Kale Mahila

Mahavidyalaya, Ahmednagar.

iii. City: Ahmednagar.

iv. Pin Code: 414001

v. Accreditation Status : A Grade (CGPA 3.04)

vi. Validity Period: 31-03-2024

vii. Work Phone:0241-2430318

viii. Fax: 0241-2430679

ix. Website: www.rkmmanr.org

x. E-mail: prinrkmm_anr@rediffmail.com

xi. Mobile: 9420638003