Introduction:
Vivekanand College, Kolhapur (Autonomous) is dedicated to the motto “ Education for Knowledge, Science and Culture” as guided by our founder Shikshanmaharshi Dr. BapujiSalunkhe. We strive hard to achieve our goals. Accordingly, ‘Vivekanand Mahotsav- ShodhChaitanyacha’ is a mega-event initiated by Vivekanand College in the academic year 2018-19. It is a multidisciplinary, multi-faceted event comprising of 6 different competitions – Short Film making competition, Innovative Research Ideas Competition, Startup Jagriti, Street Play Competition, Debate Competition, Abhiwachan Competition. These competitions are organized for UG and PG level students. From the academic year 2019-20, the event is being organized at National Level, inviting the students from all over the nation to participate in the above-mentioned competitions. The objectives behind organization of Vivekanand Mahotsav 2020 are:
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Providing a platform to the students to present their skills needed for academic and professional excellence.
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Exposing the students to competent world.
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Motivating them to think about different social, political, economic issues in a diverse manner and to suggest solutions.
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Motivating them to initiate in research field actively.
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Boosting their confidence and developing character.
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Developing the skills like leadership, team-work, decision making, organizing skills, adventure-spirit.
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Making them aware of new avenues of knowledge and skill (e.g. Abhiwachan).
This year, as a part ofVivekanand Mahotsav, we are organizing a ofaward -winning based on the theme of ‘’. Our goal behind this film festival is to create awareness among the students regarding the concept of gender and its different aspects, to brainstorm on issues related to gender discrimination and to motivate them towards acceptance of various sexual identities.
Thus, this mega-event focuses on the over-all personality development of the students of our college, as well of other colleges.