NCRD's Technical Review 2018

Curricular and Co-curricular Activity Report

Android Technology and Ethical Hacking Program : 16th December to 23rd December 2016. One Week Program was planned for the students of Third Year MCA collaboration with Hertz Technology. It was planned as Four-day hands-on sessions on Android Technology and two day workshop on ethical hacking. From 16th December, the session commenced at sharp 10.00 am. Profile of Mr. Atul was read in the inaugural function by Prof. Rahul Wantmure. After the inaugural session, the charge was given to Mr. Atul to conduct the workshop.As the sessions were planned, the workshop was conducted with practical exposure on each topic. It was shown practically how a hacker can inject a bug in a mobile and get hold of the contact list from mobile in just 30 seconds. Later, the concept of hacking was discussed.

SAS Training : on 28th May 2016 to 23rd July 2016.NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management studies in collaboration with Cognizant Technologies conducted training on SASfor third year MCA and second year MMS students. Training focused on Base SAS (Statistical Analysis System), how to use SAS softwarefor advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytic. The training was also intended to improve industry academia interface for enhancing placement activities. The company conducted the interview for the batch of students who attended the training and selected students were placed in Cognizant Technology solutions in the month of July 2016.

Quantitative Aptitude : from 4th July 2016 to 18th July 2016.NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management studies organized this workshop for MCA students. Aptitude is one of the most important parts of competition exams and job interviews. Prof. Megha Wankhade focused on topics like Average, Problems on Numbers, Ages, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, and Work Time etc

Career Companionship (Communication Skills) : The objective of the Soft Skills Training was to give each student a realistice perspective of work and work expectations, to help formulate problem solving skills, to guide students in making appropriate and responsible decisions, to create a desire to fulfill individual goals.

Language Lab : A language laboratory is a devoted space for learning English language where students can access audio or audio-visual materials. This language lab software allows a teacher to listen to and manage student audio, which is delivered to individual students through headsets.
The program was designed to cater the need of language skills of the students. It helped the students in many ways to improve their verbal and non-verbal skills. It emphasized on Listening & Speaking skills and Reading & Writing (LSRW) skills as well- the most effective methodology used for learning languages. As students can review lessons in text/audio/video formats, it provides for quicker learning to them. The in-built alert options for clarifications with the teacher in private avoiding inhibitions and it encourages easy learning for shy students. The another benefit delivered through this workshop is highly effective listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed with access to advanced material in text, audio and video formats. Another feature of effective group discussions for easier and effortless learning of languages has been explained through this session. Modular features of Language lab were discussed in this session. It comprised of administrator interface, instructor interface, student interface, parent interface, management interface. All these were explained in lucid manner and emphasize was given on- student interface which limits accessibility to submission of assignments and receiving scores instantly. Rests of the features were- viewing lessons, exercise, instant scoring, assignments, homework etc. also explained.

Communication Skills : This session aims to acquaint the students with Communication Skills as it has a significant impact on Personality. To train students on how to participate in an effective group discussion, interacting with others and likewise and gain the maximum points in the limited amount of time put toward them. Prof JenefaRao guided students with various skills like Verbal, Nonverbal, Group discussion, Presentations and Resume writing. Session was conducted as per the schedule in month of December 2016. Session was very informative.

Basics in MS-Office Certificate cum Training Program : Immediately after the completion of their semester examinations, the students of First Year MMS and MCA enrolled for the add-on course “Basics in MS-Office Certificate cum Training Program”. It was an eight days schedule of four hours per day.
As proposed in the academic calendar, the course was designed to overcome the difficulties faced by MCA students while working on the documentation for their assignments and projects and by MMS students while working on data handling. Accordingly, a schedule was planned to cover the basic knowhow of the MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power point. The setup of the laboratory was made ready by the technical staff. The sessions were conducted in computer laboratory nos. 202 and 203 by Prof. Seema Bhuvan and Prof. Mayur Malviya respectively. The total number of students who enrolled for this program was as follows:

Sr. No.	Program	No. of Students
1	MCA	56
2	MMS	50
Total		106

Workshop on “Communications and Telephone etiquette” : Two Days Workshop on “Communications and Telephone etiquette” was organized on 12th and 13th January 2017. Dr. Arjita Jain (Professor, MMS) and Prof. PragatiGoel (Asso. Prof., MCA) were resource persons. Workshop was attended by 8 non-teaching staff members. Participants understood importance of communication, learned about how to communicate effectively and telephone etiquettes.

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis & thesis writing : Faculty Development Program on “Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis & thesis writing” was organized on 6th and 7th January 2017. Dr. SachinKamble, Associate Professor, National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai was resource person. Total 38 faculty members from different institutes participated. Dr. SachinKamble guided researcher’s right from the selection of research topic to thesis writing along with qualitative and quantitative data analysis by giving hands on experience on SPSS.

One Day Workshop on Campus to Corporate : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) had organized a One Day Workshop on 30th January, 2018. Students from SIMS and Sterling Institute of Pharmacy (SIP) attended the workshop. The workshop was organized to guide the students to get into corporate world, to make them aware of one being an entrepreneur what are the probable challenges and to enhance the soft skills and body language of the students.
Group Photograph with all the delegates of the Event

Symposium : On the second day of International Conference; 10th March 2018 a symposium was organized. Dr. Prashant Gundawar, Director, led the discussion on the theme. The panelist were Mr. Ramesh Subramanyam, CFO & Compliance Officer, Tata Power Company Ltd., Mr. Sandeep Seth, Director - Corporate Compliance with Pfizer India and Mr. PramodKasat, Country Head - Investment Banking Advisory Services, IndusIand Bank.
Panel Discussion during Symposium

Seminar on Digital Marketing :Seminar on Digital Marketing was arranged on 11th October 2017. The event was graced with Trainer Mr. Pranav (Co-founder – Digital Marketing Pundit). The objectives of seminar were - Understanding different ways to stay ahead of competition through Digital media. Knowing the factors that lead to business growth and generate revenues Understanding the methods of targeting the right audience. Understanding the techniques of creating a word of mouth businessGaining knowledge on several ways to increase the brand awareness and generate positive word of mouth.
Trainer Mr. Pranav, delivering his valuable inputs on Digital Marketing

SEMINAR ON PROJECT DEVELOPMENT : A seminar was organized for the TYMCA students. Ms. KavitaVispute of SQUAD Technologies, Nerul, was the guest who guided the students on the topic PROJECT GUIDANCE IN DOT NET. She addressed on following topics:

How to Develop the Project
Project Planning
Project Designing

It was a very fruitful session. The speaker guided the students very well and the students got enriched with the tips that she gave for being a better software project developer.

Ms. Kavita Vispute, guest addressing the students.

One Day Workshop on Decision Making and Mathematical Modeling : A One day Orientation Program for MCA semester II (CBCGS) for the Course MCA205 - Decision Making and Mathematical Modeling was conducted on 9th February 2017 at NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Nerul. It was in collaboration with University of Mumbai. Faculty members of other MCA institutes were invited for the program. Total 15 Faculty Members from other MCA institutes participated in this program. In orientation, the unit wise syllabus was discussed. Syllabus contents and question paper pattern was also discussed and weightage of various modules was decided.
Prof. AartiKarande & Prof. SakinaShaikh were Resource Persons of the workshop.

Seminar on Campus to Corporate : The one day workshop was conducted on 8th December 2016 - This seminar was organized for Final Year MCA students. The training was conducted by Ms. NishaChandak is a Life Coach Management & Behavior-skill Trainer, Psychometric analyst Clinical hypnotherapist Career Counselor, Parenting Expert Reiki Grand master, Energy Healer, Trainer for Corporate, NGOs, Schools and Colleges. She had conducted more than 200 programs related to Personality Development in various campuses and at corporate level.The event was later addressed by Mr. Stephen Moras her colleague. The event was successful in terms of igniting the value of our corporate culture amongst the students.
Ms. NishaChandak Conducting Session.

SEMIANR ON TIPS FOR EXAM PREPARATION : on 12th April 2018 The Department of MCA, thus, organized a seminar on 12th April, 2018. The seminar titled “Tips for Exam Preparation” was arranged for the FY and SY MCA in room No. 404. The session was conducted by Mr. Vidhu Sharma, from ChinmayMisssion, Vashi. The workshop started as scheduled at 12.20 pm. Miss. SimranShinde (FYMCA) did the inaugural anchoring. Director Dr. Prashant Gundawar welcomed the guest and his team.Later Mr. Vidhu Sharma took the charge and conducted the seminar where he talked about how to have focused while you study during examination. Also he talked very well on stress management too.

Career in SAP : on 07th April 2018 NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management studies organized this Seminar to Understand Career Prospects in SAP following Key Points Discussed:SAP R/3 Architecture, Overview of the modules: MM, SD, FICO, HR and ABAP, Integration of the modules, Career Prospects in SAP (i.e. MMS plus SAP), Difference between training certificate and Certification, Answers to the doubts or queries of the students.Overall, in a short span of time, the speakers created an awareness of SAP.

Significance and Understanding of a Business newspaper : 27 Sept., 2017 NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management studies organized this Seminar tocreate awareness among the management students, the significance of, and understanding of a business newspaper. Following Topics Discussed : The speaker deliberated on the benefits of regularly reading a business newspaper Supplements classroom inputs, Updates the reader on the current happenings in the business and economy , Enlightens on various viewpoints regarding an issue, Helps preparing for Job interviews , Assists in the creation of personal wealth in the guidance on investments, Creates an environment for possible entrepreneurship.

Quantitative Aptitude Training : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management studies organized this workshop for MCA students. Aptitude is one of the most important parts of competition exams and job interviews. Mr. Aditya Agarwal focused on topics like Average, Problems on Numbers, Ages, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio& Proportion, Partnership, and Work Time etc. This workshop helped our MCA students to get place in good companies as the first round in all IT companies is Aptitude round this training was conducted.

Session on CV Writing & Interview Skills : The Session on CV Writing & Interview Skills was held on 8.1.2018 by BEC. Details and scope of Cambridge English: Business Preliminary (BEC Preliminary) was shared at length. Ms. SurbhiBhuva led the session. She guided the students for preparing their CVs and gave tips on ‘How to crack an interview.’

Intra Collegiate Essay Competition : It was conducted on 22nd August 2017. The objective of this competition was to enhance the creativity of the students and to provide them to express their views on given topic. 143 students participated in this competition. Assessment was carried out by faculty members keeping various criterions like creativity, adherence to topics, grammar, punch lines etc. Top 3 winners were awarded with cash prizes.

Basics in MS-Office Certificate cum Training Program : Immediately after the completion of their semester examinations, the students of First Year MMS and MCA enrolled for the add-on course “Business MS-Office Certificate cum Training Program”. It was an eight days schedule of four hours per day. As proposed in the academic calendar, the course was designed to overcome the difficulties faced by MCA students while working on the documentation for their assignments and projects and by MMS students while working on data handling. Accordingly, a schedule was planned to cover the basic knowhow of the MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power point. The setup of the laboratory was made ready by the technical staff. The sessions were conducted in computer laboratory nos. 402 and 403 by Prof. Seema Bhuvan and Prof. SandeepPonde respectively.

Seminar on asp.net - model view and control : A seminar was organized for TYMCA on 4th Aug 2017 for the TYMCA students. This seminar was organized by SQUAD Technologies, Nerul, under their annual CSR activity called “GEMS”. Ms. PriyankaPawar was the guest person. She delivered the seminar on ASP.NET - MVC. Madam explained the use of MVC and how it is helpful to make the coding easier. She also explained through an example which she taught the students in the session. Overall, it was a very nice session. The students gained knowledge on the topic which will help them in their learning ahead.

Workshop on Financial and Tax Planning : Workshop on “Financial and Tax Planning” was organized on 4th October 2017. Mr.RupeshNagada was resource person. Total 25 staff members participated in the workshop. Participants understood how to reduce tax liability, minimization of litigation, productive investment and economic stability.
Engaged Participant

Extra Curricular Activity Report

Teacher’s Day Celebration : Teaching is a noblest profession. The Teacher inspires, motivates, leads and plays a vital role in the life of everyone. To show the love and affection towards the teachers, we celebrate every year Teacher’s Day.

Vigilance Awareness in Association with BPCL : Public participation in promoting Integrity and eradicating Corruption” was the theme for Vigilance Week, which was organized by BPCL in association with NCRD SIMS on 21st & 22nd October, 2016.

4th Sterling Minithon : Sterling Minithon was started in the year 2014. It is the initiatives of our trust National Center for Rural Development. It had races in various categories ranging from 1 Km to 10 Km Thane District Athletics Association on Sunday, 05th February 2017. Medical Partner for the Marathon was Apollo Hospital, while Food Nectar and Shriji Printers were the Beverage Partners. Sakaal served as the Media Partner for the event.
Poster Students performing Dance

Women’s Day Celebration : The event is arranged for all NCRD’s sister concern. Teaching and non-teaching staff gathered in the Auditorium. This event was successful in terms of making memories and teambuilding.
Group photo

Flag Collection Day : The National Flag of our nation is of great significance to all Indians as well as the GovernmentIt was our observation that on National Days like Independence Day or Republic Day, we all salute to our National Flag and we all remain in patriotic devotional feelings. To save the pride of our nation MMS and MCA faculty members conducted a flag collection drive early in the morning along with 25 student volunteers collected national flags from the nearby areas of sector 19, Nerul and Seawoods Darave Railway Station, Nerul Railway Station. Looking at the students and faculty members picking up flags few commuters on the roads also contributed towards this mission.

Blood Donation Camp : Blood donation is important because maintaining an adequate blood supply in our community secures adequate supply of blood in blood bank. This activity was conducted in association with Regional Blood Bank St. George Hospital, Mumbai. As the availability of blood is always short, so it is our moral responsibility and Institute Social Responsibility to support the cause. Director of the Institute Dr. Kamal Tandon inaugurated the activity. More than 70 students, teachers and Non-Teaching members donated blood. Snacks were given to volunteers and donors as a token of appreciation.

Independence Day : Our institute celebrated this auspicious day with great enthusiasm and pride on 15th August 2015.For this programme, Dr. Kamal Tandon, Director of NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies was the chief guest and hoisted the flag at ground floor at 7.30am. All the staff members and students saluted towards the flag.

Republic Day : The celebration began with the imbuing of the tri colour by the chief guest trusty member Dr. Ashok Patil which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies has celebrated 126th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The event commenced at 11:00 a.m. The program formally commenced by paying homage to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar by Institute Director by garlanding and lighting lamp.
Teaching And Non-Teaching Staff for Ambedkar Jayanti.

Food Festival –2017 : Food festival was organized on 11th August,2017
Director Sir tasting dish Students of Stall No.9

Teacher’s Day-2017 : Teachers Day was celebrated in the institute on September 5th September. The Director of NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Dr. Prashant Gundawar welcomed the Teachers by bouquets of flowers.
Group photo of Faculty members

Traditional Day -2017 :NCRD’s SIMS had organized Traditional Day Celebration on 27th September, 2017 for all MCA and MMS students.
Faculty members and Director Sir in Traditional attire

AAROHAN : AAROHAN was an intra-collegiate annual event organized on 29, September 2017. We had organized this event to give a platform to showcase the hidden talent that students have and give them a chance to come up with new ideas. By this fest the students have learn how to implement managerial skills.
Prize Distribution Aarohan poster

Vigilance Awareness with BPCL : Vigilance Awareness was organized on 04th November, 2017. The event was graced by the presence of BPCL Officers – Mr. Mohan Das Bhatt, Senior Manager and Mr. Subramanian, Vigilance Manager.

‘Radiance’ Annual Day : RADIANCE ANNUAL DAY - organized on 10 January, 2018. It was presided by the chief guest Dr. Roshan Palewar ,CEO of Docrosh Health.The program started with the prize distribution to all the winners of Food Festival, Cultural Day, Essay competition and Arohan in a grand manner.
Inauguaration ceremony
Ramp walk by students

Technitia : Technitia 2018 was a three day’s technical intercollegiate event organized by MCA from 17-19 JANUARY-2018. The invited streams for the Techno-cultural fest had a chance to view the overall infrastructure of the institute.
Staff members with Trustee members

Champions Trophy : On the occasion of completion of 27 years of our trust National Centre for Rural Development(NCRD) Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized a one day tournament on 24th January 2018 titled as NCRD Champions Trophy -2018.
Tug-of-war

5th Sterling Navi Mumbai United Run: Half Marathon : The 5th Half Marathon that symbolized the spirit of “United Run”. This year, the Marathon was held on Sunday, 04th February 2018.Along with half Marathon, Defense O Dance was organized in collaboration with Mr.Ruzan Khambata , Social Entrepreneur from Gujrat founder of Police Heart, Defense O Dance, WajraFoundation.
Participants of the Event

Women’s Day Celebration : The International Women’s Day was celebrated on 8th March all over the world. It was a day to appreciate and give respect to all the women who are the essence of our lives. Cultural program was organized, staff members were participated in the program.

Blood Donation Camp : As a member of society, it is our responsibility to always do something which will help the needy one. With same mission “Blood Donation” camp was organized by our institute in association with Lokmanya TSSIA Blood bank, Thane. Dr. Prashant Gundawar , Director - SIMS inaugurated the event and talked about “Blood Donation-Need of hour”. He explained the importance of blood donation and replenishment of new blood in our body. We collected more than 150 bottles of blood. Students, Teachers, Staff voluntarily donated blood. A team of 8 doctors have worked hard for smooth functioning of the activity.

Independence Day : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies celebrated 70th Independence Day to pay tribute and remember all the freedom fighters who had contributed and fought for the Independence of India.The chief guest of the event Shri Avinash Shinde, Treasurer, NCRD hoisted the National Flag and all the staff and students sung National Anthem. Dr. Kamal Tandon, Director of the Institute spoke on the occasion and requested the students and staff to contribute towards the environment by planting a tree and nurture it.

Basics in MS-Office Certificate cum Training Program : Immediately after the completion of their semester examinations, the students of First Year MMS and MCA enrolled for the add-on course “Business MS-Office Certificate cum Training Program”. It was an eight days schedule of four hours per day. As proposed in the academic calendar, the course was designed to overcome the difficulties faced by MCA students while working on the documentation for their assignments and projects and by MMS students while working on data handling. Accordingly, a schedule was planned to cover the basic knowhow of the MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power point. The setup of the laboratory was made ready by the technical staff. The sessions were conducted in computer laboratory nos. 402 and 403 by Prof. Seema Bhuvan and Prof. SandeepPonde respectively.

Republic Day : SIMS witnessed the celebration of the 67th Republic Day on the 26th January, 2018. Staff and Faculty members filled with a feeling of patriotism and dedication gathered in front of the building. The celebration started with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Director, Dr. Kamal Tandon followed by the National Anthem.

JOY OF GIVING : On 20thJanuary 2018 joy of giving activity was organized by NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Nerul celebrated with the staff member. The main objective of the event was to Inculcating the spirit of giving back to the community and creating compassionate and selfless bond with the children. It also gave the opportunity to the staff members to give back to society and fulfill the duties towards the society.

Cake cutting with children at NGO

Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan: Cleanliness Drive : On the occasion of the 61st Birthday of our Founder Chairman Shri DilipWalse Patil, Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan: Cleanliness Drive was organized on 30th October 2017. All the teaching and non-teaching staff members along with the students participated in this drive.

Corporate Ms. Agonde contributing towards cleanliness along with our Students & Staff Members

Sterling Brunch Fiesta 2018 : FNCRD’S Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized ‘Sterling Brunch Fiesta 2K18’ on 31st August for the second time and received a very good response for the same. A total of 21 stalls were set up with variety of food items like Burgers, Pizza, Pasta, Chaat, Cold Coffee, Lemonade etc.
A team of Judges (Mr. Kapil Kumar, Mrs. Amrutha Prabhu Desai from Apeejay Institute of Hospitality) for selection came from outside to grade the dishes on the basis of taste, originality, Oral Presentation, Visual Presentation, Hygiene and Attire.

Teacher’s Day 2018 : “Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Mahesh Varah Guru Shakshat Para Brahma Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah”. We celebrate Teacher’s day every year and this day is dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The students felicitated the teachers by presenting small bouquets of flowers as they expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the teachers. The Director NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Dr. Prashant Gundawar spoke about the significance of Teacher’s day. As the speech concluded, the cultural program began which included the dance performance, a comedy and skit performed by students.

Gender Sensitivity Seminar :NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies has organized seminar to spread awareness about gender sensitivity and Cyber Ethics.A seminar was informative and an eye opening, As Mr. Abishek Cliffort focused on social issues like Human Trafficking ,Female Feticide, Aids, Child Abuse, Woman Health, Abortions ,Couple relationship. Everyone was numb when he shared current figures about social crimes related with Women.
He explained how we can practice being anti-porn by installing Parental Software. He also described how good is our Indian culture which suggests us to be loyal with one partner in whole life.

Garba Raas : All the participants had gathered in the institute’s auditorium in colorful traditional Attires. The delightful sight of energetic boys and girls swirling in graceful rhythmic garba and enthusiastically playing Dandiya evoked admiration among all present there. Traditional Garba music, along with some Bollywood songs kept everyone glued to the dance floor all throughout the end of the event. A strong bond was visualized between teachers and students. At the end of the Event, there were prizes distributed for dance and best costume in both male and female categories.

Vigilance Awareness in Association With BPCL, 2019 : Vigilance awareness week was celebrated at NCRD’S SIMS auditorium on 29th October, 2018 In association with BPCL-A government of India undertaking-under the aegis of ministry of petroleum & natural gas New Delhi.
The theme for the current year is “Eradicate Corruption—Build a New India”.
Guest of the event is Mohan Bhatt and A.Mane As part of the event following events were conducted:

Essay Competition
Elocution Competition
Debate Competition
Skit Competition

Topic for competition was “Corruption Free India By 2020” Students participated in all the activities and winner of the each activity was awarded with Cash vouchers.

‘Annual Day Radiance – 2019 : Annual Day- “RADIANCE 2K19” is the activity that is conducted every year in the month of January to give exposure to our MMS and MCA students to show their talents through the different activities like Dance, Skit, Singing and Fashion Show etc.

Dr. Susy Kuriakose, Principal of Western College of Commerce and Management Studies, Navi Mumbai was the Chief Guest for the program. Dr. Prashant Gundawar, Director, SIMS proposed welcome address Fashion show was organized on two themes Bollywood and Colors of India. Fashion Show was judged by Mr. Kaushal Prakash (Contestant of Mr. India 2018) and Miss Pinky Agrawal (Fashion Designer). During the event the winners of various curricular and co-curricular were awarded with trophies, medals and certificates.

Intercollegiate Fest – Technitia : The MCA department organized Annual Inter-college Fest – TECHNITIA 2019. The whole objective was to promote and create a reputation of our college. TECHNITIA 2019 was a grant success as this time we had 660 students from 46 Post Graduation and Graduation colleges of Mumbai (covering suburbs, Thane, Navi Mumbai) who participated in the three days event.

Sterling Marathon : This is the 6th Marathon that symbolizes the spirit of “WE RUN YOU LEARN”. This year, the Marathon was held in collaboration with Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) titled as “Navi Mumbai Mayor’s Marathon” on Sunday, 3rd March 2019.
The main objectives of this marathon were:

Promote rural sports like Athletics, Kabaddi & KhoKho.
Develop Sports Culture to build Fitter & Healthier Future Generations of Nation.
Promote social cause of Healthy Lifestyle among masses

In this 6th Sterling Navi Mumbai United Run Marathon Students of various Schools, Colleges, Professional Runners and corporate teams, teaching, non-teaching staff as well as students form NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies participated and made this event a grand success.

Intra-Collegiate Management Festival Aarohan : AAROHAN --2019 was an intra-collegiate annual event. Where students from MMS has organized different fun field and management event for the all sister concern of NCRD‘s .This event was a array of Management games as well as Artistic work in which students showcased their hidden talents. For each event winners and runners up selected and they were awarded with cash prize and certificates. For AAROHAN right from poster designing to implementation of ideas and framing rules for each event has been coordinated by the students.

NCRD Champion Trophy – 2019 : NCRD Champions Trophy was started with an initiative to impart sports culture amongst NCRD institutes. The event was organized to develop healthy competition in all institutes of NCRD through sports like cricket, football, tug of war etc. Event was organized by MMS students, which gave them the event management skills. The event was first time inaugurated by a Member of Non-Teaching Staff Mr. Dnyandeo Jadhar as the Guest of Honor. All sports events were inaugurated by Non-Teaching Staff.

Traditional Day on 14th Feb 2019 : Traditional Day is observed as a celebration of India’s diverse culture, and is usually relaxed day at work. It’s a day designated for people to come in traditional attire from their home state, or specific culture of their choice. To make the traditional day more entertaining various interesting games were arranged for the teachers. Everyone displayed their various cultures by dressing their best which was a colorful treat to the eyes in itself.

Girl’s Personal Hygiene : This Seminar on “Girl's Personal Hygiene” was organized to guide the students about Menstrual hygiene. Dr. Madhukar Aayare delivered talk on “Menstrual and Personal hygiene”. He highlighted about personal hygiene during monthly periods and explained about various means available during menstruation and care to be taken for the disposal of sanitary napkins to avoid environmental pollution. He further added, “Most of the girls and women even after coming to city are not properly educated about sanitation and how to dispose waste materials”. He also explained about menstruations related pains and health issues and its treatments

Women’s Day : International Women’s Day (IWD), is celebrated every year on 8th March. It is a significance of social, economic, cultural and political accomplishment of women. On this day different games, activities and a motivational lecture by the Director was organized to appreciate the contributions made by women. All the faculty members participated enthusiastically. The session began with the Saraswati Vandana recited by faculty members followed by their active participation in various events like Group dance, Solo dance, Mono-acting and Singing. Moreover, their involvement in different events raised enthusiasm, zeal and joy in the environment and the faces of the participants filled with amusement and smile.

Workshop On Chitrakathi : Workshop on Chitrakathi through Eki-beki Association’ for the very first time and received a very good response from the students organized on 29th September 2018.The artisian first gave a Visual Presentation about the Chitrakathi history and various other aspects of this art. Later a hands-on session was conducted where the students learnt how to draw and colour chitrakathi pictures. This had Increased awareness about Indian art/handicrafts which is on the verge of disappearance for their perseverance, sustenance and growth and provided opportunity to students and teachers to develop skills which enhanced their bonding with the artists and the craft.
Resource Person
Chitrakathi Art Form

Marrow Bone Donor Awareness : On 15th November, 2018 bone marrow donation awareness session was organized and on 16th Nov. 2018 Registration of Donors was organized at campus. Dr. Clement from MDRI addressed the FY MMS and FY MCA students in their respective classrooms. Any person between ages of 18 to 50 years with good health can be a donor, it was totally voluntary drive. Ms. Devyani Rajput – Donor Recruit Coordinator, of Marrow Donor Registry India (MDRI), Mumbai conducted Awareness about marrow donation.

Faculty members donating blood marrow sample

Joy of Giving : NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Nerul celebrated ‘The Joy of Giving’ with the children and staff members of Sukarma Charitable Trust. The staff members contributed some snacks and course booksrequired by the children, they were collected and donated. It was an overwhelming experience to see the happiness on the faces of the children.
Children Sukarma Charitable Trust

Free Dental Check-up Camp: On 9th April, 2019 free dental camp was organized in the campus. In the morning at 10.00 am, Mr. Avinash Shinde (Treasurer, NCRD) inaugurated the camp in the presence of Dr. Prashant Gundawar (Director, NCRD SIMS), Dr. M.S. Ghadge (Principal of Sterling Institute of Pharmacy) and Dr. Rupesh Pingale (Principal of Institute of Pharmacy
Dr. Ashok Patil Press Release

Campus with Helmet : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies in association with Navi Mumbai Traffic Police conducted a session on Road Safety titled “Campus with Helmet” on12th April 2019, from 2.00 pm to 3.30pm. The Session was conducted by Mr. Kisan Gaikwad, PI, and Turbhe Traffic Navi Mumbai.
No entry without helmet Mr. Kisan Gaikwad, PI, and Turbhe Traffic Navi Mumbai.

Independence Day :
Faculty Members with Flag

Republic Day Celebration :
Faculty Members

Bal Gangadhar Tilak Jayanthi : To commemorate Bal Gangadhar Tilak, NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized Bal Gangadhar Tilak Jayanthi. Dr. Murlidhar Dhanawade, HOD, MCA shared the biography of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and shared that how bravely he fought against British rule.
Dr. MurlidharDhanawade inaugurating the Event

Death Anniversary of APJ Abdul Kalam Azad : Mr. Kalam served as India's 11th President from 2002 to 2007 and was popularly known as "Missile Man" after pioneering the country's military missile programme. Dr. Prashant Gundawar Director said that "Dr. Kalam would be long remembered for his passion for science and innovation and his contribution as an eminent scientist, administrator, educationist and writer”.
Director Sir giving speech on APJ Abdul Kalam Azad

Gandhi Jayanti : A birthday anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi is also celebrated as the International Peace Day all across the world. The event started with lightening of the lamp by Dr. Prashant Gundawar, Director (SIMS) followed with most preferred and devotional song (Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram) was sung in his remembrance in his welcome address.
Faculty Members along With Director Sir

National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Birth Anniversary) : National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Birth Anniversary) was celebrated with the great joy and enthusiasm on 12th January 2019 at the SIMS campus. It is commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. He was a social reformer, philosopher and thinker.
Faculty and Students Prof. Rajiv Wad HOD,MMS

Shivaji Jayanti : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized “Shivaji Jayanti” to remember ShivajiMaharaj- the great warrior ,Maratha king of India is a symbol of nationalism, bravery nd valour and a source of inspiration for generations of Indians.
Director Sir at inauguration

Kerela Flood Donation : The calamity had caused immeasurable misery and devastation. Hundreds of lives were lost. Thousands of homes were totally destroyed and many were damaged. Our students were very much aware and wanted to make a small contribution towards it. All the three years MCA students contributed and a small amount was collected which was later transferred to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.

Guru Purnima : Guru Purnima is a tradition in our culture dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. To mark tribute to the Gurus (Teachers), NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized “Guru Purnima”.
Teachers (Gurus) enjoying the Event

Women Self-Defense : Self-defense helps women protect themselves and their colleagues in any adverse conditions. One Day Women's Self-Defense Workshop on 30th August, 2019. The workshop was conducted by the certified defensive tactics instructors from Universal Martial Arts and Sports Foundation, Nerul.

Essay Writing Competition :NCRD’s sterling of management studies participated in all India level of Essay Writing Competition organized by Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM).
Students participating in Essay writing competition

Gender Sensitivity Seminar : Gender Sensitivity and Cyber Ethics was organized on 27th September, 2019. A seminar was informative and an eye opening, Mr. Abhishek speaker of the seminar, focused on social issues like Human Trafficking, Female Feticide, Aids, Child Abuse, Woman Health, Abortions, Couple relationship.
Mr. Abhishek speaker of the Seminar

Sterling Brunch Fiesta 2019 : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized ‘Sterling Brunch Fiesta 2k19’. A team of Judges Mr. Kapil Kumar and Mrs. Amruta Prabhu Desai from Apeejay Institute of Hospitality visited to grade the dishes on the basis of Taste, Originality, Oral Presentation, Hygiene and Attire.
NCRD SIMS family along with Judges

‘Dandiya Milan : Navratri being a festival of togetherness, students were wearing dresses of similar colors and patterns to spread the message of oneness. NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies celebrated ‘Dandiya Milan 2K19’ in which students and staff members participated with great enthusiasm.
Students performing Garba

Photography Contest : Click to Win : “Photography Contest: Click to Win”, it was a creative event at which the participants got an opportunity to capture the Photos on different themes like Reflection, Monochrome, and Fur & Feather. Prof. Ranjeet Thakur and Prof. Kishor Bhadra were the judges for the competition.
Student Anchoring for the Event

Vigilance Awareness in Association with BPCL : Vigilance awareness week was celebrated at NCRD’S SIMS auditorium on 4th and 5th November, 2019 in association with BPCL-A government of India undertaking-under the aegis of ministry of petroleum & natural gas New Delhi.
Students performing Skit

Annual Day (RADIANCE) - 2020 : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies celebrated its Annual Day “Radiance” at Institute’s Auditorium. It was presided by the Guest of Honor Dr. Vaishali Shirsat, Professor, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai and Dr. Mrunmayee Todaskar, Mr. Anurag Patil and Ms. Khyati Sharma were the esteemed Chief Guest.
Lighting of Lamp Students performing in the Event

Technitia-- 2020 : Technitia 2020 was a grant success as this time we had around 400 students from 33 Post Graduation and Graduation colleges of Mumbai (covering suburbs, Thane, Navi Mumbai)

FootBall team

NCRD’s Championship Trophy : The event was organized to develop healthy competition in the various institutes of NCRD through various sports. Event went smooth as more than 400 students participated in various sports.
Cricket Playground

AAROHAN--2020 : AAROHAN 2020 was an intra-collegiate annual event. Students participated enthusiastically and enjoy fun field day of AAROHAN.
Students with Director Sir

Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan in Association with Shuddhi NGO at Belapur : On 2nd October 2019, the event day, the students inspected the areas in Belapur which needed to be given special attention. With teamwork and coordination, volunteers gathered the waste and garbage from the targeted area and handed over to the Mahanagarpalikka personnel.
Volunteers are cleaning the area

Beach Cleaning Activity in Association with Shuddhi NGO At Juhu Beach, Mumbai : As a part of “Swatch Bharat Abhiyan” of the Government of India Sterling Institute of Management Studies had organized Beach Cleaning activity in collaboration with Shuddhi NGO on 14th September 2019. The activity was carried out at Juhu Chowpatty.
Students cleaning Beach

Independence Day : NCRD’s Sterling Institute celebrated Independence Day on15th August, 2019 with great pomp and show.The teachers and non-teachingstaff gathered on the ground floor. The Chief guest of the day Dr. Ashok Patilhoisted the flag at 7.15am. After the flag hoisting ceremony, Dr. Ashok Patildelivered wonderful speech, he encouraged students and staff to become a good citizen. Dr. Prashant Gundawar, Director SIMS proposed vote of thanks. The event ended with distribution of sweets to staff and students.
Flag Hoisting

Republic Day Celebration 2019-20 : In the morning at 7.30am the staff members of NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies,NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Pharmacy, Sterling College of Arts, Commerce & Science and NCRD’s Institute of Pharmacy and non- teaching gathered together for flag hoisting at ground floor.Mr. Avinash Shinde (Treasurer NCRD) hoisted the flag and conveyed his best wishes through a small deliberation.

Marathi Bhasha Divas : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies celebrated ‘Marathi Bhasha Divas’ on the occasion of the birth anniversary of noted Marathi litterateur Vishnu VamanShirwadka, popularly known as ‘Kusumagraj’ on Thursday, 27th February, 2020. Marathi Language Day is celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa few other states in India

Savitribai Phule Jayanti : Sterling Institute of Management Studies celebrated birthday of Savitribai Phule on 3rd January, 2019 at 11am in the class room 104.Dr. Sumati Gopal, chief guest for the event highlighted the struggle and achievement of Savitribai Phule and her contribution towards women education and empowerment.
FCheif Guest Dr. Sumati Gopal at Inaugration

Maharashtra Day : 57 years ago, the state of Maharashtra was formed. To celebrate this every year 1st May is celebrated as Maharashtra Din "In the morning when nature is at its best and is the glorious hour. At 7.30 am the staff members of NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Pharmacy, Sterling College of Arts, Commerce & Science) and NCRD’s Institute of Pharmacy gathered together for flag hoisting at ground floor.
Faculty Members along With Dignitaries

Women’s Day : 8th March is internationally celebrated as the “International Women’s Day”. International Women's Day has been celebrated at NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies,.
Facilitating with flower to Women staff

Vigilance Awareness Week in Association With BPCL, 2020 : Vigilance awareness week was celebrated at NCRD’S SIMS this year in online mode due to pandemic situation from 22nd to 25th October, 2020

EWebinar on Meditation :In pandemic students need some mental relaxation and more concentration for virtual studies. In view of this, NCRD’s Sterling Institute has conducted a Webinar on “Meditation” on 23rd February 2021 for MMS and MCA students.

Online Yoga Session 2021 : ‘Online Yoga Session 2021’ was conducted on 22nd February 2021, which was well appreciated by MMS & MCA students and faculty members. The Resource person Prof. Sushma Sumant talked about multiple benefits of yoga.
Prof. Sushma Sumant demonstrating Yoga Poses to the students

Zumba- Online Fitness Workshop 2021 : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized ‘Sterling Brunch Fiesta 2k19’. A team of Judges Mr. Kapil Kumar and Mrs. Amruta Prabhu Desai from Apeejay Institute of Hospitality visited to grade the dishes on the basis of Taste, Originality, Oral Presentation, Hygiene and Attire.
Students participating Zumba

Click to Win : NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies organized “Click to Win” Photo Contest on 26th February 2020 through Google meet. It was a creative event at which the participants got an opportunity to capture the Photos and submit the photographs in the Google Classroom.
Students participated in click to win Judge of the Event

Food Festival (Virtual) : An amazing mouth watering ‘Food Festival’ is organized Online by NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies as a part of Cultural week.
Students showcasing their dish

Food Distribution : Food Distribution activity was conducted to help the needy during the Pandemic situation on 6th April 2021 in association with Dreamalive Relief Foundation.
Students distributing Food

Cloth Distribution Activity : A program of free distribution of reusable cloths, warm cloths and blankets was organized jointly with Dreamalive Relief Foundation to MMS and MCA students.
Volunteers of NCRD’s SIMS and Dreamalive Relief Foundation Distributing Cloths

Ration Kit Donation : Covid-19 Pandemic has created a huge impact on the lives of people, especially the below poverty line people have suffered a lot. A caring initiative was taken by the staff and students of NCRD’s SIMS towards them.
Ration Kit for distribution on 23/9/2020

Independence Day :

Republic Day: The event was organized to develop healthy competition in the various institutes of NCRD through various sports. Event went smooth as more than 400 students participated in various sports.
CAO Amrjitkharade sir along with Dignitaries

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