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M.S.P Arts, Science & K.P.T Commerce College Manora Dist. Washim

Workshop Report

One Day University Level Workshop on

‘Medicinal Plants & Natural Remedies’

09 February – 2018

Manora, Washim

(To be submitted to the Principal)

www.mspkpt@rediffmailc.om

Affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati

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Contents Page. No.

A. Introduction 03

B. Background 04

C. Objective 04

D. A Summary of the Presentations

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E. Feedback and Recommendations 11

Annex I- List of Participants

Annex II- Feedback form

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Date: 09/02/2018

A brief Report on

University Level One Day Workshop

Organized by Department of Botany in Collaboration with Botany Teachers

Association SGBAU

09 February – 2018

Introduction:

Department of Botany started Certificate Course in Botany for the under graduate

students of the college from the session- 2016-17 entitled as “Medicinal Plants & Natural

Remedies”. Under this certificate course interested students enrolled in this course from

different stream. The intake capacity is 20 students and course duration design for two month

(30 hrs). For the development of interest & believes in Natural Remedies by Medicinal Plants.

The workshop was structured around smaller facilitated workshops and presentations

to allow all participants to enter into practical discussion. There were inputs from key speakers

who provided insights into the aspects responsible for developing and enhancing quality in

education. The workshop was a key activity for the college that aims to empower learning,

develops skills and support opportunities for all within the society.

Feedback from the workshop was very positive, participants saw great value in working

with updated innovative scholars from various colleges, the opportunity to network and to

learn from one another and the chance to explore ideas.

This report provides background of the workshop, information, objectives, a summary

of the presentations and discussions for the next step.

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Background:

The Medicinal Plants & Natural Remedies workshop was convened to bring together

SGBA University Amravati Botany Teachers Association & experts from the academic

institutions & students to address important issues which are responsible for developing health

and remedies on various diseases in society and make aware in this regard. This workshop was a

part of broader initiative organized to understand natural remedies from the medicinal plants &

key aspects of Self Study report.

In the beginning of the academic session, Department of Botany decided to undertake

workshop on Medicinal plants under Certificate course and it was included in academic calendar

of the institution. The convener of the Workshop Principal Dr. N. S. Thakare & Organizing

secretary & head Department of Botany Dr. M. N. Iqbal took initiative to undertake this

workshop. The initiative represents collective venture of the Workshop committee, teaching and

non teaching staff and students.

Objective:

The main objective of the workshop was to develop awareness and importance of

Medicinal plants enabling students to play a crucial role in the implementation of use of

medicinal plants in the society and aware the peoples of their surroundings. Also it is focused

on the role of higher education institutions, its student in development of interest in the

society to use the medicinal plant to cure the diseases which is expected by the social bodies.

A Summary of the Presentations

The one day University level workshop held in the college on 09 February

2018 was hosted by Department of Botany of M.S.P Arts, Science & K.P.T

Commerce College Manora Washim self financed and sponsored.

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The workshop ran over whole day and consisted of two technical sessions out

of opening and closing sessions. The event being mostly brainstorming, each technical

session had just one presentation and then a discussion about the topic.

Inaugural Programme: Department of Botany organized the University Level One Day Workshop in

collaboration of Botany Teachers Association SGBAU, Amravati. Principal, Dr. N. S. Thakare &

head, Department of Botany Dr. M.N. Iqbal gave invitation to the students participant from

different colleges of Amravati University for this Workshop. Dr. D. G. Bhadange farmer Dean

Science Faculty SGBAU Amravati, eminent Taxonomist of Vidharbha region & President of

Botany Teachers Association invited as a Chief Guest for inaugural program of the workshop,

Dr. A. N. Deore, well known taxonomist & Associate Professor SSSKR Innani Science College

Karnja Lad invited as a Key note Speaker he gave knowledgeable speech in the Technical

session & students motivated towards Ayurveda and benefits of Plants Medicine. Dr. M. Nafees

Iqbal Organizing Secretary & Head Department of Botany gave the introductory talk. Principal,

Dr. N. S. Thakare Convener of the Workshop gave the presidential speech and Prof. S. D. Ingole

end the inaugural program by vote of thanks.

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Dignitaries present on Inaugural Function, in the middle Ex. Dean Faculty of Science Dr. D.G. Bhadange

(Chief Guest), Right to him Dr. A. N. Deore(Keynote speaker), left to him (Principal),Dr. N. S. Thakare

(President) & IQAC Coordinator Prof. A. Y. Ali,-welcomed by Dr. M. N. Iqbal (HOD Botany)

Workshop inaugurated by the Guest Dr. D.G. Bhadange, Dr. A. N. Deore & Dr. N. S. Thakare

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Dr. D.G. Bhadange delivering inaugural speech while others look

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Dr. A. N. Deore delivering key note speech while others look on

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The other eminent personalities like Keynote speaker Dr. A. N. Deore, HOD, Physics

Department Dr. K. A. Koparkar, Prof. Sopan. D. Ingole Department of Chemistry, HOD,

Mathematics Prof. M.C. Dhabe, HOD, and Department of Zoology Dr. Seema Keswani were

also present on the occasion. Besides there are about large number of research Students

participants also attended the workshop.

Technical Session I:

Dr. N. S. Thakare Principal & convener, delivered Presidential speech

Prof. Sopan Ingole extended hearty welcome of Guests in the technical session

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Technical session II began after post lunch. This session was chaired by Dr. N. S.

Thakare & Keynote speaker Dr. A. N. Deore, Associate Professor SSSKR Innani Science

Dr. A. N. Deore delivering the lecture in I -Technical session

Dr. A. N. Deore delivering the lecture in II -Technical session

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College, Karnjalad Dist-Washim presented a nice information regarding medicinal plants and

their medicinal uses against various diseases. He presented valuable information about 70 plants.

The workshop was attended by 120 participants including research scholars, teachers and large

number of students. Participants expressed happiness about the educative sessions and fine

arrangements of the workshop. Feedback forms were collected from participants of the workshop.

Participation certificates were issued to all the speakers and delegates of the workshop

and the workshop came to conclusion at 5.30 PM.

Miss. Mayuri Hande contributory teacher of Botany execute the valedictory program of

the workshop, and exhibit the review of the participants. There were 150 participants including

the parent college in this workshop. In the end of this Workshop Dr. N. S. Thakare, convener &

Chairperson declared the Workshop grand successfully organized by the Department of Botany

and congratulate to all the participants budding Scientists & purposed vote of thank to the

Guest and participants on behalf of college & declared workshop over.

Prof. Sopan Ingole proposed a vote of thanks for entire workshop.

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Feedback and Recommendations

Feed Back from Participants (Teachers):

1. Material provided in Workshop?

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 14 01 7.14%

02 Very Good 14 07 50.00%

03 Excellent 14 06 42.85%

2. Quality of Tea/Lunch?

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 14 05 35.71%

02 Very Good 14 07 50.00%

03 Excellent 14 02 14.28%

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3. Key note speech.

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 14 00 00

02 Very Good 14 08 57.14%

03 Excellent 14 06 42.85%

4. Guest speech.

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 14 01 7.14%

02 Very Good 14 03 21.42%

03 Excellent 14 10 71.42%

5. Arrangement of LCD.

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 14 00 00

02 Very Good 14 06 42.85%

03 Excellent 14 08 57.14%

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6. About College.

01. Workshop arranged by college was more knowledgeable.

02. There is various new plants information gain from this workshop.

03. All facilities provided by college are good and satisfactory.

04. All facilities are provided was good.

05. There are various facilities are available in college, this workshop is good for every

one for increasing knowledge.

06. Graceful.

07. Good & nice college in the region.

08. Graceful and good.

09. Excellent location and moderate facilities provided good workshop theme.

10. College organized a very useful workshop for society.

11. Nice arrangement of workshop.

12. Excellent and nice arrangement of the workshop.

13. College having very good facilities & well equipped workshop hall.

14. Nice arrangement of the workshop.

Feedback from research students:

1. Material provided in Workshop.

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 49 11 22.44%

02 Very Good 49 19 38.77%

03 Excellent 49 19 38.77%

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2. Quality of Tea/ Lunch

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 49 14 28.57%

02 Very Good 49 27 55.10%

03 Excellent 49 08 16.32%

3. Key note speech.

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 49 13 26.53%

02 Very Good 49 21 42.85%

03 Excellent 49 15 30.61%

4. Guest speech.

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 49 4 8.16%

02 Very Good 49 16 32.65%

03 Excellent 49 29 59.18%

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5. Arrangement of LCD.

Sr. No. Scale Total Remarks Percentage

01 Good 49 05 10.20%

02 Very Good 49 19 38.77%

03 Excellent 49 24 48.97%

6. About College.

Over all remarks of the college is excellent and good in respect to arrangement and facility provided for workshop.

Submitted by

Date: 28/03/2018 Dr. M. Nafees Iqbal

Head,

Department of Botany

Encl:

1. List of the Participants

2. Workshop Schedule

4. Feedback Form