Mr. Rohit Tulsidas Raikar a student of batch 2020-21 of CA Foundation course organised by VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, accredited by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) has successfully qualified CA Foundation July, 2021 Examination in his first attempt. Assistant Professor Gajanan B. Haldankar was the coordinator of the course.
The Department of Physical Education and Sports organized a “1 Week, 5kms Cycling Challenge” from 25th to 31st August 2021 for general public. The purpose of organizing this challenge was to make people active and aware of their health and fitness and also to invest some time for sports and physical activity.
The total number of participants was 23, 17 participants successfully completed the Challenge
Sr.no
Name
Total Days
1
Viddesh Naik Tari
06
2
Vedant Sawant
06
3
Sham Gawas
05
4
Siddhant Fogueri
05
5
Sammy Gonsalves
05
6
Rolfan Benroy Vaz
04
7
Angad Kamat
04
8
Kaiser Colaco
04
9
Dr.Rodney D`Silva
04
10
Chetas Aigal
04
11
Bhupesh Kamat
04
12
Prajwal Gunaga
04
13
Krunal Gaunekar
04
14
Vinay Gawas
04
15
Ritu Naik
04
16
Sujay S. Gawas
04
17
Devansh P Volvotkar
04
E-certificate was provided to participants who had successfully completed the cycling challenge and filled the feedback form.
NCC Army Wing SUO Falguni attended Online EBSB Camp on 23rd to 28th August 2021 with two days of EXPA training during the camp. SUO Falguni Khatri was awarded Best All-rounder Cadet Award in this camp.
On 23rd of August 2021, the camp started with activities of socio-cultural traditions and customs of Uttar Pradesh, followed by Karnataka and Goa. On 24th, cuisines, food habits, origin and dialects of all three states were presented, which was later followed by poster making competition on “Quit India movement” and a debate on “Duties of Constitution of India”. The cadets didn’t only brilliantly represent their states but also strongly quoted their views during the competition.
On 25th the states represented their cultural and folk dance, musical instruments performance, Dekho Apna Desh – Vist of history and tourism, a discussion on leadership qualities and presentation on Quit India movement was also organized that allowed the Cadets to understand and get familiar with their culture and heritage across the country.
On 28th Quiz competition was organized followed by feedback session from ANO’s about their experience in the camp. This was followed by the prize distribution ceremony where the cadets were awarded. SUO Falguni Kharti was awarded Best All-rounder Cadet Award.
The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Lt. Amit Chingle, 26 Kar bn. The camp was an enlightening experience that helped most cadets to understand their land and its beauty.
On the occasion of 75th year of India’s Independence, NSS Unit organised an Online Collage Making and Video Making competition for NSS Volunteers on the theme India @ 75. NSS Volunteers from FYB.Com & SYB.Com submitted their entries on the respective NSS Groups between 10th to 16th August, 2021. Five participants registered for the event. The first and the second place was bagged by Minoshca Dias and Belita Pereira while Roshini Khatun and Petalia Coutinho bagged the first and second place for the Video making competition respectively.Mr. Ainsley Bernard and Ms. Sharmila Kunde were the event in charge.
NCC Army Wing organized “Patriotic Quiz” as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’ on the occasion of 75th Independence Day on 15th August, 2021 through online platform. E-Certificates were provided to all the participants. Merit Certificates were issued to top 5 participants. There were 107 participants from different institutions across the State. Kareena Naik student of Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics bagged the First Place. Tejashree Das bagged 2nd place, Arjun Ghorui bagged the 3rd place and Puja Ghorui bagged the 4th position all the students are from Sharadha English High School. Siya Sahil Kalangutkar student of Government Primary school Varkhand, Pedne, Goa secured the 5th position. Out of 107 participants 13 candidates scored 30/30. Results were declared based on the time taken by the participants to answer the quiz. Lt. Sandesh Gaonkar, NCC Officer was the coordinator for the event
On the occasion of ‘Azadika Amrut Mohotsav’ India@75, the NCC Naval/Army Wing in collaboration with Baburaoji Gholap College, Puna & Poona College, Puna organised a Webinar on the topic ‘Role of Youth in Promoting National Integration’ on 14th August, 2021 via Zoom Meeting platform from 2:30 – 5:00 pm. The Convenors of the Webinar was Dr. Nitin Ghorpade, Principal, Baburaoji Gholap College, Prof. Dr. Anwar Shaikh , Principal Poona College, Prof Prita D Mallya, Principal, Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics Margao Goa. The Chief Guest for the webinar was Hon. Dr N S Umrani, Pro- VC S P Pune University.
The webinar was divided into 3 sessions. First session was the inaugural session hosted by Baburaoji Gholap College, Puna. The session began with a national integration song by the teachers of the college. Principal Dr. Nitin Ghorpade, welcomed the participants of the webinar. Prof. Vidya Pathare introduced the Chief Guest. Dr N S Umrani, Dr. Umrani, addressed the gathering and spoke about the importance of national integration and encouraged the youths to take part in the process. He also congratulated the organising team for having such a webinar. Dr. Anwar Shaikh, Principal Poona College proposed the Vote of Thanks.
Session 2 was hosted by Poona College. NCC cadets of the college sung national integration song and expressed their patriotic feelings. Lt. V A Naikwadi of B G College introduced the Guest Speaker for the session, Lt. Narendra Singh Rana of Uttarakhand DTE. Lt Singh spoke on patriotism and its significance of National Integration. He remembered the sacrifices made by the heroes of the nation. Dr. Baba Shaikh of Poona College proposed the Vote of Thanks.
Session 3 was hosted by Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics Margao Goa. NCC cadets of the college sang in unison a nationalistic song which marked the opening of the session. The CTO of NCC Naval Wing Ms. Samiksha Vengurlekar introduced the Guest Speaker Lt. Dr. Gajendra Pratap Singh of Delhi DTE. Lt. Singh gave comprehensive outlook on importance of Images & Slogans in National Integration and explained how each state or country identifies by it. The overall Vote of Thanks was proposed by Prof Prita D Mallya, Principal, Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics Margao Goa. The session ended at 5:00 pm. 120 participants participated in the webinar. E-certificates were given to all the participants on filling up of the feedback form.
VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics and Goa Branch of Western India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India jointly organised a webinar on the topic “Career as a Chartered Accountant” on 13th August 2021 from 12.00 to 1.00 pm through Google Meet Platform. The Resource Person for the webinar was CA. Udhesh Verenkar, Practicing Chartered Accountant. The objective of the webinar was to make the students aware about the career opportunities as Chartered Accountant.
Resource Person enlightened the students about the details of Chartered Accountancy course, he guided them as to when students can register themselves for the Chartered Accountancy course, different levels of exams they have to answer, total amount of expenditure involved in completing the course and the different avenues open for Chartered Accountants after qualification. He also motivated the students to take up C.A course and explained them that even an average student can clear C.A exams provided the student is working hard with dedication and discipline once registered for the course. After the session the speaker solved all the subject related queries of the students.
Ms. Petalia Coutinho from S.Y B.com was the compere for the webinar, Ms. Amisha lotlikar from S.Y B.Com introduced the Resource Person and Mr. Jackson Rodrigues had proposed the Vote of Thanks. Assistant Professor Mr. Gajanan B. Haldankar and Career Cell Convenor, Assistant Professor Namrata Haldankar were the Webinar Coordinators. 41 students participated in the Webinar.
NCC Army and Navy Wing in association with the Department of Physical Education and Sports and NSS UnitCelebrated75th Independence Day on 15th August, 2021 on G R Kare College of law, ground. All the protocols of Covid19 Pandemic were followed strictly by everyone. SUO Falguni Khatri was the compere for the event. Prof. Prita Mallya was the Chief Guest for the function and also unfurled the Flag. NCC Navy CTO Miss Samiksha Vengurlekar administered the anti-dowry oath after which, the Principal, Prof. Prita Mallya addressed the gathering.
To commemorate 75 years of Independence, teachers of SDCCE sung an Independence Day Medley. Following are the faculty members who participated in the song:
Dr. Prita D. Mallya
Dr. Lina Sadekar
Dr. Shami Pai
Dr. Lira Gama
Dr. Anjali Sajilal
Dr. Sheetal Arondekar
Dr. Maithili S. Naik
Ms. Preksha Chopdekar
Ms. Samiksha Vengurlekar
Ms. Lizzette D’Costa
Ms. Namrata Haldankar
Ms. Muktali Kunkolienkar
Ms. Marjina Sheikh
Ms. Amba Prabhu
Ms. Anupama Gaonkar
Ms. Pretty Pereira
Ms. Farah Mandonca
Ms. Meher Rodrigues
Dr. Madanant Naik
Mr. Rahul Naik
Lastly, NCC Cadets sung the NCC Song. Teaching, Non-teaching staff of SDCCE, RMS HSS & Kare College of Law and NCC cadets attended the program. Vice Principal, Dr. Rodney Dsilva proposed the Vote of Thanks.
The Department of Library and Readers’ Club jointly observed the National ‘Librarian Day: 2021’ on 12th August 2021 in the Library Reading Room. The Vice-Principal, Dr. Rodney D’silva inaugurated the function, followed by the lighting of the lamp and offering floral tribute to Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, father of Library Movement in India. Dr Ranganathan was a Librarian and a Mathematician from Madras.
To commemorate the National Librarian’s Day, a book exhibition was organised on the theme ‘World Famous Novels’ this was attended by the teachers and book lovers. Participants also issued books on the spot. An e-quiz was open for general public on ‘Books and Authors’, which was answered by 172 readers/participants. Certificates were given to all the participants.
Assistant Professor Gajanan B. Haldankar participated in Two Days state level seminar on “Demystifying the NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process” held on 11th and 12th August 2021 at Sanskruti Bhavan, Panjim Goa organized by Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce Education, Computer & Management, Porvorim- Goa in association with Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Goa and in Collaboration with Centre for Education Development Administration (CEDA), Pune. The Chief Guest for the function was Honourable Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, and Guest of Honours were
1) Shri. Prasad Loayekar – Director, Directorate of Higher Education Govt. of Goa.
2) Prof. Bhushan Bhave – Principal of Vidya Prabhini College Porvorim Goa
3) Shri. Dhananjay Kulkarni – Secretary Central for Education Development Administration, Pune
The main objectives of the seminar were to educate participants about revised Accreditation Framework of the NAAC and also to explain about the documentation process for the IIQA, AQAR, and SSR and enable them to prepare for the same.
On 11th August 2021 -Day 1- session started at 11.00 a.m., chaired by Dr. Vikas Pissurlekar, Principal of PES’s Shri Ravi S Naik College of Commerce & Science, Ponda Goa. The Resource Persons were Dr. Varsha Deshpande, IQAC Coordinator BMCC Pune, Executive Member (CEDA) and Dr. Sulabha Deuskar, Executive Member (CEDA). They discussed in detail criterion 1, 2 and 3 under NAAC. The session concluded at 1.30 p.m. Session two started at 2.30 p.m. and the resource person for the session was Dr. Beena Inamdar, Executive Member (CEDA), she highlighted criterion 4 and 5 under NAAC.
Day 2- 12th August, session started at 9.30 a.m. and it was chaired by Prof. Prita D Mallya, Principal, VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics Margao Goa. The Resource Person for the session was Dr. Beena Inamdar, Executive Member (CEDA), she explained in detail about criterion 6 and 7 of NAAC. Last Session i.e., panel discussion on NEP and NAAC started at 11.00 a.m. the discussion was chaired by Dr. Sanjay Dessai, Principal, Cuncolim Education Society’s college of Arts and Commerce (CES), Cuncolim Goa. The Panel member for the discussion were Prof. Dilip Arolkar, Principal, DM’s College Assagao Goa, Prof. Manoj Kamat, Principal, Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Cancona Goa, Shri. Dhananjay Kulkarni, Secretary, CEDA, Pune. The Panelist highlighted and discussed about various points relating to NEP policy and NAAC. The function concluded at around 1:30 p.m on 12th August 2021.