Activities Conducted under Star College Scheme

Guest lectures :

1. Organic farming: Journey towards sustainability by Mr. Sachin Palkar, Founder, SAP Agro services.

2. Exploring algal bio-active compounds for nutraceutical pharmaceuticals and cosmetic application by Dr. M. A. Deodhar, Former Head and Associate Professor, Department of Botany, V. G. Vaze College.

3. Diet and nutrition: An Ayurvedic approach by Dr. Gauri Soman, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, M. D. College.

4. Carbon sequestration and global warming by Dr. Anil Avhad, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, R. Jhunjhunwala College.

Workshops conducted :

1. Microgreens: Grow your own food by Mr. Bhakti Khot, Horticulturist, Proprietor, NuTreegrow consultants.

2. Hands on training on Terrarium by Dr. Neeraja Tutkane, Assistant Professor, SIES College.

Competitions organized :

Photophile: Plant photography competition

Other Activities :

1. Students from F.Y.B.Sc., S.Y.B.Sc and T.Y.B.Sc. visited Ruia College and took hands on training on “Green House Technology and Hydroponics”

2. Dr. Shyam Palkar conducted 9 days online activity: Novem Vibrant Rational Thinking for F.Y.B.Sc, S.Y.B.Sc. and T.Y.B.Sc. students using Padlet app

3. A backdrop has been to spread awareness about importance of mangroves in biodiversity conservation has been displayed at wetland conference.

4. A display model of Wood Wide Web at National flower and fruit by National society of Friends of the Trees (FOT).

Project :

• Undertook the project in association with IT and CS department to develop the QR code for major trees of Ruparel college.