The Department of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Association of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science (PCACS), New Panvel, organized a one day seminar on “Industry Academia Interface: Horizon for Future” on 15th September, 2012, Saturday. 110 students from different colleges including PCACS participated in the seminar. The distinguished guests formally inaugurated the event by lightening the lamp. Dr. Daphne Pillai, Principal, PCACS welcomed the gathering. In her speech she emphasized on the importance of industry academic collaboration. Dr. A. K. Kohli, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology B.A.R.C. delivered the keynote address. In his converse he explained the significance of radiation and radioisotopes and its application in different fields like medicine and agriculture. At the end of his talk he gave the guidelines to the students with respect to different exams conducted by B.A.R.C. for research program. The technical session started at 11.30 a.m. by Dr. B. V. Vakil, Research In charge, G. N. Khalsa College, Consultant – Biotech and fermentation industries. He spoke about “Opportunities for Biotechnologists and Expectations of Biotechnology Industry”. He also stressed on the role of Teachers as well as the responsibilities of students to prepare themselves to face the challenges in the future.
The afternoon session started with the talk of Mr. Babu Rao Bussari, Assistant Manager, Serum Institute of India Ltd., Pune on the topic “Introduction of Biotech Industry and Overview of Vaccine Manufacturing Techniques”. The topic covered by him was types of vaccines, fermentation process and recovery process. Mr. Rajendra Chandane, Assistant Global Project Manager, Glenmark, Mumbai and Mr. Rohit Mane, Quality Assurance Executive, Reliance Life Sciences, Mumbai accentuated the contribution of Educational institutions in grooming the students with quality education and preparing them industry ready. At the end of the session participation certificate was given to all the participants by Dr. K. M. Srinandhini Devi, Convener of the Seminar. The seminar was appreciated by all the participants and the infotaining event came to an end by 5.30 p.m.
Organized an Event ‘Budding Economist’ on 14th September, 2012 in which students presented the works and contributions of their favourite economists.
Management Association organised “BRAIN GYM” on 12th September, 2012 Wednesday. 48 students participated. Winners were awarded cash price and certificate.
Initiative ‘SMILE’ on 3rd September, 2012 at Jeevan Jyothi Charitable Trust, Panvel. SMILE is an initiative to bring happiness in the life of children who are deprived of it. A Donation Drive was carried out in the college. Students donated books, toys, stationery and other things which were donated to Jeevan Jyothi Charitable Trust.
“Numerical Ability Test” was conducted on 25th August, 2012. Around 40 student participated in that event and the name of the winners are as follows:
Name of the Winners | Class |
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First Prize | |
Mariya Zakirhusain Goderya | F.Y.B.Com. A&F |
Second Prize | |
Utkal Yadav | F.Y.B.Sc. C.S. |
Third Prize | |
Prasant Varun Shah | F.Y.B.Sc. C.S. |
Shrest Garian | F.Y.B.Sc. C.S. |
Bose Bishal Gopinath | F.Y.B.Sc. C.S. |
A Blood Donation Camp was organised at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, New Panvel on 24th August, 2012 where 349 number of students volunteered to donate blood.
The college is known to organise such camps in Raigad District and garnered maximum number of donors amongst the districts Raigad, Thane, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. They also aspire to repeat this fest third year too. The blood banks who visited the venue were Shree Sai Blood Bank, Red Cross Blood Bank and TATA Memorial.
The camp was organised by Prof. Shabab Rizvi, NSS Programme Officer of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science and deserve credit for making it a great success. The camp would never been successful without the support of NSS volunteers and the NSS leaders Jasmine Nannavan and Suraj Pradhan.
Soroptimist International Bombay, Chembur organized a Health Awareness Talk for female non teaching staff on 11th August, 2012.
SUDOKU Competition was conducted on 8th August, 2012. Around 50 students participated in that event and the name of the winners are as follows:
Name of the Winners | Class |
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First Prize | |
Kunal K. Kole | S.Y.B.Sc.I.T. |
Second Prize | |
Dilraj Kaur | S.Y.B.Com. |
Third Prize | |
Prasant Varun Shah | F.Y.B.Sc.C.S. |
Mariya Zakirhusain Goderya | F.Y.B.Com.A/F |
Bose Bishal Gopinath | F.Y.B.Sc.C.S. |
Vishnu Vijayan | S.Y.B.Com.F.M. |
K. Shivsankari | S.Y.B.Com.F.M. |
Amrita Kumari | F.Y.B.Sc.I.T. |
Pratik Bhayade | F.Y.B.Sc.C.S. |
Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science organised a Workshop for the NSS students on leprosy in association with the group of ALERT INDIA on 3rd August, 2012.
The organisers of ALERT INDIA explained today the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy is easy and most endemic countries are striving to fully integrate leprosy services. This is especially important for those under served and marginalised communities most at risk from leprosy, often the poorest of the poor.
The NSS students come to know information campaigns about leprosy in high risk areas are crucial so that patients and their families who were historically ostracised from their communities are encouraged to come forward and receive treatment. The most effective way of preventing disabilities in leprosy as well as preventing further transmission of the disease lies in early diagnosis and treatment with MDT.
The NSS students decided to help ALERT INDIA by contributing donation so that they put some effort in the elimination of leprosy. The entire workshop was coordinated by the NSS programme officer Prof. Shabab Rizvi.