Programmes / Activities:

1. Introductory Workshop

An introductory workshop on “Case Study Course in Higher Education of Mumbai University” was organized by the Unnat Maharashtra Abhiyan (UMA) Cell, IIT Bombay at S.P. Hegshetye College, S.M. Joshi Vidyaniketan, Mirjole, Ratnagiri on 28th June 2022. The workshop aimed to create awareness among faculty members about research-oriented teaching and the integration of case study methodology into the university curriculum. Faculty members—Mr. Guruprasad E. Ghadi (Geography), Mr. Hrishikesh R. Rane (Management Studies), and Mr. Sushant P. Lomate (Chemistry)—actively participated in the programme.

2. Methodology Workshop for the Case Study-Based Elective Course

A methodology workshop for the case study-based elective course under “Aaple Prashn Aaple Vidnyan” was organized by the Unnat Maharashtra Abhiyan (UMA) Cell, IIT Bombay at Gogate Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 17th September 2022. The workshop focused on research methodologies for project work under the UMA initiative. Three faculty members from Shri S. H. Kelkar College, Devgad—Mr. Guruprasad Ghadi, Mr. Hrishikesh R. Rane, and Mrs. Rashmi Hirlekar—participated in the programme. Mr. Milind Sohoni from IIT Bombay explained the implementation of regional case studies, research approaches, and the objectives set by the University of Mumbai. Coordinators from various colleges presented their proposed case studies, followed by discussions and guidance from Mr. Sohoni and Mrs. Priya Jadhav.

3. Interactive Discussion Session

An interactive discussion session on “आपले प्रश्न, आपले विज्ञान” was organized by the Unnat Maharashtra Abhiyan (UMA) Cell, IIT Bombay at the Library Hall of Devgad College on 19th July 2022. The session facilitated interaction among experts, faculty members, and students regarding research opportunities, case study components, and programme expectations. Mr. Parth Bapat discussed regional occupations and issues of the Konkan area, while Mr. Milind Sohoni highlighted higher education, employment challenges, and the need for job-oriented learning. Mr. Harshad Tulpule presented a case study on a cashew processing unit and introduced a biodiversity documentation platform. A total of 09 faculty members and 89 students participated in the session, which helped promote research awareness and encouraged participation in Avishkar and academic publications.