Best Practice II
Title:  ‘Promoting Gandhiji’s Thoughts & Values’
Objectives :(100)

1. To introduce Gandhiji’s thoughts amongst youth.
2. To propagate Gandhiji’s values.
3. To make the students aware about the importance of Truth, non-violence&
4. humanity as Gandhiji’s thoughts.
5. To create positive environment of Gandhiji’s thoughts amongst students and other stake holders.
6. To propagate & disseminate the thoughts of Gandhiji among the students and other stake holders.
7. To stop the corruption, violence & inhumanity in the society.
8. To give the heritage of Gandhiji’s thoughts to the next generation.

The Context: (150)
The activity, of propagating and disseminating Gandhian thoughts and values, was implemented as the best practice to work on Gandhian thoughts. At the beginning, the CDC granted the proposal of establishing ‘Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra in the college. To work continuously on it ‘Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra’ was established. The centre entered into a ‘Memorandum of understanding’ with the Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon. Dr. O.V. Ligade was appointed as the Director of ‘Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra’ and an advisory committee. The Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra’ was inaugurated at the hands of Ex- Cabinet Home-minister Hon. Shivraj Patil Chakurkar on 4th October 2018. There is a separate library of Gandhiji’s books in the Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra. The rare books of Gandhiji are available in the library. Competitive exams, ‘Gandhi Vichar- Sanskar Pariksha’ are arranged every year in the college. A book written by Gandhiji is given to each class and the exam is based on the books given to students. Every year the successful students in this exam are awarded. On the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gandhiji, a ‘Foot-march’ (Padayatra) was arranged by Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra to spread the thoughts of Gandhiji among the people in nearby villages. To inculcate the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi among the people living in a rural area, a Foot March (Padayatra) was organized from 3rd Sept. to 5th Sept. 2019. Gandhian thinkers, activities, staff, students and villagers’ participated in this foot march. Maharashtra Pradesh Sarvodaya Mandal’ Pune which works to spread the thoughts of Gandhiji, was donated ₹1800 by the college..

The Practice:(400)
The rural location of college is cause of many challenges and difficulties. The college yet tries to overcome these problems. Though, there is lack of rooms in the college, it availed a separate hall for the Gadhian library and study. The fund availed with the help of Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon was taken. Competitive exam held with the help of G.R.F. Jalgaon. The founder president of college Hon. Madhavrao Patil Donated ₹25,000/- to purchase cub-board and books. Hon. Shriram Jadhav, Hon. Somnath Rode, Mr. Bhujang Bobde, the principal of the college Dr. Sanjay Waghmare donated books for this library.

Under this best practice, organized national seminar in collaboration with  G.R.F. Jalgaon, ICSSR Mumbai and SRTMU, Nanded. Gandhian thoughts were propagated through this seminar. I.C.S.S.R. gave valuable co-operation for this seminar. In the academic year 2019-20, a foot march was arranged on 3rd to 5th Sept. 2019 from Nalegaon to Chamarga through eight villages and guided on Organic farming, health ,life style,detoxificetion and gandhian thoughts and values . this foot march (Padyatra) help of some villagers  for accommodation and meals. Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon took the responsibility to provide study material for the competitive exam.  Dr. Jishan Hussain (Akola) guided students without any remuneration.

Evidence of Success: (200)

• On 4th March 2020, a National level Seminar was conducted to spread the Gandhian thoughts at the national level with the publication of proceeding of research papers by the participants. The main theme of Seminar was ‘The Relevance of Mahatma Gandhiji’s Thoughts in the 21st Century’. Students and professors participated in this seminar.
• A general knowledge competitive examination is conducted with the aim to propagate the thoughts of Gandhiji among the students.
• Publication of annual magazine with the main theme of ‘Gandhi 150’ for the   academic year 2018-19 was.
• The annual gathering of the academic year 2019-20 was dedicated to Gandhiji with the theme ‘Mahatma Gandhi & his thoughts.
•  A question quiz competition was also arranged for students during the visit tour to Sanjeevani Hill.
• A wall poster based on Gandhiji was also created.
• University approved three days Lecture series (28th to 30th January 2018 ) conducted to spread the Gandhian thoughts.
• An independent library has been set up through the Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra and Gandhian Ideas are being propagated and disseminated through them.
• The Heritage Foundation, Jalgaon has given an award for spreading Gandhiji's values ​​in the rural areas through the Lok Samvad Padayatra organized on the occasion of Gandhi 150th Birth Anniversary.
• The Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon has also given an award for the promotion of Gandhian thought and values ​​by conducting the Gandhi Vichar Sanskar Pariksha every year.
• One Ph.d Reserach Scholler joined the Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra.
• Students Desigend Magnificiant Rangoli of Mahatma Gandhi on the Ocasion of 150 th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required:(150)
The financial and infrastructural problem to establish this centre is encountered  but with the help of NGOs, and philanthropies donation it is resolved.

Other Information:
Various activities and programs are organized in the college to propagate Gandhiji’s ideas which are useful for the students as well as society. This is a national work and related to the present situation. This is an age of computer and information technology. Man is trying to develop and running after happiness. But he has forgotten human values. In such a situation, there is a great need to spread the values of happiness, peace, truth, non-violence by introducing Gandhiji’s thoughts.  through this best practice  the college will carry out such historical work that will inspire young students and the society in the years to come. Efforts will be made to make this college an important centre of Gandhiji’s thoughts. We shall continue our efforts with the help of Govt., Social Institutions, and Society. The college has decided to increase the stock of books for the propagation of these values. To hold various intellectual programs, national level seminars, workshops, and lectures to propagate the thoughts and values of Mahatma Gandhi not only at the college and Maharashtra level but also at the national level.

Best Practices I
Title: ‘Plant Trees, Save Trees’

Objectives (100):

1. To create green and beautiful college campus.
2. To avail shadow of trees for the college students.
3. To stop the soil erosion.
4. To raising groundwater level.
5. To create awareness among the students about importance of nature and tree 
6. cultivation.
7. To inspire society for environment protection and protection of Natural resources.
8. To keep the balance of nature, avoid pollution, stop soil erosion, etc.

 The Context :(150)
Shivjagruti college is located one kilometre away from the village ‘Nalegaon.’
In January 2016, the college shifted in its own building. Before shifting in this building, the college started planting trees in new campus. The volunteers of the N.S.S. department and all the peons in the college participated in tree plantation and played a vital role. In the best practice ‘Plant Trees, Save Trees’ to implement this activity, a committee has been established with the name ‘Environment Conservation Committee’ Dr. Arvind Kadam is the head of the committee. Prof. Nilkanth Bolegave and Dr. Kailas Palne are appointed as the assistant of the committee. The committee started to work for trees plantation during the special camp of N.S.S. A Green Army which was formed by Principal Dr. Sanjay Waghmare to implement the tree plantation effectively. Farmer union home Minister Hon. Shivraj Patil Chakurkar has been involved in tree plantation program for the academic year 2018-19.

The year-wise report of tree plantation is as follows:
Year                  Trees
 2015-2016 -     37
 2016-2017 -     79
 2017-2018 -     76
 2018-2019 -   102
 2019-2020 -     96

The Trees include Ficus Reliogiosa, Royal Poinciana, Cluster Fig, Aegle Marmeleos, AzadirachtaIndica, Tamarind, Bouhinda Racemosa, Jackfruit, Sapodilla Sapoa, Pinwheel Flower,Mango Banyan Tree, Spanish Cherry, Bur-Flower Tree Almond, Coconut Tree, Saraca Asoka, Champa, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Drumstick Curry Tree, Yellow Flame Tree, Wood-apple Alstonia, Milingtonia Hartensis, Mahogany, Custard Apple, Melia Dubia, Teak Marking Nut, Black Plum and Butea Monosperma, etc.Thus the total number of trees planted during the five years from 2015-16 to 2019-20 under ‘Best Practice is 390.

The Practice :(400)
The specialty of the best practice ‘Plant Trees, Save Trees’ in our college is that Marathwada is a region where water is scarce, and in the Latur district the water where has to be supplied by train, this practice was successfully implemented. The trees have been donated to the college as a gift by the Principal, Professors, non-teaching staff, students’ parents and farmers. To grow the trees, they need to be watered. A drip system is used to water the plant and trees. This expenditure is the part college. The student's Volunteers, Professors, Green Army, and the Environment Committee make efforts to save the trees. This practice inspires many students’ parents, citizens, schools and offices for plantation by their own. This activity is not only useful for the college students and staff but other social stake holders. Neem- Azadirachta India, Peepal- Ficusreligiosa, Banyan tree and Cluster fin, etc. are important for health.

The University has prescribed ‘Environment Education’ as a compulsory subject for the third year students. Practical knowledge of environment protection can be gain through ‘Plant Trees, Save Trees’ program.

Evidence of Success (200):

• A farmer Mr. Takbidwe gifted 10 Custard-apple trees.
• Many trees are growing and students are getting benefit of its shadow and studying underneath of trees.
•  It is giving a natural beautiful look to the campus with its fruits and flowers and gives fresh airs.
• The trees grow fast and within five years the campus became green.
• In the year 2016 Drip system was fixed for watering the trees and onward tree get enough water. 
• Star fences have been erected on all sides of the college to protect the trees from animals.
• Problems Encountered and Resources Required: (150)

The problem of water is main problem in this location.
The soil is not fertile. Therefore, it is difficult to grow trees. The college has its bore well but in summer season the water level goes down so plants and trees can’t get enough water. The water supply for trees through the bore well was not enough, especially in the summer season. So the water was supplied by a tanker and the trees were kept alive.In the beginning students and peons used to water the trees using a pipe which was inconvenient.Some passers-by the road and animals used to destroy the trees on the campus as there was no fencing.

Other Information:
‘Plant Trees, Save Trees’ is not only as a best practice but also as a social enterprise. The college wants to give the message to planting and cultivating trees as well as keeping the environmental balance by increasing the participation of the society. In the future, the college wants to implement the program outside the campus also. The aim of the college in future is to save the trees that are rare the trees that exist in nature but rarely found in our surrounding should be saved and the people should be inspired to plant more and more trees is the aim of the college. The college also aims at planting medicinal and useful trees that can be used for the benefit of society.

Academic Year- 2021-22
Best Practices I
Title: ‘Plant Trees, Save Trees

Objectives:

To avail natural campus and shadow of trees for the college students.
To stop soil erosion, pollution and raise groundwater levels.

The Context:
Year-wisetree plantation:

2015-2016=37
2016-2017=79
2017-2018=76
2018-2019=102
2019-2020=96
2020-2021=30
2021-2022=132

There are more than 40 varieties and 526 trees.

Evidence of Success:
Students are getting the benefit of their shadow for study.
Trees are givingnature,fruits, and flowers andfresh air.
Somestudents have started planting trees at home.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
The soil is not fertile. Water is less. In summer used watertanker.

Other Information: 
It is not only the best practice but also a social enterprise.

Academic Year-2021-22
Best Practice II
Title: ‘Promoting Gandhiji’s Thoughts&Values’

Objectives :
To be aware ofGandhiji’s thoughts, values amongst youth &next generation..

The Context:
Established self-funding ‘Gandhi Adhyasan Kendra' in the college.
MOU with the GandhiResearchFoundation.
Library from donated books.
Every year ‘GandhiVicharSanskarPariksha’.
Membership of ‘Gandhi Khoj’ Magzine

Evidence of Success:
Collected 35 books (Rs.12929)
Total 415 books in Libray from donated books.
Attended two students Youth Camp of Sevagram.
Received Award from HeritageFoundatinJalgaon.
Participated 40 students in ‘GandhiVicharSanskarPariksha’
Working one Ph.D. Research Scholar to center.
Conducted Hutatma Din special lecture.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
There is financial problembut with the help of NGOs, and philanthropists' donations it is resolved.

Other Information:
This is a national work and is related to the present situation.