Name of the Event: Organic Farming: Harvesting Activity – Phase I and II

Organizing Agency: Eco-Club

Date: 15th November 2022 (Phase I ) and 14th December 2022(Phase II)

Time: 1am to 2pm

Venue: The S.I.A. College Ground

In Association with: Student Council and Hariyali (NGO)

Purpose of the Activity:A harvesting activity of organic farming was organized by Eco club and Student Council in association with Hariyali (NGO) on Wednesday, 15th November 2022 at 9.30 a.m. considering the weather conditions and maturity of crops, the harvesting activity was conducted by the members of the eco-club under the guidance of the principal madam. Fruits of Sponge gourd were found matured for picking. Thus, by considering their sizes sponge gourds were picked up by the students. As this was the first harvest of the crop students were enthusiastic to get involved in the activity. During this activity, students could learn to identify the climbers by considering the shape, color and size of the fruits and leaves of the creeper. Students noticed that the maturity period of sponge gourd is less as compared with other vegetable crops. Students could also learn the method of vegetable handling. The effect of soil quality on crop growth, the importance of supplementary irrigation, advantages of drip irrigation method and the maintenance of drip irrigation systems are some of the aspects students could learn about.

As control of pests and diseases is one of the major hurdles in organic farming, the students were informed about it and introduced to the various bio pesticides. Students were also introduced to the process of preparing organic manure through composting. Along with convener, members of the eco-club as well as the student council, and students were actively involved in the harvesting activity. The activity generated 4.5kg of organically produced sponge guard by 14th December 2022 and the amount derived by selling it to staff member was Rs.189/-only.

Organic Farming Phase - I

Name of the Event: Organic Farming: Seedling Activity

Organizing Agency: Eco-Club

Date:10th September 2022

Time: 10am

Venue: The S.I.A. College Ground

In Association with: Student Council and Hariyali (NGO)

Purpose of the Activity:In order to promote on-campus Organic Farming the Eco club and student council in association with Hariyali (NGO) had organized Organic Farming Phase – I Seedling Activity on Saturday, 10th September 2022 at 10.00 a.m.

The activity was conducted under the guidance of Mrs. Jayalaxmi C. and Mr. Satish Joshi, representatives and plantation experts from Hariyali (NGO). In all, seven types of seeds viz. Ridge gourd, Sponge gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Snake gourd, Bottle gourd, and Bitter gourd were sown in the auspicious hands of Dr. Padmaja Arvind, Principal, and Mrs. Booma Halpeth, Vice Principal. Initially, Mrs. Jayalaxmi C. introduced Mr. Satish Joshi. This was followed by the guidance and guidelines given by Mr. Joshi for eco-friendly organic farming. He talked about the importance of organic farming, the advantages of organic farming, and how to develop it.

Organic farming in India is not new and is being practiced since ancient times. Mr. Joshi Sir elaborated that, organic farming is a method of farming which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health by use of organic wastes crop residues, cow dung, compost, farm wastes, and aquatic wastes and other biological materials along with beneficial microbes like bio-fertilizers to release nutrients to crops for increased sustainable production in an eco-friendly pollution free environment.

Dr. Padmaja Arvind spoke about the purpose of developing on-campus organic farming, students and local people should take advantage of this initiative taken by the eco-club and student council.

Eco-Club Report Organic Farming - View

Eco-Club Report Organic Farming Seedling Activity Final - View

Eco-Club Report Organic Farming Photos- View

Brochure Final Org Farm - View

Name of the Comitte: Eco-Club

Name of the Event: World Population Day (Awareness through Skit )

Date: 11th July 2022

Time: 12 pm

Venue: The S.I.A. College Auditorium

Purpose of the Activity:The eco Club in association with Student Council had organized a skit on World Population Day in our college auditorium with the objective to raise awareness of all the negative impacts that population growth has on the steady development of nature. To create awareness about overpopulation issues, human rights violations and gender inequality problems in India.

World Population Day 2022: Theme

The theme of World Population Day 2022 is ‘A World of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all- Harnessing Opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all’. Current population of World is 8 billion and of India is 140 crores 64 lakhs 65 thousand and 85 persons, however, not all of them have equal rights and opportunities

Outcome:Awareness towards increasing population growth and its impact on environment

Participants presented posters in classes SYBCOM, TYBCOM, SYBAF, TYBAF, TYBBI, SYBMS, TY13MS & SY1T and explained effects of overpopulation issues like Deforestation, Unemployment, and Poverty, Gender inequality, health issues and maternity problems and discussed measures like family planning, gender equality, afforestation, right to health, baby’s health, etc. Therefore, World Population Day focuses on the importance of reproductive health and how it affects overall growth and development plans and programs. Students came to know about the importance of population issues and the need to curb them. Participants gained confidence by presenting the skit before the audience.

No of Participants in the skit were 7 females and 10 males

Beneficiaries:

Male:186

Female:278

Total:464

Name of the Event:Eco-friendly Ganapati Idol Making (with Sadu Mati)

Organizing Agency: Eco-Club

Date: 22nd March, 2024

Time: 11 am to 1 pm

Venue: Classroom

Target audience: Entire college

Teacher in charge: Dr. Shilpa Malani in association with Hariyali

Purpose of the Activity:

• To increase the awareness and knowledge about management of water resources.

Beneficiaries:

Male:47

Female:49

Total:96

Name of the Event: Electronic Waste (e-waste) collection Drive

Organizing Agency: Eco-Club

Date: 30th January 2023 to 31st March 2023

Time: 7am to 4pm.

Venue: Ground floor of The S.I.A College

Target audience: Entire college students

Teacher in charge: Dr. Shilpa Malani

Purpose of the Activity:This drive aims to serve the community by:

• Planning a project as an outreach involving students collecting e-waste from various areas
• Sensitizing people towards the harmful effects of disposing of electronic waste indiscriminately

Activity: Students participated in this community outreach programme and collected e-waste from their neighbours, friends, relatives and family. After collecting e-waste, students brought collected e-waste at the e-waste collection point located at the ground floor where a large drop box was kept to accumulate all the e-waste items collected. Students brought e-waste discarded items like mobile phones, batteries, set up box, Wi-Fi routers, calculators, CD’s, adapters, C.P.U, monitor, Laptops, extension cords, headphones, earphones, electric tools, remote, mouse, keyboard, and so on.

Outcome:Through this community outreach program, students became aware and shared with the community about the hazards of e-waste recycling by the unorganised sector and educated them about alternate methods of disposing of their e-waste. Students also made a handmade banner of cotton cloth and painted it. They had spread awareness to other students about the harm effects of flex banner to the environment, whereas cotton cloth banner is environment friendly. Students also decorated the e-waste collection box with colours. Handmade banner made them to work together in groups and promotion of e-waste collection drive in the college developed leadership qualities among themselves and sensitivity towards the environment. E- Incarnation Recycling Pvt. Ltd. recycling company was invited to collect and dispose off e-waste in an eco-friendly manner and provide us with a destruction certificate. E- Incarnation Recycling Pvt. Ltd. (ERPL) is one of the few Governments Certified Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) electronic waste recyclers in India. ERPL was conceived and established in 2010 with the ambition of creating a greener future by recycling and disposing of hazardous, end-of-life electronic products in an environmentally sustainable manner, to conserve and protect our environment.

Last year we collected 370 kgs of e-waste in April 2022. This year we collected almost double i.e. 762 kgs of e-waste. This drive generated revenue of ₹17,832/- which was deposited in the college fund. SI.A. Junior college also participated in this drive.

Male Beneficiaries:165

Female Beneficiaries:289

Total Beneficiaries:454

Certificate: SIA college 25.4.23 E-waste certificate

Name of the Event: Vrukash Bhandara

Organizing Agency: Eco-Club

Date: 26 th January 2023

Time: 11.30 am

Venue: College ground

Target audience: Entire college

Teacher in charge: Dr. Nitin Patil

Purpose of the Activity:

• To create an awareness among the citizens about afforestation and climate change.
• Conservation of environment

Activity: Hariyali (NGO) distributed 300 saplings of various types that have been nurtured in their nursery. They also distributed one kg of organic compost per sapling free of cost. This activity was conducted on Republic Day i.e 26 th January 2023 at 11.30 am on the College ground.

Outcome: Through this program the participants got an opportunity to plant the saplings provided by the NGO in their locality as well as their nearby premises.

Beneficiaries:

Male:58

Female:64

Total:122