After months of painstaking effort, work on a new Logo of Pravara was completed. Dr.

Ashok Patil, Executive Chairman unveiled the logo on September 14,2016 in the Dr. Ab-

dul Kalam Auditorium at PVP college. In his address to the audience, he explained the

significance and rationale behind the design of logo. The red dot on the top has been

placed to represent gender equality and women empowerment, a principle woven into

the fabric of the culture of Pravara. The book is symbolic of knowledge and learning, the

imparting of which is the essence of our Society. The brown hands represent collabora-

tion, support and sharing. These hands trail off into a pen, which is embodiment of appli-

cation. The green leaves represent the ecofriendly approach adopted by all at Pravara

and the clean and green environment we are blessed with. The golden wheat at the base

of the logo stand for the rural surroundings from which we derive our resources. The

word Pravara is in blue since we owe our lineage and sustenance to the Pravara river.

It was an awe-inspiring moment for all!

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

IndoUS Awards 2

European Universi-

ty Partnership

Agreement

3

Message from the

CEO

3

Debate Competi-

tion at PHS Kolhar

4

Sports 5

Elocution Competition

at Sainik School

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Unveiling of Pravara Logo

We were also awarded the ‘Educational Excellence’ Award

which received by the CEO Major General Neeraj Bali (Retd).

The award is presented in recognition of educational excel-

lence and given to the institution focusing their energy on

overall quality of education. He described it as a proud mo-

ment for Pravarites as the hard work and dedication of Prava-

ra family had been recognized. He spoke at the event and ex-

plained how PRES was changing lives with its focused efforts of

providing education leading to employment.

There was more reason to cheer! The award for Educational

Technology was given to our College of Pharmacy (for Wom-

en), Sinnar. Dr Vijay Wagh, the Principal, received the award.

The Indo American Education Summit 2016 was attended by

Mr. Eric Hudier, Director of Engineering Programs, University

of Quebec, Canada, Dr. Susan Fenton, Associate Dean for Aca-

demic Affairs, University of Texas Health Science Center at

Houston USA, Ms. Melanie C Baldwin, Senior Director, Interna-

tional Recruitment and Partnerships, Wilmington University

and various senior representatives of Universities across the

world.

The USA based Indus foundation held the Indo American

Education Summit 2016 at The Lalit Mumbai. We are de-

lighted to announce that it awarded Dr. Ashok Patil, Execu-

tive Chairman of Pravara Rural Education Society the

‘Eminent Educationist’ Award. This comes as a recognition

of his efforts towards providing quality education to the

rural community in India.

As we all know, Dr Ashok Patil has made tremendous con-

tribution to organizational and institutional promotion and

development. He has promoted, founded and managed a

number of international and national organizations which

are dealing with health, social welfare, educational, human

development and area development. He is truly an exem-

plar of success and the award is an additional feather to

the cap. The award was received by Dr. Priya Rao, Assis-

tant Vice President, Research and Grants as Dr Ashok Patil

was required to be abroad.

Indo –American Education Summit 2016

CEO’s Message

One of the greatest strengths an organiza-

tion can have is a culture of ‘accountability’.

When every individual feels responsible for

his actions, the entire organization becomes

stronger and more effective. At Pravara, that

is what we must strive to do.

One way to understand it is this: each

School and College should be self-sustaining

in every respect. The essence is that each

unit must be focused on generating its reve-

nue, balancing the budget, controlling ex-

penditure on one side – and improving

standard of imparting knowledge and ab-

sorbing learning on the other.

Of course this does not imply each-one-to-

himself! Colleges and Schools will continue

to get the support of the Society – be it from

the Head Office or other Schools and Colleg-

es.

This must become an intrinsic part of our

culture at Pravara. After all, every family

tries to be self-sufficient – so why not the

Pravara family?

PRES forges partnership with

University of Santiago De Compostela

by signing the Partnership Agreement

In an effort to bring world class education to the doorstep of

Rural India and to promote Research, Pravara Rural Educa-

tion Society has signed three partnership agreements with

University of Santiago De Compostela, Spain for the follow-

ing:

Cultural, Scientific and pedagogical convention for the

Exchange & training of staff, researchers & students, ar-

ranging seminars, conferences, publications & scientific

projects between the University of Santiago De Compo-

stela & Pravara Rural Education Society.

Student exchange agreement for student exchange at the

Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Level be-

tween the University of Santiago De Compostela & Prava-

ra Rural Education Society.

Specific Exchange agreement for teaching & research

staff exchange between the University of Santiago De

Compostela & Pravara Rural Education Society.

This agreement is the embodiment of the recognition Pravara

is getting worldwide and the efforts of the Executive Chair-

man. It is applicable to nearly twenty nine fields of study such

as Agriculture Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Medical &

Natural sciences etc. It will act as a window of opportunity

for the students and faculty at Pravara to get acquainted with

the state of art technologies and research taking place at in-

ternational level. The facilitation of the exchange program

will give a chance to the individual availing the opportunity to

be the ambassador of Pravara and will groom them into glob-

ally aware citizens.

An Interschool English Debate Competition was organized at Pravara High School, Kolhar on September 30,

2016 for the students of Classes IX to XII. Mrs. Neeti Bali, Vice-President, English Medium Schools, was invited

as the Chief Guest of the function.

The Debate topic for the competition was ‘Developed Countries have a higher obligations to combat Climate

change than developing Countries’. The competition saw students expressing their views and at the same time

fiercely opposing their opponents with facts and figures. The students displayed their skills by analyzing the

topic and articulating their thoughts. All the participants were very well prepared and confident. They spoke

persuasively and enthusiastically. The points put forth by the participants were indeed thought provoking.

Mr. J.R. Gagare from Ambedkar Junior College, Kolhar and Mrs. S.S. Dhimate from P.V.P. College, Loni

judged the contestants on their performance.

Miss. Kale Navavidha Shivaji from Pravara Public School was judged as the winner of the debate. Master

Hrushikesh Sampat Gadhe from Pravara Public School achieved the second place while Master Abhishek Shan-

taram Patel Sainik School achieved the third place in the competition.

Pravara Public School emerged as the winner school of the competition.

The competition concluded on a high note with Chief Guest, Mrs. Neeti Bali addressing the audience on cli-

mate change and how the students can play an important role and contribute at their level. She informed the

students on Pravara’s contribution towards preventing climate change and made them aware of the installed

Solar Panels, Sewage Treatment Plants and other policies the Society follows to contribute its bit towards the

slowdown of harmful effects of climate change and global warming.

She urged the students to not blindly ape the Western culture and look for the good in old practices like com-

posting. She asked them to begin their contribution by ensuring small things such as ensuring switching off

lights and switches when not in use, use of biodegradable plastics, reuse and recycling of materials etc. The

germane advice and the issues raised during the debate helped in increasing the awareness of students and

teachers.

Pravara High School Kolhar Debate Competition

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SPORTS The Pravara Times

Arts Science and Commerce College,

Satral students excel!

The students from Arts, Commerce and Science College,

Satral participated in ‘Student Olympic Associations Ath-

letic competition’ a state level competition organized dur-

ing the period September 23- 25, 2016 in Osmanabad,

Maharashtra.

The six students Sagar Nikam, Ganesh Gangurde, Vikas

Sansare, Pradip Salkar, Nitin Ghorpade and Somanath

Dhage have brought laurels to Pravara by winning 6 Med-

als - 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze. These six students

have qualified for National level competi-

tion at Vadodara held during the dates Oct 13 –Oct

15 ,2016.

Name of the Student Event Medal

Sagar Nikam 10,000 Mtr Gold Medal

Ganesh Gangurde 15,000 Mtr Silver Medal

Vikas Sansare 5,000 Mtr Bronze Medal

Pradip Salkar 800 Mtr Bronze Medal

Nitin Ghorpade 400 Mtr Bronze Medal

Somanath Dhage 400 Mtr Bronze Medal

Miss. Swapnali Shende made everyone proud at

Pravara by winning the Gold Medal at the 36th

National Junior Taekwondo competition held in

Punjab. She had also won the Gold Medal at the

State Level Championship held in Raigarh. A

student of Class 12 studying in Padmashri Vikhe

Patil Junior College, Babhleshwar , she has

overcome many struggles to achieve the coveted

title. It is a matter of great pride that she will

participate and represent Pravara in the

upcoming matches taking place in Canada.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art, characterized

by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping

and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.

InterSchool Elocution Competition at Sainik School

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The students of Pravara Rural College of Pharmacy, Loni

have shown that they not only do they excel in academ-

ics but also readily participate in extracurricular activi-

ties.

The Girls volleyball team qualified up to quarter final lev-

el in Inter College sports competition at Arts, Science and

Commerce College, Kolhar on August 30, 2016 organised

under the banner of Savitribai Phule Pune University. The

Boys volleyball team participated in a similar inter col-

lege sports tournament at Sanjivani College of Engineer-

ing, Kopergaon on September 2, 2016.

Mr. Pravin Rokade & Mr. Akshay Kank from Final Year B.

Pharmacy participated in inter college chess indoor game

competition at Chatrapati Shivaji College of Engineering,

Nepti on September 7, 2016. Mr. Pravin Rokade secured

the 10th rank amongst 107 Participants.

Interschool Elocution Competition was hosted by Pd. Dr. V.V. Patil

Sainik School on October 5, 2016 at which the students from the

English medium schools namely Pravara Public School (PPS),

Pravara Central Public School (PCPS), Little Flower School, Pravara

High School,Kolhar, Pravara Girls English Medium Schools (PGEMS)

competed against each other. The championship was won by

Pravara Public School. The first prize was won by Master Deep

Sager from PPS, Miss. Sayali Thakre from PGEMS secured the sec-

ond prize and Miss Sakshi Tajane from PCPS stood third.

The competition was judged by Mr. Bade R.B. of MG. Vidyalaya,

Prof. Sagita Dhimte of PVP college and Prof. Kawade AV from Poly-

technic College, Loni.

Mrs. Neeti Bali, Vice President, English Medium Schools presided

as the Chief Guest of the function. The programme was organised

by Mr. M.P Mohite under able guidance of the Principal Mr. S.T.

Shelke.

Pravara Rural College of Pharmacy Students Shine !

Mr. Pravin Rokade playing chess

in inter college chess indoor game

competition at Chatrapati

Shivaji College of Engineering.

Ongoing Events House Keeping and Cleanliness Staff training by Certified Hospitality Trainer (AHLA) and Consultant for

Accommodation Operations, Facility Management and Soft Skills Mrs. Anupam Deshmukh.

The Society has engaged Dimakh Consultants to create one new website for PRES and ten additional websites

to cater for its colleges and schools. This enterprise is due to finish by Christmas. The parent website, however,

should be up and running by the end of the month.

The Society has engaged a professional to create a new corporate video. This project should be completed by

mid-November.

Appointments

Col. Subhash Choudhary has been appointed as the Vice President (Administration)

Mrs. Neela Dinesh Chavan has been appointed as the Principal of Pravara High School, Kolhar.

We welcome them to the Pravara Family!

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