Tuesday, January 25, 2022

National Voters' Day 25.01.2022


As per the Government of Maharashtra Resolutions, DHE, JDHE Pune and SPPU, Pune Circular, the Library and Information Centre of Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar, Pune-5 observed the "National Voters' Day" today. Principal Dr. Rajendra Zunjarrao Sir, Prof. Sanjay Thengdi, Head, Department of Physics), NSS Program Officer Dr. Prabhakar Varade were present during the programme.

The theme for this year’s National Voters' Day is ‘Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative’. 

Principal Sir explained the importance of election, voting and democracy. The National Voters’ Day is celebrated every year on January 25 to encourage the country’s voters to participate in the electoral process. This year, it is the 12th edition which is being celebrated.

All the attendees took the oath of Democratic Allegiance after Principal Sir. Precautions related to COVID-19 pandemic were taken during the programme.

Regards,
Dr. Shantashree Sengupta,
Librarian. 🙏


Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Jijau Maa Saheb Jayanti and Swami Vivekananda Jayanti : 12th January 2022


The Library and Information Centre of Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar, Pune-5 celebrated the Birth Anniversaries of Jijau Maa Saheb and Swami Vivekanand on 12.01.2022. Respected Principal Dr.Rajendra S. Zunjarrao Sir, College Librarian Dr.Shantashree Sengupta, and Library Staff paid their respect to Jijau Maa Saheb and Swami Vivekanand.
Principal Sir briefly addressed the great contributions of Jijau Maa Saheb who was known to be an influential and determined woman. Jijau Maa Saheb was an embodiment of self-respect and virtue. Famed for her foresight, Jijabai was herself an able warrior and administrator. She passed down her quality traits to the growing Shivaji and instilled within him a sense of duty, courage, and fortitude to overcome any hardship arising. Under her guidance and care, Shivaji Maharaj developed within him a human touch that saw him harbor great respect for all women, religious tolerance, and justice, along with the love for his country, his religion, and his quest for freedom of Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj owes his greatness to the inspiration of his mother who dedicated her life to bringing up her son to become one of the greatest rulers of the Maratha Empire.
Swami Vivekananda, was an Indian Hindu monk, a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna Paramhans. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. His vast knowledge of Eastern and Western culture, as well as his deep spiritual insight, fervid eloquence, brilliant conversation, broad human sympathy, made an irresistible appeal to the people in contact with him, who heard him and read about him. He is best known in the World for his groundbreaking speech to the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions in which he introduced Hinduism to America and called for religious tolerance and an end to fanaticism. National Youth Day is being celebrated every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand.
All the rules of physical distancing were followed during the program. I am thankful to the library staff members who were present during the program. 
Regards, 
Dr.Shantashree Sengupta, 
Librarian.🙏

Monday, January 3, 2022

Savitribai Phule Jayanti : 3.1.2022


The Library and Information Centre of Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar, Pune-5 celebrated the Birth Anniversary of First Women Teacher of India 'Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule' today on 3rd January 2022 as per the guidelines in Government of Maharashtra Resolutions. Savitribai Phule was a social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra.

Respected Principal Dr.Rajendra S. Zunjarrao Sir, College Librarian Dr. Shantashree Sengupta and Library Staff paid their respect to Savitribai Phule.
Principal Sir briefly addressed the great contributions of Savitribai Phule regarding how she demanded dignity for all women, for which she, along with her husband Jyotirao Phule worked their entire lives. The principles of humanity, equality, liberty and justice were of utmost importance to her. During a time when women education was not thought of, she ignited a spark that led to equality in education. In 2021, the Government of Maharashtra declared 3rd January to be celebrated as *Women's Education Day (Mahila Shikshan Din)*

All the rules of physical distancing were followed during the programme. I am thankful to the library staff members who were present during the programme. 
Regards, 
Dr.Shantashree Sengupta, Librarian.