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REPORT

University of Pune, intends to utilize the expertise of Senior Citizens for the betterment in education field and other extension activities of University of Pune. In accordance with this theme, The Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, University of Pune has organized programmes in various colleges for Senior Citizens to initiate linkage between educational institutions and senior citizens. Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune in association with The Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, University of Pune, organized a one day seminar for Senior Citizens entitled ‘DYNAMIC SIXTY PLUS’ on Wednesday, 6th February 2013 at Assembly Hall, Azam Campus, Camp, Pune 411001.

Prin. Dr. E.M. Khan giving welcome address

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The participants for the seminar were the members of HIDAYAT ,Senior Citizens Club,

Camp, pune and some were retired teachers from the Azam Campus that is our own campus.

67 participants from various strata of the society attended the seminar.

The function started with Tilawat - E - Quran that is praying god. In the Inaugural

function, Principal Dr.E.M.Khan welcomed the participants and felicitated the Chief Guest

Mr.Mirza Salat Baig, Retd. Educationist. Dr. Jayashree Upadhye, coordinator of the

programme explained the theme of the seminar, programme schedule and introduced the

guests.

Dr. Jayashree Upadhye, explaining the theme of the programme

Felicitation of the guest Mr. Mirza Salat Baig & Dr. A.R. Shaikh at the Inaugural Function Chief Guest Mr.Mirza Salat Baig,Retd. Educationist addressed the participants. In his inaugural speech he spoke about his views about University of Pune initiating interaction with senior citizens and incorporates the expertise of senior citizens in the extension programmes of University of Pune. He spoke about various social and family issues related to senior citizens.

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Mr. Mirza Salat Baig delivering an Inaugural speech

At the end of the Inaugural function Dr. Jayashree Upadhye proposed the vote of thanks.

The Participants at the Tea break

Dr. K.N. Dhumal delivered the first lecture. He is famous practicing Ayurvedic Doctor in Pune city. He spoke on the topic ‘YOGA FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT’. In his speech he explained the yoga as our cultural heritage and its importance in our life especially at the stage of downfall of our age. He insisted that, along with food and sleep yoga practice should be a part of our life style. He explained about Mental, Physical and Social peace and how yoga can be an instrumental in bringing peace to human beings and society as a whole. Also he gave demonstrations about Jaldhouti and Netrasnan. He gave information about Waqadhuti and sutra Dhouti.

For the happy life of senior people he said that following are essential -

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Means of Existence – Food, clothing and shelter. For this people should work in young age and make enough provision for old age.

Reasonable Health – Avoid addictions Everyone must have at least one hobby

Felicitation of Dr. K.N. Dhumal by Dr. Jayashree Uapdhye

Dr K. N. Dhumal . demonstrating on ‘ Yoga for Stress Management’

Audience practicing Pranayama

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The second session was HASYAYOGA. The resource person was Mr. Makarand Tillu, famous Mono Act player in Pune. He said that, due to hectic schedule and problems faced in family and social life people are under stress and thus they have forgotten to laugh. He also added that, laughing is not at all less than practicing Yoga. To support the statement he demonstrated various types of laughing techniques and practically shown how it is similar to practicing yoga. He said that due to laughing, relaxing hormones secrete in the body and thus it helps reducing stress.

Felicitation of Mr. Makarand Tillu by Dr. Jayashree Uapdhye

Mr. Makarand Tillu in Action

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Mr. Makarand Tillu in action and the participants are laughing

The post lunch session was ‘HASYAKATHA – ANANDKATHA’. The resource person was Mr. Ashok Murudkar. He is a famous comedy Mono Act player in Pune. His presentation about the comic incidences in the life kept participants laughing whole session.

Felicitation of Mr. Ashok Murudkar by Dr. Jayashree Uapdhye

Participants enjoying Hasyakatha – Anandkatha

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The last session was group discussion on the topic ‘SENIOR CITIZENS AND SECURITY’ Key note Address was delivered by Dr. Arvind Nerkar, Researcher in Saint Literature, Philosopher, Faculty and Writer. Group Discussion Panel was Mr. Shafakat Shaikh, President HIDAYAT Group, Pune, Mr. Akbar Memon, Retd. Industrialist, Dr. Jayashree Upadhye, Asso. Prof. A.I.S.C., Pune & Mr. Nazir Ahmed M. Khan, Secretary, Hidayat Group, Pune

The broader area covered regarding Senior Citizens And Security were as follows- Key Note Address - Dr. Arvind Nerkar, Social Security - Mr. Nazir Ahmed M. Khan, Physical Security - Mr. Shafakat Shaikh Emotional Security - Dr. Jayashree Upadhye, Financial Security - Mr. Akbar Memon Summing up of the session - Dr. Arvind Nerkar,

Key note Address by Dr. Arvind Nerkar at the Group Discussion

‘SENIOR CITIZENS AND SECURITY’ Group Discussion Panel from left- Mr. Shafakat Shaikh, Mr. Akbar Memon,Dr. Jayashree Upadhye & Mr. Nazir Ahmed M. Khan

Dr. Jayashree Upadhye Mr. Shafakat Shaikh

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Mr. Akbar Memon Mr. Nazir Ahmed M. Khan

Panelist expressing their views in Group Discussion

Participant Dr. S. Inamdar expressing his views Dr. Arvind Nerkar summing up the session At the end of the programme the valedictory session took place.The chief guest of the programme was Dr. Dhananjay Lokhande, Director, Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, University of Pune, and the fuction was presided by Mr. Munnawar Peerbhoy, Chairman H.G.M.A.E.T., Pune.Special invitee for the programme was Mr. Latif Magdum, Secretary, M.C.E. Society, Pune.

Prin. Dr. E.M. Khan gave welcome address. Ms. Misbaha Ansari, member organizing committee read report of the programme. Introduction of the guests was done by Ms. Eram Khan, member organizing committee.

Dr. Navnath Tupe, Asso. Prof. Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, University of Pune,, Dr. Dhananjay Lokhande, Mr. Latif Magdum, expressed their views about senior citizens and the programme organized by the college.

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Welcome Address by Dr. E.M.Khan. Report of the programme by Ms. Misbaha Ansari

Felicitation of Chief Guest Dr. Dhananjay Lokhande by Prin. Dr. E. M. Khan

Dr. Navanath Tupe,Dept. Adult Edu., UOP Dr. Dhananjay Lokhande, Dir. Adult Edu., UOP

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Mr. Latif Magdum, Secretary, MCE Soc.,Pune Mr. M. Peerbhoy, President, HGMAET, Pune Mr. Shafakat Shaikh, President HIDAYAT Group, Pune, appreciated organizers with rose bud on behalf of Hidayat Group.

Mr. Shafakat Shaikh, President HIDAYAT GROUP felicitating

Prin. Dr. Khan & Mr. Rahul More Dr. Jayashree Upadhye, coordinator of the programme proposed vote of thanks.

Vote of thanks by Dr. Jayashree Upadhye, Coordinator of the programme.

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The programme was successful due to the able guidance of Prin. Dr. E.M. Khan and cooperation by committee members and non teaching staff. The committee members Ms. Uzma Tasneem, Ms. Shinde Vijayalaxmi, Ms. Eram Khan , Dr. Munira lokhandwala, Ms. Misbah Ansari,Mr. Rahul More, Mr. Mallebri Nisar , worked hard towards the success of the programme. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Jayashree Upadhye.

Dr. E. M. Khan Dr. Jayashree Upadhye Principal, Abeda Inamdar Senior College Programme Coordinator