Gandhian Studies Center

Objectives

The objective of the center is to spread Gandhian thoughts and philosophy among the young generation and in society at large.

Members

  • Dr. Shital Khadakkar - Co-ordinator

  • Prof. Ranjita Virkar - Member

  • Prof. Nilesh Patki - Member

  • Prof. Rachel Lijo - Member

  • Prof. Nitya Sharan - ember

  • Prof. Bhushana Thakur - Member

  • Prof. Jyoti Badiger - Member

  • Prof. Satish Rodhe - Member

  • Prof. Deepak Mishra - Member

Gandhian Studies Centre Report (2019-20)

In the current academic year 2019-20, Gandhian Studies Centre of our college has organized various events. On 18th September, 2019 it held seminar on “Idealism in Gandhiji’s Thoughts”. This seminar aimed topropagate widely Gandhiji’s ideas and beliefs so as inculcate values, moralae, ethics, right and good conduct among students. At the beginning of the session, Prof. ShashikantMaghade, Department of Political Science addressed students in brief, threw light on Gandhiji’s life pattern, occurrences of various mourning events and phases in his personal and social life. Around 15 students had given speeches on various aspects of Gandhi’s social activities, hallmark of non-violence movement, ideology in contemporary world and its effect, etc.

Prof. Sunil Dhapse, Department of History and Prof. ChandrakantKhune, Department of Economics as an observer paid closed attention to all speakers and impartially differentiated them which carried seminar smoothly.

0n the occasion of 151th birth anniversary of Father of Nation, Gandhian Studies Centre conducted various events on 2ndOcober, 2019. The event began with tribute to Bapu by garlanding his image followed by spiritual bhajan sung by our students. On this occasion books exhibition of Gandhiji’s life and related literature was held in the library. Also short clips of video were shown to educate students about importance of peace and morality and to have its long-lasting impact on their lives.

All the activities were conducted successfully under the guidance and supervision of Senior Member of the Gandhian Studies Centre, Prof RanjitaVirkar. Also other members Prof. NileshPatki, Prof. Rachel Lijjo, Prof. Bhushana Thakur, Prof. JyotiBadigar, Prof. Deepak Mishra, Prof. Satish Rode and Prof. Nitya had supported in the arrangements and in maintaining disciplines.

Prof. Shital Khadakkar,

Co-ordinator, Gandhian Studies Centre