The Cultural Council in association with the Green Club organized an ‘Eco-Friendly Makhar-Making Competition’ on 12th September, 2023 in the College Quadrangle. With the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on the horizon, this initiative aimed to raise awareness about crafting eco-friendly Ganesh makhars and celebrating this revered festival in an environmentally responsible manner.
The event garnered immense enthusiasm, with a total of 10 entries pouring in from students across all programmes. The students were encouraged to participate in groups ranging from a minimum of two to a maximum of five members. Our talented students wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to showcase their creative prowess through the art of Makhar making.
Mr. Sandesh Gaundalkar, Assistant Professor in Computer Science, and Mr. Jayant Panvelkar, Assistant Professor in Management Studies, were the judges of the competition. The criteria for judging included originality, creativity, adherence to the theme, and overall excellence. Each entry was scrutinized for its ability to resonate with the core message of sustainability while simultaneously celebrating the cultural significance of Ganesh Chaturthi. The students were given an opportunity to sell their makhars after declaration of the results, at the Chavath Bazaar organized by the College on the same day in Hall No. 1.
34 students participated in the event. The students incharge of the event were Kewal Patel, Koel Jana, Naureen Walia, Harshita Pujari, Shaina Kamat and Shreya Rajeev. Mr. Sandesh Gaonkar, Asst. Professor in Commerce, Ms. Delisha Rebello, Asst. Professor in Management Studies and Ms. Saruka Kalgutkar, Asst. Professor in Economics were the teachers in charge of the event.
