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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Alumni, senior citizens upset about plan for construction on BMCC grounds in Pune
Pune: The engineering department building to be constructed on the Deccan Education Society (DES)-governed Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) grounds, as decided by DES Pune University, has sparked a debate whether such activities should be opposed because of the threat it poses to people's amenities and freedom to health or allowed because it is happening on private land. The private grounds has served as a morning and evening walker's paradise for the last 80 years and is one of the few open spaces left in the Deccan area. DES officials claimed that only a small portion of the grounds will be utilised, while Youth Congress activists alleged that 100 trees would be cut in the process as against the 26 being declared. DES said the trees will be replanted or planted anew as per permission from Pune Municipal Corporation's garden department. While most alumni, residents and evening walkers want the grounds to stay the same, there were voices that said the management could do as it pleased since the said property is owned privately. Many senior citizens who live in the vicinity said their children had studied in BMCC and used to play on the grounds. "It is a landmark. Sadly, constructions are coming up everywhere and blocking facades of such beautiful heritage buildings," a couple said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scalable retail: Video analytics firm enables more traffic thanks to robust computing power - Google Cloud: Future of Infrastructure CIO | Google Cloud, AMD Undo A former corporator said he used to play on the grounds during his college days and the spot must be preserved for the future generation. "There are not many playgrounds left in the area. I feel sad that construction will eat up a portion of the grounds. People, especially senior citizens, go there for walks. Coaching for various sports also takes place in the space. They should keep it intact and make the building in another area under the management. " On Friday, during the groundbreaking ceremony, Youth Congress members went to the BMCC gate and spoke with the management. They demanded that no construction happen on the grounds. Akshay Jain, president of the media department, Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress, said, "The society has other land where they can construct a building for their engineering department. All we are requesting is it be built elsewhere. Our protest was symbolic. However, if DES does not relent, we will do a full-fledged agitation," he said. Yuwraj Shah, a 1978 batch pass-out, was the secretary of the BMCC Alumni Association for 25 years. He said the alumni is sad about the development. "The building is beautiful and the uninterrupted view from the large grounds adds to its attraction. Construction would lead to cutting of old trees. We wish the management would take a decision that would save the grounds and not hurt the environment or beauty of the structure. The space is an integral part of all who have passed out of BMCC, as well as others who use it. It must be protected since open spaces are a rarity. We need to protect playgrounds more than institutes," said Shah. Meanwhile, DES authorities assured that only a small per cent of the ground will be used for construction. "The floorplate area for the construction of the engineering department building will be completed at 18,000sqm and only about 9,000sqm will be on the grounds. As per sanctioned drawings, 15,666sqm of the grounds will remain. The space is more than enough to play hockey, football or cricket. We have already said trees will either be relocated or planted anew. The exact date for construction is not decided, but the building will be ready within 18 months from the date of commencement," said DES officials. Pune: The engineering department building to be constructed on the Deccan Education Society (DES)-governed Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) grounds, as decided by DES Pune University, has sparked a debate whether such activities should be opposed because of the threat it poses to people's amenities and freedom to health or allowed because it is happening on private land. The private grounds has served as a morning and evening walker's paradise for the last 80 years and is one of the few open spaces left in the Deccan area. DES officials claimed that only a small portion of the grounds will be utilised, while Youth Congress activists alleged that 100 trees would be cut in the process as against the 26 being declared. DES said the trees will be replanted or planted anew as per permission from Pune Municipal Corporation's garden department. While most alumni, residents and evening walkers want the grounds to stay the same, there were voices that said the management could do as it pleased since the said property is owned privately. Many senior citizens who live in the vicinity said their children had studied in BMCC and used to play on the grounds. "It is a landmark. Sadly, constructions are coming up everywhere and blocking facades of such beautiful heritage buildings," a couple said. A former corporator said he used to play on the grounds during his college days and the spot must be preserved for the future generation. "There are not many playgrounds left in the area. I feel sad that construction will eat up a portion of the grounds. People, especially senior citizens, go there for walks. Coaching for various sports also takes place in the space. They should keep it intact and make the building in another area under the management. " On Friday, during the groundbreaking ceremony, Youth Congress members went to the BMCC gate and spoke with the management. They demanded that no construction happen on the grounds. Akshay Jain, president of the media department, Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress, said, "The society has other land where they can construct a building for their engineering department. All we are requesting is it be built elsewhere. Our protest was symbolic. However, if DES does not relent, we will do a full-fledged agitation," he said. Yuwraj Shah, a 1978 batch pass-out, was the secretary of the BMCC Alumni Association for 25 years. He said the alumni is sad about the development. "The building is beautiful and the uninterrupted view from the large grounds adds to its attraction. Construction would lead to cutting of old trees. We wish the management would take a decision that would save the grounds and not hurt the environment or beauty of the structure. The space is an integral part of all who have passed out of BMCC, as well as others who use it. It must be protected since open spaces are a rarity. We need to protect playgrounds more than institutes," said Shah. Meanwhile, DES authorities assured that only a small per cent of the ground will be used for construction. "The floorplate area for the construction of the engineering department building will be completed at 18,000sqm and only about 9,000sqm will be on the grounds. As per sanctioned drawings, 15,666sqm of the grounds will remain. The space is more than enough to play hockey, football or cricket. We have already said trees will either be relocated or planted anew. The exact date for construction is not decided, but the building will be ready within 18 months from the date of commencement," said DES officials.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Following HSC results, city colleges begin online admissions on first-come, first-served basis for undergraduate courses
1 2 3 Pune: Many colleges in the city will be offering admission on a first-come, first-served basis to undergraduate degree courses for applicants who passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Std XII board exams, as per the results declared on Monday this have started an online admission process, wherein candidates can fill out forms for courses of their choice, especially in traditional streams such as arts, science, and commerce. Besides these, applications are also being invited for courses like business management, business administration, biotechnology, computer applications, and principal of Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Ganeshkhind, Sanjay Kharat, told TOI, "Our college has decided on an admission procedure on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who arrive and meet the requirements earliest are given priority for admission by following the norms of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and govt reservation policy. This year, we have not decided on any cut-off policy due to the introduction of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in higher education."He added that the most in-demand courses are BSc data science, BSc blended, BCA science, BA psychology, BVoc (food and technology), and skill and professional courses related to the field of engineering and medical Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) principal RP Kuchekar said some courses would have entrance tests for students, while traditional undergraduate commerce degree admissions will be conducted based on applications received. "We have some specialised programmes like BCom Honours and a fintech course that will have an entrance test. However, admissions for the undergraduate commerce degree course will be conducted as per applications received," he said, adding that students will have to fill out online applications for admissions through the BMCC the Progressive Education Society's (PES) Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Shivajinagar, the admission system is completely online. College vice principal Shamkant Deshmukh said, "At our college, there is a greater demand for courses like computer science, BBA-BCA, animation, biotechnology and microbiology, psychology, economics, and commerce. This year, in view of the demand of the present competitive world and industry, we also started BSc (data science), MSc (animation), BSc (medical laboratory technology), BSc (imaging technology) and MSc (organic chemistry) courses."Meanwhile, principal of St Mira's College for Girls, Neeru Bhagat, told TOI, "A slight dip in the HSC pass percentage is seen this year with 91.88% passing compared to 92.77% last year. This may result in lower cut-off percentages across colleges and streams. We have introduced improvements to our processes that will reduce time required and make the entire admission experience much more convenient."The application process at the St Mira's College for Girls in Koregaon Park is quite straightforward — the student needs to contact the official WhatsApp number or may visit the admissions page on the official college other new courses to look forward to that have been introduced by colleges this year include MSc (bioinformatics), MSc (industrial mathematics), MSc (food science and technology), MCom (advanced accounting and taxation), AI/ML and data Many colleges in the city will be offering admission on a first-come, first-served basis to undergraduate degree courses for applicants who passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Std XII board exams, as per the results declared on Monday this have started an online admission process, wherein candidates can fill out forms for courses of their choice, especially in traditional streams such as arts, science, and commerce. Besides these, applications are also being invited for courses like business management, business administration, biotechnology, computer applications, and principal of Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Ganeshkhind, Sanjay Kharat, told TOI, "Our college has decided on an admission procedure on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who arrive and meet the requirements earliest are given priority for admission by following the norms of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and govt reservation policy. This year, we have not decided on any cut-off policy due to the introduction of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in higher education."He added that the most in-demand courses are BSc data science, BSc blended, BCA science, BA psychology, BVoc (food and technology), and skill and professional courses related to the field of engineering and medical Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) principal RP Kuchekar said some courses would have entrance tests for students, while traditional undergraduate commerce degree admissions will be conducted based on applications received. "We have some specialised programmes like BCom Honours and a fintech course that will have an entrance test. However, admissions for the undergraduate commerce degree course will be conducted as per applications received," he said, adding that students will have to fill out online applications for admissions through the BMCC the Progressive Education Society's (PES) Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Shivajinagar, the admission system is completely online. College vice principal Shamkant Deshmukh said, "At our college, there is a greater demand for courses like computer science, BBA-BCA, animation, biotechnology and microbiology, psychology, economics, and commerce. This year, in view of the demand of the present competitive world and industry, we also started BSc (data science), MSc (animation), BSc (medical laboratory technology), BSc (imaging technology) and MSc (organic chemistry) courses."Meanwhile, principal of St Mira's College for Girls, Neeru Bhagat, told TOI, "A slight dip in the HSC pass percentage is seen this year with 91.88% passing compared to 92.77% last year. This may result in lower cut-off percentages across colleges and streams. We have introduced improvements to our processes that will reduce time required and make the entire admission experience much more convenient."The application process at the St Mira's College for Girls in Koregaon Park is quite straightforward — the student needs to contact the official WhatsApp number or may visit the admissions page on the official college other new courses to look forward to that have been introduced by colleges this year include MSc (bioinformatics), MSc (industrial mathematics), MSc (food science and technology), MCom (advanced accounting and taxation), AI/ML and data analytics.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maha hosts first state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks
PUNE: At the first state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks from across Maharashtra organised by the Dhol-Tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra at Tata Hall, BMCC College of Commerce, Pune, several demands were raised by the dhol-tasha pathaks before state revenue minister Chandrakant Bawankule who assured that these demands would be communicated to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and efforts would be made to get maximum permissions for the dhol-tasha groups. A meeting regarding these demands is also to be held soon. The demands raised included having performances by dhol-tasha pathaks as Maharashtra's primary traditional musical act at the inauguration of various sports competitions, having dhol-tasha pathaks welcome ambassadors and guests from various countries or as part of government programmes, having permission for dhol-tasha performances from 6 pm to 9.30 pm starting one-and-a-half months before Ganeshotsav. The convention was inaugurated in the presence of state higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil, senior legal expert advocate Pratap Pardeshi, BMCC principal Rajesh Supekar, and Mahasangh president Parag Thakur. An exhibition of photographs was also inaugurated by the dignitaries as part of the convention. In the second session, prominent political leaders such as Bawankule, minister of state Madhuri Misal, MLA Hemant Rasane, and Dheeraj Ghate were in attendance. The convention saw participation from representatives of 250 dhol-tasha pathaks across 20 districts of the state including Nagpur, Nashik, Mumbai, Thane, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Sangli, Kolhapur and Solapur. Bawankule said, 'We must take the thunderous spirit of Maharashtra's dhol-tasha not just across the country, but to the world. Dhol-tasha is the soul of our cultural celebrations. Pune is the origin of this tradition, and it is an emblem of Maharashtra's identity. We all have a responsibility to preserve and promote this invaluable legacy,' Patil said, 'In the coming days, we will resolve pending cases between dhol-tasha troupes and police stations. If matters are in court, we will find solutions there too. Playing these instruments brings spiritual fulfilment and it's important to introduce variety into the music. This year, every troupe should include at least one new instrument.'
