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SAROJINI NAIDU VANITA MAHA VIDYALAYA

Events, Activities and Achievements

June 2012-May 2013

1. NAAC Peer Team Visit- 30th

, 31st, July &1st August: The institution was re-

accredited by the NAAC Peer Team in the year 2012. The Peer Team comprised of

Prof.J.J.Kattakayam, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, University of Kerala,

Tiruvanthapuram – Chairperson, Prof.M.C.Gayathri, Department of Botany, University

of Bangalore, Karnataka, Dr.Mrs.Ganga, Former Principal, Vellalar College, Erode,

Tamilnadu, visited the institution on 30th

, 31st July and 1

st of August and on 15

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September 2012 the institution was awardedan „A‟ grade with a CGPA of 3.12 by

NAAC, Bangalore.

2. Nutrition Conference: A Two-day UGC sponsored State Conferenceon the theme

“Translating Food and Nutrition into Health” was organized by the Departments of

Applied Nutrition, Chemistry and Biochemistry in collaboration with Indian Dietetic

Association (AP Charter) on 5th

and 6th

October 2012. Prof A.GopalKishan, Consultant

Nephrologist, and Advisor,Mediciti Group of Colleges was the Chief Guest and

Dr.G.V.S.Murthy, Director, Indian Institute of General Health was the Guest of Honour.

Dr.KalpagamPolasa, Director NIN was the Key note addressee for the inaugural session.

Prof. N.B.Sudharshanacharya, Founder and National Coordianator of LEAD INDIA 2020

was the Chief guest and Prof.MeenaHariharan, Director, Dept. of Health Psychology,

HCU was the Guest of Honour. The Conference deliberated on key aspects pertaining to

food and nutrition and panel discussions on health and fitness were held. Students and

faculty members from various colleges participated. Poster and recipe contests were

conducted in which students showcased their talents and won prizes.

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Dr.KalpagamPolasa, Director NIN, Key note addressee inaugural session

Dignitaries at the Inaugural of Nutrition Conference

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Recipe Contest

Prof.MeenaHariharan, Director, Dept. of Health Psychology, HCU, Guest of

Honour giving away certificate to the winner

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3. COP11 – Convention on Biodiversity: In connection with International Conference on

Biodiversity held in Hyderabad from 8th

to 19th

October 2012. Inter collegiate

competitions were conducted under the aegis of CCE and Sarojini Naidu Vanita Maha

Vidyalaya conducted the Power Point presentation competition on the topic – “Nature

protects if she is protected” and Ms.NaseemUnnisa of M.Sc Botany secured I prize.

4. Youth Festival: A South Zone Inter-University Youth festival was organized by

Osmania University from 8th

to 10th

September 2012 in which our students secured I

prize in Light Music (Telugu Solo) II prize in Group Dance, III prize in Group Singing

and consolation prize in Rangoli.

5. NSS Award:Dr.Ch.Padma, Lecturer, Dept. of Telugu and NSS Programme Officer was

awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi National NSS Award by His Excellency,

PranabMukherji, President of India on 19th

November 2012.

Dr.CH.Padma, along with the Principal, Dr,P.Saroja, receiving Indira Gandhi National

NSS Award from H.E.ShriPranabMukharjee, President of India.

6. Inauguration of Golden Jubilee Celebrations: It was indeed a moment of pride for the

institution to celebrate 50 years of its golden existence. The inauguration of Golden

Jubilee celebrations on 28th

November 2012. His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of

Tamilnadu was the Chief Guest, Dr.A.Chakrapani, Chairman,A.P.LegislativeCouncil,

Sri.K.Jana Reddy, Minster for Panchayat Raj and Rural Water Supply, Govt. of A.P, Sri

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A PAdmaRao, President O.G.A., were the Guests of Honour. On the occasion, Golden

Jubilee brochure was released and the III floor of the hostel, Golden Jubilee hall and

MBA A.V Room were inaugurated. A programme depicting the cultural diversity

waspresented by the students and the alumnae.

Dignitaries during the inauguration of Golden Jubilee Celebrations

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Classical Vocal presentation by Mrs.Saritha, Alumna

7. I GO GREEN: A seminar on Ecology and Environment was conducted on 10th

December 2012 and Sri JaiprakashNamburu from I Go Green Organisationdelivered a

lecture on conservation of environment. Saplings were planted on this occasion.

8. Annual Sports Day: Annual Sports Day was held on 13th

December 2012.

ShriLRajender, International Base Ball Player and Smt.LKishoriRajender, International

Softball Player were the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively. Karate and Yoga

demonstrations were given by the students and prizes were given away to the winners of

various sports competitions.

9. NAAC Accreditation Celebrations: It was celebration time on 14th

December 2012 in

the institution for achieving „A‟ grade. As part of celebrations the Managing Committee

members of OGA, Exhibition Society, Economic Committee, Governing Body, teaching

and non teaching staff of SNVMV were presented mementos in appreciation of their

contributions during the re-accreditation process.

10. Annual Day Celebrations: The Annual Day Celebrations were held on 21st December

2012. Captain Uttam Kumar Reddy, Hon‟ble Minister for Housing. Govt. of A.P was the

Chief Guest and Mrs.ChayaRatan, Special Chief Secretary, Dept, of Home Affairs Govt.

Of A.P was the Guest of Honour. On this occasion Gold Medals were presented to the

meritorious students and a cultural presentation was made by the students of Vanita Maha

Vidyalaya.

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Dignitaries on the dais - 50th

Annual Day Celebrations

Guest of HonourMrs.ChayaRatan, Special Chief Secretary, Dept. of Home Affairs,

Govt. of A.P, addressing the gathering

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Captain Uttam Kumar Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Housing. Govt. of A.P, Chief

Guest addressing the students.

Faculty Felicities with more than 25 years of service along with the Dignitaries

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Cultural presentation

11. OGA Competitions: Students participated in various competitions conducted by the

Osmania Graduates‟ Association on 8th

January 2013 and our students participated in

many competitions and won prizes inClassical Dance, Classical and Film Song (Solo),

Dance (Solo),Antyakshari.

12. OPEN DAY:An Open Day was organized on 1st February 2013 for the school students to

spread awareness about the facilities and amenities available in the institution and to

make right career choices.

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School students observing zoology museum exhibits

School students with NCC Officer

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13. Hyderabad Metro Rail Competitions: Various competitions like Essay Writing,

Elocution and Debate were conducted on 9th

and 10th

February 2013 by Hyderabad Metro

Rail in Sarojini Naidu Vanita Maha Vidyalaya to spread awareness among the citizens

towards the new transport system in the city. The topic for the competitions was „Metro

Rail for Safe and Comfortable Travel of Women and Gender Equality‟. Students of M.A

English, MBA, B.Sc and Intermediate won prizes in different categories and languages.

14. Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: On the occasion of Birth anniversary of Sarojini

Naidu on 13th

February 2013, an „Open Forum‟ lecture was organized on the topic

„Developing Women‟s Leadership for Transformative Changes in Society‟ by

Dr.V.RukminiRao, Executive Director, Gramya Resource Center, Hyderabad. On this

occasion Prof.C.Anandaraman, Retired Professor, Dept. of Telugu, HCU was felicitated.

Dr.V.RukminiRao, Executive Director, Gramya Resource Centre

15. International Women’s Day: International Women‟s Day was celebrated on 8th

March

2013. Dr.VasaPrabhavati, Former Head, Dept. of Telugu, SNVMV was the Chief Guest.

It was a proud moment to have amidst us Mrs.SabithaBhamidipati (Saptapadi Fame)

Project Manager, OSI Consulting Enterprise, Technical Services and our alumna as the

Guest of Honour.

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Mrs.BhamidipatiSabitha (alumna) speaking on the International Women’s Day

16. Hostel Day:Hostel Day is the most awaited programme for the hostellers. On 19th

March

2013 the Annual Hostel Day was held with Smt.S.Vani, Advocate, Supreme Court of

India and also our alumna as the Chief Guest. Prizes were given away to the winners of

various competitions held in the Hostel which was followed by a colourful cultural

programme.

Mrs.S.Vani. Advocate, Supreme Court (Alumna) being welcomed on the Hostel Day