Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas 06.12.2021

The Library and Information Centre of Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar,Pune-5 today on 06th December 2021 Mahaparinirvan Diwas organised programme to pay respect to Mahamaanav Bharat Ratna Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar. 

Respected Principal Dr.Rajendra S. Zunjarrao Sir, Teaching and Non-teaching Staff and Library Staff members paid Shraddhanjali to the Father of the Constitution of India Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar. Buddha Vandana Trisharan Panchsheel was also offered. Principal Sir explained the great contribution of the Great Indian Jurist, Economist, Politician and Social Reformer Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar. Prof.Subhash Karekar and Dr.Milind Bodke presented poems on life and works of the Multi-faceted Number One Scholar of the World Dr.B.R.Ambedkar (as recognized by Columbia University in August 2013).

Dr.Shantashree Sengupta did the comparing of the program and offered the Vote of Thanks. Books on Dr.B.R.Ambedkar were also displayed.

All the precautions related to COVID-19 were followed during the programme.

Regards,

Dr. Shantashree Sengupta,

Librarian. 

Constitution Day of India: 26.11.2021

The Library and Information Centre of Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar, Pune-5 today on 26.11.2020 under the guidance of Respected Principal Dr.R.S.Zunjarrao Sir celebrated 'Constitution Day (National Law Day), also known as Samvidhan Divas.' Samvidhan Diwas is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Government of India declared 26 November as Constitution Day on 19 November 2015 by a gazette notification. The Prime Minister of India, Hon’ble Shri. Narendra Modi made the declaration on 11 October 2015 while laying the foundation stone of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's ‘Statue of Equality’ memorial in Mumbai. 26th November was chosen to spread the importance of the constitution and to spread thoughts and ideas of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.

The programme which was organised in the College Assembly Hall, commenced with paying respect to Bharat Ratna Dr.B.R.Ambedkar and the Constitution Preamble. It was followed by ‘Buddha Vandana’. Brief introduction about ‘Indian Constitution Day’ was presented by College Librarian Dr.S.S.Sengupta. Respected Principal Sir read the Preamble of the Constitution of India which was followed by the faculty members and students present in the hall. Books on the Constitution of India were also displayed in the Assembly Hall.

Principal Sir addressed us regarding the importance of Samvidhan for the Nation and in our Life. Sir also highlighted the important contribution and ideologies of Bharat Ratna Dr.B.R.Ambedkar and what we all can learn from his life.

Amit Salunke, Library Staff presented the vote of thanks for the programme.

All the precautions of COVID-19 were taken during the programme. 

I am thankful to the teaching and non-teaching faculty members, library staff members, Office Staff and Department of Computer Science who were present for the programme.

Regards,

Dr. Shantashree Sengupta,

Librarian.

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 Published in The Indian Express, Sunday, 21.11.2021

'MODLIB' E-Bulletin of Library and Information Centre September 2021

 

Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti (महर्षि वाल्मिकी जयंती – तिथीनुसार): 20.10.2021

Today on 20^th October 2021, the Library and Information Centre of Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar, Pune-5 celebrated ‘Maharashi Valmiki Jayanti’ as per the Maharashtra Government GR. Under the guidance of Respected Principal Dr. Rajendra S. Zunjarrao Sir, Librarian Dr. Shantashree Sengupta and Library Staff paid their respect to Maharshi Valmiki. Maharshi Valmiki wrote the story of Lord Rama, which came to be known as Ramayana.

All the rules of Physical distancing were followed during the programme. I am thankful to all the faculty members who were present during the programme.

National Webinar on 'Cultivating Reading Habits among students in Digital Era : Role of Libraries and Librarians' , Saturday, 16th October 2021

The National Webinar was organised by the Library and Information Centre on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Ex-President of India Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Vaachan Prerna Din and World Students' Day.

'MODLIB' E-Bulletin of Library and Information Centre August 2021