Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's

Arts, Science & Commerce College, Manmad

"Affiliated To S.P. Pune University -Re- Accredited With 'A' Grade By NAAC"

Geography

Introduction

The department started since the inception of college in 1969 with less number of students at B.A., B.Com. & B.Sc. level. Geography has been taught at general and special level since 1969. The department provides quality education and realizes its responsibilities towards society. The courses taught in geography provides the base for national integration, Environmental Conservation and disaster management. Skill development programs such as certificate course in Geographical Information System & Remote Sensing Outreach Programme has been conducted with collaboration IIRS, Department of Space, and Government of India. Various co-curricular activities are conducted for enhancing overall progress of students. Department is well equipped with Instruments. Our faculties are aware about their responbilities towards societies hence department conducted social surveys, department aware the farmers about different government schemes and also about towards students hence department conducting courses, implements different scholarship schemes.

    Salient Features

  • Department has linkage with ISRO, Dehradun through IIRS-ISRO Outreach Programmes.
  • Well qualified, skilled and dedicated faculty.
  • Advanced teaching and learning resources and methods
  • Career guidance cell for students.
  • One Research Projects ongoing by faculty member.
  • Department faculties provide guidance to students for competitive exams
  • Students achieve top rankings in university examinations.
  • Eleven (11)students have passed NET/SET examinations.
  • Department organizes various tours, field visits and surveys.
  • Faculty helps to farmers about water management.
  • Workshops, guest lectures, seminars, exhibition and quiz competition for overall development of the students.

Programs Offered

Name of the Programme Pos, PSOs and COs
B.A. View
Sr. No. Course Duration Eligibility Intake Capacity
1 B.A. 03 Years HSC 120
2 B. Sc. Geography (At S.Y. level) 02 Years HSC 120
3 B.Com (at F.Y.level) 01 Years HSC 60
4 Certificate Course in Our Earth, Climate, History and Process 01 Month HSC 60
5 A Certificate Course in Rural Development- Better Place to Live 01 Month HSC 60
6 A Certificate Course in Research Methods in Geographical Analysis’ 01 Month HSC 60
7 Conduct ‘A Certificate Course in Bhumi Abhilekh: Learning of Schemes 01 Month HSC 60
8 Certificate course Travel in Tourism 01 Month HSC 60
Sr. No. Photo Name of the Faculty Designation Qualification Teaching Experienc Link
1 Dr. S.N.Nikam Principal & Head Department of Geography MA. Ph.D. 28 Yrs view
2 Prof. D.V.Sonawane Assistant Professor MA. NET Ph.D. Registered 15 Yrs view
3 Lt. P. R.Barde Assistant Professor M.A.,UGC- NET CSIR-NET, Ph.D. Registered 10 Yrs view
4 Dr.G.M.Gangurde Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed., NET. Ph.D. 07 Yrs view
5 Ms.V.R.Sonawane Assistant Professor (CHB) M.A , NET, SET Ph.D. Registered 03 Yrs view
6 Mr.J.K.Gavit Assistant Professor (CHB) M.A., NET, B.Ed. Ph.D. Registered 02 Yrs view

Projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received

Name of the faculty Title of Project Name of funding agency Grant received (Rs.) Status
Dr. S. N. Nikam “A Geographical Study of Environmental Impact of Pilgrimage on Saptashrungigad, Maharashtra.” UGC, New Delhi 1.00Lakhs Completed
Dr. S. N. Nikam “Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Tourism development of North western part of Baglan Tahsil, Nashik District” UGC, New Delhi 60,000 thousands Completed
Dr. Ganesh Madhav Gangurde Assessment of the effectiveness and Impact of PM UJJWALA YOJANA and PM MUDRA YOJANA on Rural Development in Maharashtra Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education , Hyderabad ,Telagana 5.50 Lakhs Ongoing
Name Of The Faculty Research Paper Books/ chapters Patent
International National Conference Proceedings
Dr. Subhash N Nikam 05 10 10 02 --
Mr. Devidas V.Sonawane 01 02 05 01 --
Mr. Prakash R.Barde 04 02 02 -- --
Dr. Ganesh M.Gangurde 14 03 05 02 01

Participation in Conference/seminar/workshop

Name Of The Faculty International National State
Presented Paper/poster Presented Paper/poster Presented Paper/poster
Dr. Subhash N Nikam 5 20 14
Mr. Devidas V.Sonawane 2 3 2
Mr. Prakash R.Barde 2 3 2
Dr. Ganesh M.Gangurde 5 10 10

Awards / Recognitions received by faculty

Name of Faculty Awards / Recognitions Year
Dr. Subhash Namdeo Nikam State Level Jaladut Honors by Nisargmitra Samittee, Dhule 2016
Dr. Subhash Namdeo Nikam Best Teacher Award by Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Parishad, Pune 2018
Dr. Ganesh Madhav Gangurde Best Career Katta Co-ordinator Award by Gov. of Maharashtra 2022
Dr. Ganesh Madhav Gangurde Best Teacher Award by Mhatama Gandhi Vidyamandir, Nashik 2023

Research Guides:

Sr. No. Name of the guide Year of recognition
01 Dr. Subhash N. Nikam 2011
02 Dr. Ganesh M. Gangurde 2022

Result, Department of Geography

Academic Year. Name of the students Percentage Rank
2022-2023 SHINDE GAYATRI SANJAY 83.34% First
ZALTE PRATIK ASHOK 77.69 % Second
2021-2022 THORAT RITESH BHASKAR 82.83% First
AHIRE SOMNATH VALMIK 81.90 % Second
2020-2021 RAJNOR SAGAR DILIP 86.50% First
SANGALE SHANKAR SANJAY 75.41% Second
2019-2020 ZALTE SAVITA MADHUKAR 74.80% First
DIVATE MANISHA 73.50% Second
2018-2019 SONAWANE VIJAYA RATAN 76.91% First
GAIKWAD VAISHALI NAMDEO 76.58% Second
2017-2018 GARUD SHUBHANGI KIRAN 73.66% First

IIRS Outreach Programme

Sr.No. Title of the collaborativ e activity Name of the collaborating agency with contact details Name of the participant Year of collabo ration Duration Nature of the activity Link to the relevant document
1 Outreach Programme, ISRO Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Harish Kaarnatak, Head, GIT & DL Department RSGG, IIRS/ISRO, Dehradun 2021 Different duration courses are offered throughout the year Online Programmes view

Best Practice

Sr.No. Name of Activities Link
1 Farm ponds For Better Irrigation View
2 Socio-economic survey View

Extension Activities

Activity Based-Peer Learning

Sr. No. Nature of Activity Link/Status
1 Pedagogy Through Field Experience View
2 A Step towards Environment Conservation View

9.2 Programme Objective- ‘Conservation of Environment’

Sr.No. Name of the workshop/ seminar/ conference Number of Participants Number of Participants Link to the Activity report on the website
1 Webinar on World Environmental Day 70 05.06.2021 view
2 Webinar on Shettali Shetkrnyasathi Nav Sanjvani 75 24/06/2021 view
3 Webinar on Maharashtra Krushi Din- Agri Schemes for Farmers 95 01.07.2021 view
4 Webinar on World Population Day 84 011.07.2021 view
5 Webinar on Guru-pornima Program 62 23/07/2021 view
6 Webinar on Environment Conservation Day 32 28/07/2021 view
7 Webinar on National Honey Bee Day 78 21/08/2021 view
8 Webinar on TYBA Syllabus restructure Workshop 98 23/08/2021 view
9 Webinar on Global Ozone Day 99 16/09/2021 view
10 Webinar on World Tourism Day 83 27/09/2021 view
11 Webinar on Guest Lecture Series 100 18-12-2021 view
12 Workshop on Guest Lecture Series (Offline Mode) 125 21-12-2021 view
13 Webinar on Geography Day 95 16-01-2022 view
14 Webinar on Climate Day 60 23-03-2022 view
15 Webinar on Global Earth Day 75 22-04-2022 view

STRENGTHS

  •   All- round teaching methods that include Interactive Teaching- learning Tools, Use of LCD Projectors, Demonstration of Survey Instruments, GIS Software, Assignments, Seminars, etc.
  •  Project-based experiential learning and vocational learning facility
  •  Facilitating students’ participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
  •  Talks of eminent resource persons through Guest Lecture Series

    • Future Plan:

  • To Start the Post-Graduation Program in Geography 
  •  To organize National conferences in collaboration with national linkages.
  • Cutting-edge inter-disciplinary research spanning nearly all major areas of Geography
  • Training in research using both theoretical and experimental methods.
  •  Training in various GIS software
  •  To increase Industry-Academia interaction.

Top Alumni, Department of Geography

Sr.No. Name of Students Designation Name of Institute
1 Dr.Arote Somnath Tukaram Vice Principal & Assistant Professor NVP Mandal's Arts, Comm. & Science College, Lasalgaon
2 Dr. Pawar Dnyaneshwar Narayan IQAC Co-ordinator & Assistant Professor MVP Semaj’s KSKW College CIDCO Nashik
3 Mr.Sanap Narayan Tatyaba Assistant Manager Reserve Bank of India,Nagpur
4 Mr.Solse Nilesh Vinayak Regional Officer Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited, Mumbai
5 Dr.Thakare Sunil Dagu Assistant Professor Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune.
6 Dr.Gangurde Ganesh Madhav Assist.Prof in Geography MGV's Arts Science and Commerce College Manmad
7 Ms.Sonawane Vijaya Ratan Assist.Prof in Geography MGV's Arts Science and Commerce College Manmad
8 Mr. Gaikwad Anil Changdev Assist.Prof in Geography MGV's MSG College, Malegaon
9 Sonawane Pravin Deepak Assist. Prof in Geography SNJB ACS College Chandwad
10 Dr.Gangurde Ravindra Valu Assist.Prof in Geography M V P Samaj Arts, Science And Commerce College Khedgaon
11 Bhalerao Nilesh Motiram Website Designer Website Designer Nashik
12 Deshmukh Sachin Sampat Indian Army Agniveer Army, All India
13 Deore Shubham Madhukar Indian Army Aasam Army, Aasam
14 Darade Sharad Gangadhar Jr.Assistant Clerk SBI Bank , Malegaon
15 Utwal Nikhil S Regional Officer Reliance Jio, Mumbai
16 Thakare Parashram Madhav Primary Teacher ZP School, Vinchur Takli,Lasalgaon
17 Vadkte Rahul Ravba Indian Army West Bangal , India
18 Mavle Rahul Sahebrao Indian Army All India
19 Desale Chandrkat Prakash Teacher Shahapur Junior College, Sahapur
20 Narote Machhindra Shivaji GIS Executive GIS Executive, Mumbai
21 Thakare Atul Clerk APMC Lasalgaon
22 Thakare Tushar Shravan Head Clerk Mantralaya, Mumbai
23 Chaudhari Vishnu Jr.clg. Teacher MVP's Cidco Jr.clg., Nashik
24 Darade Dnyaneshwar Valiba Jr.Clerk Late SNJB college of Engineering Chandwad
25 Ubale Rakesh Ashok Crime Branch (Police) Crime Branch Malegaon
26 Bhalerao Deepmala Pandurang Advocate Nashik Court, Nashik
27 Ahirrao Ramkrushna Pundlik Gramvikas Adhikari Umrane Tal-Deola Nashik
28 Khare Anita Dinkar Teacher Hiswal Tal-Nandgaon
29 KajikarJanardan Ramdas Maharashtra surksha rakshak Mumbai
30 Ahire Sachin Ramesh Indian ArmyJummu Kashamir, India Jummu Kashamir, India
31 Narote Dattu Mothabhau Cleark Shetkari Sang Chandwad
32 Madhe Santosh Primary Teacher SNJB High school Chandwad