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About Us
Since its establishment in 2010, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) strives to assure quality education in the college. It plans activities and monitors them through different committees like Academic Monitoring Committee, Exam Committee, Staff Academy Committee, Research Advisory Committee, etc. The college has done constant progress in NAAC Assessment & Accreditation process in which IQAC has played a pivotal role. The IQAC of the college has been reshuffled according to the NAAC guidelines with Dr. Narsingh Pimparne as the co-ordinator. The efforts of IQAC resulted in the following achievements
Sr. No. | Accreditation Year | Grade | CGPA |
1 | 2016 | B+ | 2.64 |
2 | 2004 | C++ | 67.50 |
Sr. No. | Particulars | Year/s | |
1 | Best College Award | 2020-21 | |
2 | Best Magazine Award | 2021-22 | |
3 | ISO 2009:2015 | 2018-19 | |
4 | Academic & Administrative Audit "A" Grade. | 2019-20 | |
5 | Green Audit | 2021-22 | |
6 | Energy Audit | 2021-22 | |
7 | Environment Audit | 2021-22 | |
8 | Gender Audit | 2021-22 |
The college is committed to imparting quality education keeping pace with global needs to fulfill the highest standards of educational, social, cultural, and economic needs, for the all-round development of deprived students with ethics and accountability.
Our Mission
The Mission:
- To impart quality education to the young generation of India for creating a skilled human resource of high caliber.
- To provide education to all the classes emphasizing downtrodden, economically, and socially backward sections of society.
- To inculcate values like gender equality, social equality, cooperation and mutual understanding, sportsmanship, the dignity of labor, etc. for the all-round development of students.
- To promote a sense of equality, national integration, social justice, and secularism among the students
- To act as a catalyst in socio-economic transformation for national development.
Graduate Attributes
- Attribute for social and economic empowerment
- Effective communication skill and development of entrepreneurship skills
- Basic understanding management and accounting
- Self-employment of ability
- Multicultural perspective resulting in secular thinking
- Accept scholastic career and value-oriented challenges
- Upgradation of subject knowledge
- Scientific temper and research culture
- Environment and gender sensitization with an inclusive and secular outlook
- Environmental awareness
- Gender equality and social awareness
- Synergize traditional and modern values
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage and observe change
- Teamwork and Leadership Skills
- Competent to take quick decisions and readily employment
- Theory into action
- Computer literacy
- Innovation in the learning process
Teacher Attributes
- Excellent Knowledge of the subject taught
- Well organized and innovative in teaching
- Interactive teaching with communication skills
- Unbiased, just, honest, patient, strict, and trustworthy
- Understanding and respecting students’ diverse needs
- Encouraging innovative ideas of students in curricular,
- co-curricular and extra-curricular
- Healthy and cordial relationships with other faculty
- Educate students to become employable and better citizens
- Zest for transforming the wasteland into the best land
Value Framework
Value Framework
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the college works for the inculcation of the NAAC Core Values among the stakeholders of the college. The NAAC Core Values are –
Core Values
- Contributing to National Development
- Fostering Global Competencies among Students
- Inculcating a Value System among Students
- Promoting the Use of Technology
- Quest for Excellence
Quality Policy
Uncompromising commitment to transforming the lives of rural and deprived masses, providing ICT-enabled quality higher education through inculcating research temperament, global citizenship & secular democratic values so as to instill life skills for national development.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop insight into the subject of their studies.
- Instill scientific temperament.
- Inculcate skills in the areas of their choice.
- Improve communicative abilities.
- Build confidence.
- Develop critical thinking creativity and innovative approach.
CDC & IQAC
College Development Cell
Sr. No. | Designation | Name |
1 | Chairperson of the management/Trust nominee | Hon. Jaiprakash R. Dandegaonkar (President, Hu. B.S.V.E. Society, Wapti) |
2 | Chairperson of the management/Trust nominee Vice-President | Hon. Adv. Munjajirao N. Jadhav (Vice-President, Hu. B.S.V.E. Society, Wapti) |
3 | Secretary of the management or his nominee | Hon. Panditrao R. Deshmukh (Secretary, Hu. B.S.V.E. Society, Wapti) |
4 | Head of Department nominated by the Principal or the Head of the Institution | Dr. P. S. Jadhav (Head Dept.of Business Economics) |
5 | Teacher representative | Dr. Vilas T. Narwade |
6 | Teacher representative | Dr. Madhavrao M. Jadhav |
7 | Teacher representative | Dr. Savita S. Awchar |
8 | Non-teaching Representative | Mr. Nilesh. P. Deshmukh |
9 | Local Member nominated by the Management | Mr. Subhash M. Lalpotu (Industry & Alumi) |
10 | Local Member nominated by the Management | Mr. Baburao S. Khillare (Education ) |
11 | Local Member nominated by the Management | Mr. Dattatray G. Herlekar (Research) |
12 |
Local Member nominated by the Management | Mr. Wamanrao V. Suryawanshi (Social Work) |
13 | Coordinator, IQAC | Dr. Narsingh M. Pimparne |
14 | Member- Secretary | Prof. Dr. Karuna P. Deshmukh (I/C Principal) |
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Sr No. |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Prof. Dr. Karuna P. Deshmukh | Chairperson |
2 |
Dr. Narsingh M. Pimparne | Coordinator |
3 |
Hon. Jaiprakash Dandegaonkar | Member from Management |
4 |
Hon. Adv. Munjajirao Jadhav | Member from Employer |
5 |
Hon. Panditrao Deshmukh | Member from Employer |
6 |
Hon. Adv. Ramchandra Bagal | Member from Employer |
7 |
Prof. Dr. Sudam S. Bhalerao | Member |
8 |
Prof. Dr. Vilas T. Narwade | Member |
9 |
Prof. Dr. Sonaji S. Patange | Member |
10 |
Prof. Dr. Rambhau R. Mutkule | Member |
11 |
Dr. Sikandar R. Dhembare | Member |
12 |
Mr. Niranjan K. Akmar | Member |
13 |
Mr. Balaji P. Nikam | Member from Administrative Staff |
14 |
Prin. Dr. Ramchandra K. Ippar | External Member from Local Society |
15 |
Prof. Dr. Rohidas S.Nitonde | Member from Higher Education Stakeholders |
16 |
Dr. Rajesh Desai | Member from Alumni |
17 |
Dr. Anil B. Mugutkar | Placement Cell |
18 |
Dr. Savita S. Awchar | Librarian |
19 |
Dr. Ramchandra G. Kumawat | Co-Coordinator |
20 |
General Secretary | Member from Student Council |
Criterion-wise Committee
CRITERIONWISE COMMITTEE
Criteria | Chairperson | Members |
Curricular Aspects | Dr. Sonaji S. Patange |
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Teaching, Learning and Evaluation | Dr. Narsingh Pimparne |
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Research, Innovations & Extension | Dr. Shrikant S. Gawande |
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Infrastructure and Learning Resources | Dr.Sudam S. Bhalerao |
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Student Support and Progression | Dr. Rambhau R. Mutkule |
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Governance, Leadership & Management | Mr. Sunil K.Nayak |
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Institutional Values and Best Practices | Dr. Vilas T. Narwade |
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NAAC Recommendations
The college followed recommendations from NAAC after 2nd Cycle of Accreditation and tried to fulfill those recommendations as follows:
Recommendations in Peer Team Report |
Compliance |
Starting of PG Courses i.e., MA, M Com, M Sc., and other technical and skill-oriented courses to place the students in national and international organizations | Started 5 PG Courses (Marathi, M. Com, Chemistry, Physics, Botany.) |
Introduction of short-term job-oriented certificate and diploma courses like TV, Refrigerator repairing, and Medical assistance courses to support local business and industry | Introduced and conducted 71 add-on, certificate, skill-oriented Short-Term Courses for UG and PG students. |
Adoption of new methodologies using technology in the teaching-learning system | Developed 10 Classrooms with ICT facilities upgraded up to 141 desktops and 06 laptops 14 printers and 09 projectors with Internet connectivity with 200 MBPs for all computers with LAN and WIFI |
Budgetary provision for promoting research and faculty and staff development programme | During last five years 25 teachers promoted to participate in Faculty Development Programme with financial support of Rs. 17580/-. |
Generation of more revenue resources by adopting resource mobilization strategies | The college takes every possible effort towards resource mobilization and generating funds beyond the salary grant received from the Government of Maharashtra, and revenue generated from the self-financed courses. |
Modernization or communicative English learning for achieving fluency in spoken English | The Department of English has started Certificate Course in Basic English and Spoken English. |
Creation of opportunities for collaboration and consultancy | 52 Extension and Outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community, and Non- Government Organizations through NSS during the last five years |
Library to be augmented with more books and titles as well as journals | Library augmented with 3180 Books with 747092/ Rs. and 123 Journals with 308271/ Rs. during last five years |
Enhancement of sports participation among girl students | During last five-year 75 girl students have participated in university/ state/ national level games and 20 girl students got medals. A gender Audit is prepared by a committee |
Initiatives needed for reducing the dropout rates | Regular Classes, different online teaching platforms, mentoring bridge and induction programs have been organized as a result dropout ratio is reduced |
NAAC Certificates
Annual AQARs
Campus Audits
MOUs & Collaboration
Policy Documents
- Policy statements on Water Conservation
- Policy statements on Fire Safety Measures
- Policy statement on waste management
- Policy statement on Green Campus Initiatives
- Policy document on Disabled-friendly, barrier-free environment
- Policy Document on Energy
- Policy statements on E-Governance
- Policy Regarding Provision of Financial Support to Teachers to attend Conferences, etc
- Policy statements on Financial Audit, Resource Mobilization & Budget
- Policy statements on The Institute Strategy for Quality Assurance
- Policy statements on Strategies for Mobilization and Optimal Utilization of Resources and Funds
- Policy statements on Infrastructure Maintenance
For Management
There shall be a separate College Development Committee comprising the following-
- Chairman of the management or his nominee
- Secretary of the management or his nominee
- One head of the department to be nominated by the principal
- Three teachers elected by the full-time amongst themselves out of whom at least one shall be a woman
- One non-teaching employee elected by regular non-teaching staff from among themselves
- Four local members, nominated by the management in consultation with the principal from the fields of education, industry, research, and social service of whom at least one shall be an alumnus
- Co-coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Committee of the college
- President and Secretary of the College Students Council
- Principal of the college-Member-Secretary
- The college development committee shall meet at least two times a year
- Elected and nominated members shall have a term of five years from the date of election
The college development committee shall –
- Prepare an overall comprehensive development plan of the college regarding academic administrative and infrastructural growth
- Recommend to the management about introducing new academic courses and the creation of additional teaching and administrative posts
- Take review of the self-financing courses in the college, if any, and make recommendations for their improvement
- Make specific recommendations to the management to encourage and strengthen research culture, consultancy and extension activities in the college
- Make specific recommendations to the management to foster academic collaboration to strengthen teaching and research
- Make specific recommendations to the management to encourage the use of information and communication technology in teaching and learning process
- Make specific recommendations regarding the improvement in teaching and suitable training programmes for the employees of the college
- Prepare the annual financial estimates (budget) and financial statements of the college or institution and recommend the same to the management for approval
- Formulate proposals for new expenditures not provided in the annual financial estimates.
- Make recommendations regarding the students’ and employees’ welfare activities in the college
- Discuss the reports of the IQAC and make suitable recommendations
- Frame suitable admission procedures for different programmes by following the statutory norms
- Recommend the administration about appropriate steps to be taken regarding the discipline, safety and security of the college
- Consider and make appropriate recommendations on inspection reports, local inquiry reports, audit reports of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, etc.
- Recommend the distribution of different prizes, medals and awards to students
- Prepare the annual report on the work done by the committee for the year ending on the 30th of May and submit the same to the management of such college and the university
- Perform such other duties and exercise such other power as may be entrusted by the management and the university
- To establish, maintain and manage residential quarrelers for the staff of the institute
- To help students and staff of the institute in special and higher studies in the country or abroad
- To institute and award fellowships, scholarships prizes, and medals in accordance with the rules and bylaws of the institute
- To prepare and execute detailed plans and programs for the establishment of the institute and carry on its administration, development, and management
For Principal
- The principal should oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programme and general administration of the institute to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the overall administrative task and assignments
- The principal shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the college, including the guidance and direction of the teacher and other staff of the college, and be accountable for that management
- Provide leadership to the teachers and other staff and the students of the college
- The principal should plan the budgetary provision and go through the financial audited statement of the institute
- The principal has authority to take all the necessary actions as and when required to maintain discipline in the institute
- The principal should form various college-level committees which are necessary for the development of the institute
- The principal should encourage the faculty members to update their knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences
- The principal should encourage the faculty members to author textbooks and publish research papers in reputed national and international journals
- The principal should provide leadership, direction and coordination within the institute
- The principal should periodically review this code of conduct
- The principal is responsible for the development of the academic programme of the institute
- The principal should convene meetings of any of the authorities, bodies or committees as and when required
- The principle should ensure that directions issued by the management are strictly complied with or, as the case may be, implemented
- The principal should ensure that quality in education and academic services is maintained for continuous improvement and turn the students into better individuals and responsible citizens of the country
- The principal should ensure that the long-term and short-term development plans of the institute in their academic programmes are duly processed and implemented through relevant authorities, bodies, committees, and its members
- The principal should forward confidential reports of all staff members of the institute and submit them to the management
- The principal shall be responsible for the submission of an annual report on the progress achieved in different developmental and collaborative programmes to the various committees and management
For Teaching Staff
DISCIPLINE
- The faculty member should report to the college at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the college timing
- The work plan of teaching staff should ensure, in the most productive manner, with regard to the roles, jobs and targets assigned to them by the institution
LEAVES
- Prior written permission is required from the principal at least a day advance while availing CL or DL
- Half a day CL will not be sanctioned.
- 08 days of causal leave can be availed in a calendar year
- Causal leave can be combined with holidays. However, the period of continuous absence from duty should not exceed ten days
- All must report for duty on the reopening day and the last working day of each semester
- Medical Leave will be sanctioned only for medical reasons. Medical Certificates will be verified for their genuineness
- Study leave for higher studies will be granted at the discretion of the management
GENERAL RULES
- No teacher should involve himself/ herself in any act of moral turpitude on his/ her part which may cause impairment or bring discredit to the institution or management.
- No teacher should involve himself/herself in any form of political activity inside or outside the campus
- Teachers should attend the college neatly dressed, wearing shoes. Dress regulations should be followed as the occasion demands.
- Any instructions issued by the competent Authority by way of circulations from time to time must be complied
- No teacher shall send circulars/distribute handbills to the staff organize meetings in the campus without permission from the principal
- Teachers are barred from using cell phones while taking classes
- Heads of the department must submit the department’s timetable and individual teachers time tables to the principal on the last working day of the previous semester
- Teacher must always wear their identity badges while inside the college premises
- Teachers are encouraged to conduct research on their topic of interest
- Each department association must conduct at least three special meetings in each semester
- Teachers are expected to attend departmental meetings, seminars etc, and also college functions
- No representation to any Government authority or university in the name of the college should be made by any teacher without the principal’s permission
- HODs are responsible for all the college properties belonging to their department
- All department meetings of teachers shall be held only before 11.00 am or after 4.00 pm
- Every faculty member should maintain an academic record book
- The staff should get feedback from students
- Once the subject is allotted the staff should prepare lecture wise lesson plan
CLASSROOM TEACHING
- Staff should engage the full 50 minutes for UG and 60 minutes for PG and should not leave the class early
- The staff should use ICT for the effective delivery of lecture
- The staff should encourage students to ask doubts and questions
- The staff should take care of slow learners and pay special attention to their needs in remedial coaching classes
- The staff should motivate the students and bring creativity in the students and should make himself/herself available for doubt clearance
LABORATORY
- The staff should involve themselves in the preparation of the experimental setup and upgrade of the laboratory
- Staff should involve themselves in demonstration models, charts, and innovative methods of teaching for better and improved interaction with students
TEST/ASSIGNMENTS
- In problem-oriented subjects, regular tutorials have to be conducted
- Test, prelim, mid-term, submission, and mock practical examination must be conducted as per the academic calendar
APPRAISAL REPORT
- All the staff members are required to submit their Self-Evaluation Report at the end of every term of the academic year in the prescribed format
- Faculty Members are expected to update their knowledge by attending seminars/workshops/conferences, after obtaining necessary permission from the Head of the Department and Principal.
- Faculty Members should attempt to publish research papers and articles in reputed International/ Indian journals and periodicals.
- Every Faculty Member is expected to extend his/her beneficial influence in building up the personality of students and he/she should associate himself/herself actively in such extracurricular activities
For Non-Teaching Staff
- Non-teaching staff working in the college office or department should remain on duty during college hours. They should report for duty at least 30 minutes in advance
- Non-teaching staff should wear the uniform provided by the Management
- Non-teaching staff must always wear their identity badge during working hours
- Non-teaching staff assigned to Laboratories should keep the Labs clean
- Any Loss or damage to any article in the lab or Class Room should be reported to the HOD in writing immediately
- Non-teaching Staff, working in the Lab, shall maintain a stock register for all the articles, equipment etc.
- For articles damaged by the students a separate register should be maintained and if any money is collected from the student towards damages as per the direction of the HOD, the amount shall be handed over to the college Account staff for deposit in the college account
- Non-teaching staff will carry out their duties as instructed by the authorities to whom they are attached
- A staff is eligible for 12 days CL in one calendar year any staff availing himself/herself of the leave should do so with the prior permission of the principal
- No staff employed in a college shall absent himself from his/her duties without prior permission. In a case of sickness or absence on medical ground, a medical certificate to the satisfaction of the college authorities shall be produced within a week
- Non- teaching staff shall not leave the college premises without permission before 5.30p.m.
- Clerk should maintain service book of all staff of the Institute
- Clerk should maintain college level all document
- Lab assistant should help the lab in-charge to carry out the lab related work
- Lab assistant should maintain attendance register
- Accountant should provide all necessary accounting documents and financial statement for yearly account audits
- Peon should report the college half an hour before the college time
- Peon should maintain cleanliness of laboratories, class and staff rooms
For Students
Good student discipline is customary in campus life at Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Basmathnagar. We are confident the Discipline is essential to prepare our students to be useful and important citizens of their country and societies. Several measures are implemented to achieve this aim a few are mentioned below.
DISCIPLINE
- The student must observe and strictly followed the disciplinary rules and regulations of the institute.
- The student should follow the academic calendar as per the instructions of head of the department.
- Code of conduct on the campus includes safeguarding the institutional property, keeping the campus clean and tidy and dressing civilly.
- Any act of indiscipline or misbehavior by any student will attract severe punishment.
- Smoking and chewing of tobacco is strictly prohibited.
- Students have to park their vehicles in parking zone only. The management is not responsible for the safety.
- The student shall only use the waste bins for disposing waste materials in classrooms, hostels and offices to make the college. Campus free from plastic and other litter.
- The student should switch off their mobile phones while in the classroom, library and laboratory.
- Mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the exam hall during the examination. Loss or Theft of mobiles, valuables and other belongings are at students’ risk.
- Defacing any part of the campus is treated as an offence.
- Important Notices/Notifications/circulars etc are displayed at separately allocated Notice Board and information corners on the campus, students are expected to make it a practice to regularly read such displayed information.
- For any certificate that is to be collected from the Principal’s office(s) request letters(s) must be submitted two days in advance.
- Students must always carry
DRESS CODE
- Students are expected to wear college uniform regularly.
- Boys are expected to be in full dress code decided by the institution.
- Girls are expected to be in full dress code decided by the institution
I-CARD
- Every student must carry with him/her college and campus I-card every day while attending lectures and appearing various examinations.
- The student should take his/her Identity card and library card for home lending from the library at the beginning of the year.
- They should carry identity card with him/her regularly and it should produce when demanded by the authorized person of the institute.
- At the time of issuing a book, the identity card must be presented along with library card. Without I-card the reader may be refused the use of the home lending facility.
ANTI-RAGGING:
“Ragging in all its forms totally banned in this institution including in its departments constituent units, in all its premises (academic, residential, sports, cafeteria and the like) whether located within the campus or outside and in all means of transportation of students. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST STUDENTS INDULGING AND ABETTING IN RAGGING as per the Direction of Hon’ble Supreme court of India. The Anti-Ragging committee was working in the college and look after the rule and regulation in this connection. MAHARASHTRA ACT NO. XXXIII OF 1999, THE MAHARASHTRA PROHIBITION OF RAGGING ACT, 1999. (AS MODIFIED UP TO THE 29 TH August 2012)
- Cancellation of admission.
- Suspension from attending classes
- Withholding/ withdrawing scholarship/ fee concession and other benefits.
- Debarring from appearing in type of examination held in the college
- Debarring from representing the college functions
- Suspension from the hostel
- Collective punishment if larger number of students are involved in the act of ragging
- An FIR filed without any exception with local police station
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
- Attendance in classes as per university norms is strictly enforced
- Leaves are granted for valid reasons only
- Students must have a cumulative attendance percentage of 75 and above
- The student must report about the sickness to the institute
- The student will responsible for the absence of any type of examination. This may be detrimental to the overall performance and result of the student.
- Leave Travel Concession as per the rules and regulation of Indian Railways and MSRTC will be allowed only for designed vacations
- Risk certificate should be filled and compulsory to submitted to the relevant department and abide the rules and regulations made by the institute for the educational tours and excursion.
EXAMINATIONS
- Candidates must appear at the time of examination hall half an hour before the commencement of the examination
- Mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the examination hall during the examination
- Candidates should not communicate, transfer and pass on any cheating/copy/writing material to one another in any manner during the examination
- Only writing material should allowed and kept on the desk of the candidate
- All candidate should fallow the examination rules made by the university
GENERAL
- Loud/impolite talk/ use of abusive language which offends the listener would be dealt with serious action
- Expected to spend their free time in the library/ reading room.
Internal Quality Assurance Cell conducts periodic meetings of the members of IQAC Committee as well as teaching faculty and administrative staff. The agenda of the meeting include strategic planning on effective implementation of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Major decisions are taken during the meetings and action is taken accordingly.
Title of the Practice:
A Green Campus Practice to Create a Welcoming Educational Environment
Objectives of the Practice:Green Campus Practice is a practice initiated in our BSM to promote a healthy and green environment. The main objectives of this practice are to reduce carbon emissions, conserve resources, and create a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, and staff. It also helps to reduce the college's environmental footprint and improve the sustainability of our campus. The underlying principles or concepts of Green Campus Practice are conservation, sustainability, and energy efficiency. These principles are implemented by reducing energy consumption, minimizing the use of toxic materials, and encouraging the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and biomass. It also involves the use of eco-friendly products, recycling, and composting. By following Green Campus Practice, our college can contribute to the conservation of our environment and be an example for future generations.
The ContextDesigning and implementing Green Campus Practice in Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya required addressing a number of contextual features and challenging issues. Firstly, the college needed to create a system that could save energy, water and other resources, reduce waste and emissions, and promote the use of clean energy sources. In addition, the college needed to ensure that the green practices adopted would be affordable and would not impose a financial burden on the college. Secondly, the college needed to ensure that the green practices adopted would be accepted by the students, staff and other stakeholders, and that the college would be able to create an environment in which people could work together to contribute to sustainability. Finally, the college needed to ensure that the green campus practices would be implemented in such a way that they could be sustained in the long run and would not be a burden on future generations. By addressing these contextual features and challenging issues, Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya was able to successfully design and implement an effective green campus practice.
The PracticeBahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya is one of the few higher educational institutions in India that has taken up the initiative to adopt the Green Campus Practice. The college has taken various measures to ensure that its campus is eco-friendly and at the same time, creates a pleasant learning environment for its students.
Firstly, the college has undertaken rainwater harvesting in order to conserve and store rain water for later use. This water is used for various purposes including irrigating the college grounds, providing water for the college's toilets and other facilities, and also to provide drinking water for the students. This measure has helped the college to reduce its dependence on water resources from outside sources and also helps to reduce water wastage. The college also promotes the use of renewable energy sources. Solar energy is used to power the various departments and laboratories in the college. Solar water heaters have also been installed to provide hot water to the students and staff. The college has also adopted the use of biodegradable materials and recyclable items such as paper, plastic and other materials in order to reduce the amount of waste generated in the campus. The college has planted a number of trees in its campus in order to promote environmental sustainability. These trees help to reduce the temperature in the campus and also provide shade to the students. The college has also installed eco-friendly lighting systems such as LED lights in order to reduce electricity consumption. The college also promotes the use of green transportation systems such as electric vehicles and cycles for the students to travel within the campus. This helps to reduce air pollution and also reduces the cost of transportation for the students. Overall, Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya is one of the few higher educational institution in India that has taken up the initiative to adopt the Green Campus Practice in order to promote a sustainable environment and reduce the amount of pollution in the campus. This has made the college stand out from its peers in the country and has become a unique example of eco-friendly practices in the higher education sector. Evidence of SuccessBahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya has achieved remarkable success in its green campus practice. The college was the first educational institute in the state to set an example of green and sustainable campus practices with the help of modern technology and innovative ideas. The college has made significant investments in renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy, and bio-energy to meet its energy needs. It has also taken up initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and to make the campus carbon-neutral. Besides setting up renewable energy sources, the college has implemented a number of measures to reduce its waste generation. It has adopted waste management and recycling practices to reduce the amount of waste that is generated and to promote the reuse of resources. Furthermore, the college has implemented several green campus initiatives such as water conservation, energy efficiency, and the promotion of green transport.
The college has been engaged in regular monitoring of its green campus practices to evaluate their performance against the set targets and benchmarks. The results of the monitoring activities indicate that the college has been successful in achieving its green campus objectives. The college has been able to reduce its energy consumption significantly and has also managed to reduce its water consumption by adopting water conservation measures. Furthermore, the college has achieved significant success in reducing its carbon footprint by making its campus carbon-neutral. The results of the monitoring activities also indicate that Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya has achieved significant success in creating a green campus culture. The college has been able to create awareness among its students about the importance of green campus practices and has been able to foster an environment of sustainability. The college has also been able to generate a great deal of enthusiasm among its students and faculty to participate in green campus initiatives and green projects. Overall, the results of the monitoring activities indicate that Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya has achieved remarkable success in its green campus practice. The college has been able to reduce its energy consumption, reduce its water consumption, and make its campus carbon-neutral. Furthermore, the college has also been able to create a green campus culture and generate enthusiasm among its students and faculty to participate in green initiatives. Problems Encountered and Resources RequiredThe Green Campus Practice is a holistic approach to sustainability that is focused on reducing the environmental footprint of educational institutions. Unfortunately, the implementation of this practice is often hindered by a number of problems. One of the main issues is a lack of awareness among the student body of the importance of environmental sustainability. Without an understanding of the issues, it is difficult to motivate the student body to adopt the necessary practices. Moreover, the implementation of the Green Campus Practice requires sufficient resources such as funding, staff, and technology. Moreover, the institutional culture of educational institutions can also present a barrier to implementation. Some institutions may have cultures that do not prioritize sustainability, and this can limit the effectiveness of the Green Campus Practice. Finally, the complexity of the Green Campus Practice can present an additional challenge. It involves multiple stakeholders, and requires effective coordination and communication between all of them in order to be successful. Thus, these are some of the main problems encountered when trying to implement the Green Campus Practice. To overcome these issues, it is important to ensure that there is sufficient awareness and understanding, and that the necessary resources are available. Additionally, an effective communication and coordination strategy should be developed to ensure that all stakeholders are working together towards the same goal.
Title of the Practice:
The organic farming practices are crucial to the economic development of India
Objectives of the organic farmingOrganic farming is a holistic system of production and processing of agricultural products, which avoids the use of synthetic inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, and GMOs, and relies on techniques such as crop rotation, companion planting, and natural pest control. The objectives of organic farming are to produce high quality, safe and nutritious food protect the environment; and support sustainable agriculture. Underlying principles of organic farming include soil fertility maintenance and enhancement, biodiversity conservation, pollution prevention, and sustainability.
Organic farming also focuses on animal welfare and humane practices, and encourages the use of renewable energy sources and materials. Organic farming is a way of life that promotes the health of the environment, the people, and the animals that inhabit it. The ContextOrganic farming is a form of agriculture that seeks to produce high-quality food while using sustainable practices. The main challenge of organic farming is to balance the production of food with the preservation of the environment. This requires careful consideration of a variety of contextual features and challenging issues. These include the soil quality, water resources, and climate conditions of the region, as well as the availability of organic inputs, pest control, and weed management strategies. Additionally, the cost of organic inputs and the potential for economic return must be taken into account. Finally, organic farming requires a long-term commitment from farmers and other stakeholders to ensure that the practices are properly implemented and maintained over time. The success of organic farming depends on creating a supportive environment in which farmers are able to access the necessary resources and support to ensure that their farms are successful.
The PracticeOrganic farming is an agricultural practice that uses natural processes to cultivate crops and raise livestock, without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial inputs. It is a holistic approach to farming that is focused on sustaining and improving soil fertility, water quality, and biodiversity. In India, organic farming is gaining momentum due to its advantages over conventional farming techniques. It is considered to be a sustainable and eco-friendly practice that not only helps to preserve the environment but also improves the quality of the food produced. Organic farming practices in India are unique in the context of higher education, as the universities have developed specific courses and research centers dedicated to the study and promotion of organic farming. These universities are focusing on the development of organic farming methods that are tailored to the particular conditions of the region, thereby enabling farmers to have access to more efficient and cost-effective farming methods. The universities also provide extensive training and support to farmers and other stakeholders involved in organic farming, in order to promote the adoption of organic farming practices.
The constraints and limitations of organic farming in India include lack of adequate infrastructure, lack of awareness and expertise in organic farming techniques, and lack of financial resources. In addition, organic farming requires higher input costs than other farming methods, due to the fact that organic inputs are more expensive than those used in conventional farming. In addition, organic farms are also more vulnerable to pests and diseases, due to their lack of access to chemical pesticides7.3.1 Institutional Distinctiveness PDF
Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Basmathnagar is a leading institution in the field of rural education, with a focus on empowering girls and women. BSM are ranked first among rural colleges by the University and have received an 'A' grade in academic administrative audit. BSM are also ISO 9001:2020 certified for our quality management system. The institute has been reaccreditated with B+ with 2.64 CGPA during second cycle. The college magazine received an award. The college has been participated in NIRF. The institute offers a comprehensive range of courses from primary to research level, covering arts, commerce, and science disciplines. We have 16 subjects in our undergraduate programs and four subjects in our postgraduate programs. We also have affiliations with Yashwantrao Chavan Open University and Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded for distance education and open learning.
- The campus is spread over 17.14 acres of land, with a green campus initiative that promotes environmental sustainability. The institute has excellent sports facilities, including a 400 m running track, an indoor stadium, and grounds for various games. BSM also has a yoga meditation center for the physical and mental well-being of our students and staff.
- The infrastructure is well-equipped with advanced research laboratories and smart teaching classrooms. BSM has a library with an e-learning app and software that enable access to books and journals anytime and anywhere. BSM also has screen reading software for visually impaired students. BSM provide a 24/7 wireless internet facility for our students and staff.
- The faculty is well-qualified and experienced in teaching and research. Some of our professors are members of various academic bodies of our affiliated university, such as the board of studies, academic council, senate, board of examination, and evaluation.
- BSM has a National Service Scheme (NSS) unit that engages our students in social service activities. BSM also has a placement cell that helps our students find suitable jobs and careers. BSM has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rubicon Skill Development Institute, Pune, for enhancing the skill development of our students.
- The college has a rich cultural heritage and has won many awards and accolades in sports and cultural events. BSM has a strong alumni network of highly qualified students who are working in various fields and sectors.
- BSM arrange affordable prices and scholarships for students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, or social responsibility.
- BSM helps economically weaker personalities such as widows, disabled people, and others by providing them with training, counseling, and employment opportunities.
- BSM has different statutory cells that ensure compliance with various regulations and standards, such as anti-ragging, women empowerment, grievance redressed, and quality assurance.
- BSM has a 24x7 medical checkup center on campus that provides emergency care, routine checkups, and health awareness programs for students and staff.
- The institute offers a hostel facility for students who wish to stay on campus with spacious rooms and modern amenities. The hostel also has a common dining hall, a library, and a recreation room. The hostel facility aims to provide a comfortable and conducive environment for learning and socializing.
- BSM has a beautiful garden with medicinal plants, ornamental plants, and a well-designed landscape that enhances the aesthetic appeal and ecological value of our campus.
- BSM has training and awareness centers for students and farmers that teach those organic farming techniques, floriculture and other skills for starting different startups.
- BSM work on green energy awareness programs that promote the use of solar, biogas, sensor-based energy conservation, and other sustainable solutions for our campus and the community.
- BSM has a canteen facility that serves organic food prepared with fresh ingredients from local sources.
- BSM take special care of disabled students by providing them with ramps, washrooms, and screen reading facilities with software like JAWS that help them access information and learning resources.
- BSM has a daycare center that provides a safe and nurturing environment for the children of our staff and faculty members.
- BSM has implemented water harvesting and recycling initiatives that help us conserve water and reduce our environmental impact.
- BSM has a 24x7 high-speed internet Wi-Fi access facility that enables our students and staff to access online resources and collaborate with peers and experts from around the world.
- Most importantly, for enrolled interior area college students, BSM has setup ICT classrooms where they can enjoy different learning by watching channels like You Tube and connect with the world.
- The institute has achieved remarkable results in various fields and we are constantly working to enhance our performance and quality. We welcome you to be a part of our community of learners and innovators who are committed to excellence and social responsibility.
- BSM is more than just an educational institution. It is a place where students can grow holistically and contribute to the welfare of society.