Community Initiatives

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Community Service 2023-24

As part of our B.Ed. curriculum, we embarked on various project-based courses focusing on
Community work, E Waste and Plastic Waste recycling drives.

  • Community Service: As part of Community service the Student Teachers of F.Y. B.Ed. Batch 23-25 were divided into groups and each group was assigned to teach at an NGO namely Kal Ki Chhaya Kalamboli, Jeevan Jyoti Charitable Trust Panvel, Kalki Chaya, Kamothe. Following an orientation on 3rd October, by our Principal Dr Sally Enos and our Professors we were assigned the task of teaching children who primarily belonged to under privileged sections of society. Starting 5th October, the community service activity commenced.

    Student teachers engaged with the children and organized several events like Fruit Salad Day, craft workshops, offering children the opportunity to craft boats, diyas and lanterns. applying mehendi, dance, and drawing to encourage their creativity and study maths and English as well to gain numeracy and communication skills. The community service was driven by a broad objective—to show sensitivity to social issues and nurture virtues such as compassion, empathy, humility, and courtesy. The community service also incorporated various cultural programs, celebrating events such as Navratri, Gandhi Jayanti, and Children’s Day, thereby fostering cultural awareness among the children. Throughout the service period, the dedication and commitment of the student-teachers was commendable.
  • Plastic Waste and E-waste Collection: The Second activity engaged under the supervision and guidance of Professor Dr. Geeta Thakur and Professor Bhavna Dave was an E-waste and Plastic waste collection drive which was conducted in college initiated by The Nature Club between 18th to 23rd December, 2023. The drive was aimed at creating awareness about the environmental impact of improper disposal of electronic and plastic waste. Electronic devices from the college community was collected and it was properly recycled. The motive of the activity was to encourage students and staff members to adopt sustainable practices in handling electronic waste and create awareness about hazards of electronic waste (e-waste). By organizing this electronic waste collection drive, PCER, New Panvel has made a significant contribution to nature. The proper disposal and recycling of e-waste prevent the release of harmful substances into the environment, such as lead, mercury, and other toxic materials found in electronic devices. This initiative aligns with the college’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
    On 23rd December 2023, a plastic collection drive was organized in College with the aim of promoting environmental sustainability and raising awareness about the impact of plastic pollution on our planet. The collection drive was a collaborative effort involving local community members, environmental organizations, and volunteers who came together to collect and properly dispose of plastic waste.
    The plastic collection drive involved various activities including organizing a team of volunteers to collect plastic waste, plastic products, sorting and segregating the collected plastic waste into different categories for recycling or proper disposal, collaborating with local waste management authorities and recycling facilities to ensure its proper handling.
    To build on the success of the plastic collection drive, it was recommended that regular plastic collection drives to maintain a clean and healthy environment be conducted.
    The Plastic and Electronic Waste Collection Drive at PCER New Panvel stands as a testament to the institution’s dedication to environmental responsibility. By mobilizing the college community to participate actively in the proper disposal of electronic and plastic waste, we have taken a commendable step towards a greener and more sustainable future.
  • Community Service Day: 27th January, 2024
    Community service day is an initiative by the Mahatma Education Society to reciprocate and fulfil their social responsibility towards the local community. The event incorporates community engagement, joyful activities to engage community members and create lasting connections. All institutions under the MES banner have a partnership with an NGO who run the Mercy Home for underprivileged children. The members of the NGO were invited for a sumptuous meal followed by some games and activities. This year the event was spearheaded by Student Teacher Volunteers who under the guidance of Professors of Pillai College of Education and Research, visited the home to welcome and get 24 children of diverse age groups from Jr Kg to 12th grade to the Pillai Main campus for a joyful day ahead. After an enjoyable luncheon, kids were energetic and engaged in different games with balloons and music, buckets and balls etc to augment the fun experience. Games like musical pillows in which children enjoyed singing songs, bursting the balloons, red light green light, burst the city, musical chairs etc entertained the children and also enabled them to work in teams, engage in peer learning and also enjoy each other’s company. The event highlight was the bollywood song and dance session, which was enjoyed by children and organizers alike.
    The concluding session commenced with snacks and refreshments at 4:30 p.m., followed by distribution of gifts on behalf of Pillai Group. The event created beautiful memories for the children to cherish and also for volunteers to reminisce with gratitude for being able to make a small difference to their lives.
Joy of Giving Week: Jumble Sale by Soroptimist International Bombay, Chembur

Student teachers contributed to the Jumble Sale this year held at the V. Pillai Campus, held on 8th October, 2022. Good, usable clothes and toys in good condition were collected and sent to the campus. The proceeds of this activity are also used to further the cause of the community by the Mahatma Education Society.

Shramdan: Bharat Vikas Parishad, Panvel

To instil a feeling of compassion and appreciation towards our soldiers in the front, the student teachers of S.Y. B.Ed. participated in Diwali sweets packing for the army jawans at the Indian border posts on 25th September, 2nd and 8th October, 2022. This event was organized by Bharat Vikas Parishad and was a small gesture to express our deep heartfelt gratitude to our brave soldiers who stay away from their families during all the major festivals guarding the Indian borders and keeping us feeling safe and secure.

Literacy Drive

पढ़ेगा इंडिया, तभी तो आगे बढ़ेगा इंडिया: We at PCER believe in making a difference to the world we live in. In alignment to the college objective, the student teachers from the F.Y. B.Ed. 2022-24 – batch started their first year in college by participating in literacy awareness drive at four different NGOs located in Navi Mumbai (Kal ki Chhaya, Jeevan Jyoti, Navjeevan trust, Nirmal Jyoti trust). Community work started from 1st March till 31st March, 2022. At PCER, students benefit greatly – both academically and emotionally – from volunteering their time to make the community and world a better place. The students are involved in a range of community service activities have been actively involved in social service and have sought ways to enhance this involvement.

Paper Bag making and distribution

Paper bag making is an annual yearlong environmental initiative by PCER. We prepare paper bags out of old magazines or old newspapers. These bags are then stamped with environment friendly message and distributed to few vendors in the Khanda Colony market area.

Managing Plastic Waste: Making Eco-bricks

Plastic is an amazing material with incredible properties, however when it goes to ‘waste’, it contaminates the ecosystems that sustain us and our fellow species. Ecobricks enable plastic to be secured out of industry and the biosphere. To make good use of plastic waste, PCERP students made eco bricks & packed all non-recyclable waste into a single-use plastic/ PET bottle. The collected bottles will then be used in making furniture.

Literacy Drive

Pillai College students began their B.Ed. journey by initiating with Community service. Students were placed in centers run by NGOs at different branches in Navi Mumbai – Nirmal Jyoti Trust’s Kal ki Chhaya at Mansarovar & Kalamboli, Jeevan Jyoti Trust center near Panvel station, Navjeevan Centre at Kharghar.

Paper-bag making and distribution: Pillai College of Education Research, New Panvel

Paper bag making is an annual yearlong environmental initiative by PCER. We prepare paper bags out of old magazines or old newspapers. These bags are then stamped with environment friendly message and distributed to few vendors in the Khanda Colony market area.

Literacy & Awareness Campaign

The student teachers were given the task of creating PowerPoint presentations (PPTs) on various topics related to social awareness, such as gender sensitization, environmental conservation, status of women, policies and laws for women protection, and career guidance. The purpose of these presentations was to increase awareness among students and to sensitize them on the importance of these issues. Student teachers were responsible for delivering these sessions in their respective internship schools, which provided them with practical teaching experience. By creating and delivering these presentations, the student teachers not only gained valuable teaching experience but also helped to raise awareness among students about important social issues. This is an excellent example of how educational institutions can promote social responsibility and encourage students to take an active interest in making a positive impact in their communities.

Spreading awareness: Online & Hybrid Mode
Community work: Bhartiya Manav Vikas Trust’s Special School, New Panvel

We had our community service initiative at Manav Vikas Sanstha, a school for special children at New Panvel. This school has students with mild to moderate to severe disability that are taken care of by a wonder team of well-trained and sensitive teachers led by their Principal, Ms. Shreya Jadhav. Each batch of our student teachers spent two hours every day with the children and their teachers in understanding the needs of the students and ways to help them. Our student teachers also prepared teaching aids for the center as per the instructions of the teachers. The objective of taking our student to this school was to make them sensitive to the society we live in; the people who are part of the society and also make them realize the amount of patience and sensitivity required by the teachers to handle special children.

Community work: Rotary Club of Panvel Industrial Town Charitable Trust’s Rotary Special School for Hearing Impaired Children at New Panvel

Our student teachers and teachers attended the school in small batches and assisted the teachers in their daily activities of teaching learning and other cocurricular activities for nearly two hours daily. We were at this center for a month. Our students were sensitized to need for early testing of children to understand impairment and the course of action to be taken after diagnosis. It was understood that early diagnosis leads to almost recovery and near normal speech and hearing. Our students also learnt some basic sign language to communicate with them. They came back with a sense of satisfaction and a new appreciation for life as we know it.

Shramdaan: At Shantivan, Nere, Panvel

This year one of our community service initiative has been with Shantivan, Nere, Panvel which is primarily a center for Leprosy eradication and rehabilitation. This center also has an old age home, a naturopathy clinic, home for dependents, a school for Adivasi children and many more aspects. Our students and teachers had a three-day visit to Shantivan to clean up the place after the rainy season. Our students are involved in “Shramdaan”, which actually involves hard labour. We pulled weeds and overgrown grass from different sections of the center as per the instructions of the staff. This was also a preparation for Diwali. Our students and teachers completed all the work as given. They also spent time at the old age home with the senior citizens and were moved by the tales they heard from them. This also sensitized them to the need to look after our parents in their time of need.

Creating Awareness on Noise Pollution

On 30th November, 2019, the college arranged a silent march in Khanda Colony with the aim of raising awareness about noise pollution. The students carried placards bearing messages about the prevention of noise pollution and its negative impact on the mental well-being of the community.

Celebration of Community Service Day by Mahatma Education Society: Immanuel Mercy Home

As Mahatma Education Society celebrates its 50th year, our Community day on 24th January, 2020 had a slight difference. This year, we were asked to invite our alumni to participate as volunteers for the day. As in the past year, this year also we had children from Immanuel Mercy Ashram, Chiple, Panvel as the NGO we connected with. For community day, we obtained permission to take children to V. Pillai Campus and on the day of the event, 20 children from the ashram were brought to the campus. After a wonderful lunch, we took the children to the designated room where we had organized games for them. Our alumni immediately took over the activities and games and involved all the children. Most of the games were group games but we also played Housie. The children had a wonderful time participating in these games and everyone went home with gifts. The prizes chosen this year were of utility value depending on the age of the students. After receiving snacks and gifts sponsored by Mahatma Education Society, the children were dropped off at Immanuel Mercy Home.

Community Service: Jeevan Jyotihi Trust, Panvel

Along with Jeevan Jyothi Trust, Panvel we conducted community work with the children from economically weaker sections residing very close to Panvel railway station and NMMT bus depot. There were close to 40 children who assembled in a room rented by the sisters of the trust.

Paper-bag making and distribution: Pillai College of Education Research, New Panvel

Paper bag making is an annual yearlong environmental initiative by PCER. We prepare paper bags out of old magazines or old newspapers. These bags are then stamped with environment friendly message and distributed to few vendors in the Khanda Colony market area.

Celebration of Community Service Day by Mahatma Education Society: Immanuel Mercy Home

Community Service Day was celebrated on 2nd February, 2019 at V. Pillai Campus, New Panvel (W) of Mahatma Education Society. About 20 children in the age group of 5 to 15 from Immanuel Mercy Home were invited for a sumptuous lunch and games thereafter.

Jumble Sale: Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur

Student teachers contributed to the Jumble Sale this year held at the V. Pillai Campus, held on 22nd October, 2018. Good, usable clothes and toys in good condition were collected and sent to the campus. The proceeds of this activity are also used to further the cause of the community by the Mahatma Education Society.

Cleanliness Drive Kushtarog: Nivaran Samiti, Shantivan, Nere, Panvel

Pillai College of Education & Research, New Panvel arranged community service for the students this year at Shantivan, Nere, New Panvel on 22nd and 23rd October, 2018 and 12th and 19th January, 2019. Teacher training curriculum is not only about development of knowledge and skills. It goes beyond these realms into what are the responsibilities of a teacher towards the community. For this community interaction, we took our students to Shantivan, Nere, a leprosy eradication center. We contributed by cleaning the place and cutting grass. These two days of Shramdaan gave the students an opportunity to extend themselves and offer services for the community – learning empathy, collaboration, communication and to help others.


Community Service – Teaching the slum children near Panvel Railway Station: Jeevan Jyothi Trust, Panvel

MES’ Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel has always been deeply committed to community work. One of the activity we are involved in is teaching. This year along with Jeevan Jyothi Trust, Panvel our community work was with the children from economically weaker sections residing around Mall Takka area. This is located very close to Panvel railway station and NMMT bus depot. There are close to 40 children who assemble in a room provided by a local community leader. Nearly 25-30 of these children go to regular schools nearby. The remaining children are non-school going and range in age from 4 to 8 years. Students were divided on the basis of their place of stay and students were sent in groups of 5-6 every day from Monday to Saturday from 25th October, 2017. Each student was assigned a small group of students and they acted as mentors. One teacher in-charge also accompanied the students. We worked with the school going children by clearing their concepts, helping to revise their subjects, learning English and also helped them with scholarship topics. Our students really enjoyed the interactions and were elated to see the difference they were making by helping these children.

Paper-bag distribution: Pillai College of Education Research, New Panvel

Student teachers at PCER, made paper bags out of old magazines or old newspapers. These bags are then stamped with environment friendly message and distributed to few vendors in the Khanda Colony market area. These vendors use these bags for selling sprouts, masala and other items like dried fish. At the moment, we have focussed only on few vendors but we plan to widen the area of this activity. The bags are sent to the vendors on a regular basis and students are asked to interact with them to find out their specific needs, if any. This initiative has been well received so far and we plan to continue with it. Both our first and second year students are involved in this community work.

Jumble Sale: Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur

Student teachers contributed to the Jumble Sale this year held at the V. Pillai Campus, held on 7th October, 2017. Good, usable clothes and toys in good condition were collected and sent to the campus. The proceeds of this activity are also used to further the cause of the community by the Mahatma Education Society.

Celebration of Community Service Day by Mahatma Education Society: Balgram at Khanda Colony

As a part of Community Day program, on 27th January, 2018, 17 children from Balgram (Khanda Colony) were taken to Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel. Volunteers Kanchan Sharma, Puja Pushp, Renu Sharma and Annu B. Joseph along with our professors, Dr. Bhavna Dave, Dr. Pratima Pradhan, Dr. Geeta R Thakur and Mrs. Bindu Tambe conducted Pillai College of Education & Research, Panvel 2017-18 various sports to cheer these children. Lunch, snacks and gifts were showered on them so that they returned to their home satisfactorily and happily and we all experienced the joy of giving.


Community Service Day – 21st January, 2017

On 21st January 2017, PCER Panvel invited Panchdeep Sankul’s Balgram, children’ home from Khanda Colony to the Community Service Day celebration. The children were treated to a sumptuous meal followed by a session on best out of waste.

  • Community Service Day - 21st January, 2016
Community Service Programme

Community Service Programme from October to December 2016 was conducted by the First year B.Ed. student teacher in slums near Trifed Tower, Khanda Colony to teach basic Language skills and Mathematics. The children belonged to different age groups from 4 to 14 years and were a mix of school going and non-school going children.

  • Community Service Programme
Flash Mob at CBD Belapur Railway Station – 13th February, 2016

PCERP along with Jyothi’s Care Centre, Kalamboli performed Flash Mob at CBD Belapur Railway Station on 13th February, 2016 to create awareness on use of condoms.

Community Service Day 2016 – 23rd January, 2016

As per the tradition every year, this year too MES family celebrated its community service day along with talent show – Uber Rang 2016 on 23rd January, 2016 with full zest and fevour.

World Aids Day – 4th December, 2015

On Account of World Aids Day, a flash mob was conducted by the students of B.Ed. and M.Ed. on 4th December, 2015 at Panvel ST Bus Depot in collaboration with Jyothis Care Centre, Kamothe.

Meditation

A well being initiative is taken by our college by conducting continuous sessions of Meditation for the student teachers, teachers and the non teaching staff. It aims to increase the concentration on work and to deliver quality work by zeroing the stress factor. The sessions are conducted by meditation experts from Sri Chandra Mission Ashram, New Panvel.

Community Service

Community Service was conducted by the B.Ed. student teacher in slums near Trifed Tower, Kamothe to teach basic English and Mathematics. The children belonged to different age groups from 4 to 14 years. These children were a mix of school going and non-school going children. Session on health and hygiene and Sanitation were also conducted.

Joy of Giving Week – 12th October, 2015

On 12th October 2015 we celebrated the Joy of Giving week and donated utility items like books, stationery, clothes, perishable items at ‘Immanuel Mercy Home’ near Chiple, New Panvel.

World Aids Day – 1st December, 2015

On the occasion of World AIDS Day on 1st December, 2015 student teachers of MES’ Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel presented a skit, “Chalo Karen Sachh ka Saamna” at AHF Jyoti’s Care Center, Kalamboli. Dressed in red and white the students put forth the message that a person who is HIV positive should not hide it from his family, should be regular in taking the Anti-Retrovirus treatment and should avoid transmitting the disease to other. The skit was well appreciated by the audience which comprised of patients and their families.

Community Service Day – 24th January, 2015

Community Service Day at Pillai campus which was held on 24th January, 2015.

Community Service – SEAL Ashram (Sukhapur) – 20th October, 2014
Community Service – H.B.G. Old Age Home (New Panvel) – 14th October, 2014
Community Service – Shaantivan (Nere) – 13th and 14th October, 2014