Smt. Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College

The Department of Marathi has been at the forefront of academic, research, cultural and literary activities of the College since its inception in 1965. Today, it caters to a wide choice of subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and is actively associated with the various administrative and outreach functions of the College and has been enhancing its research potential, with the establishment of the Research Centre for M. Phil. affiliated to the Yashwantrao Chawan Maharashtra Open University.

The Department grew to its present height under the guidance of previous Head of Department: Shri Srihari T. Joshi (HOD – 1965 to 1991), who was a well-known play writer in Marathi and actively involved in progressive Theatre activity in India and he won various awards and prizes for his theatrical creations.

The Department offers the following subjects in the Arts and Commerce faculties:

FYBA	:	Vyavaharik Marathi Ani Adhunik Marathi Sahityachi Olakh: Kavita, Katha
FYBA	:	Marathi Sahityachi Olakh: Natak, Lalit Gadya
SYBA	:	Paper II- Sahitya Prakaracha Abhyas: Kadambari, Kavita
SYBA	:	Paper III- Adhunik Bhasha Vidnyanachi Olakh , Vaicharik Nibandh
TYBA	:	Specialisation in Subject Marathi Language and Literature (Six Papers)
		Paper IV : Prachin Marathi Vangmayacha Itihas
		Paper V : Sahityashastra
		Paper VI : Sahitya ani Samaj
		Paper VII : Bhashavidnyan ani Vyakaran
		Paper VIII : Vishishta Lekhakacha Abhyas
		Paper IX : Bhashantar, Roopantar ani Anuvad

Brief Profile of the current Faculty:
Jyotika Ozarkar (MA, M Phil, DHE) – Vice Principal (since year 2002) and Head. Joined the College in 1977 as Lecturer in the Junior College and joined the Degree College in 1984. Took over as Head of Department in 1991.

Vice Chancellor’s Nominee as Subject Expert for Selection and Placement of Teachers in Marathi
Member, Board of Examinations, University of Mumbai (Since year 2008)
Member, Board of Studies, Marathi, University of Mumbai (Since year 2004)
Chairperson, Examination Committee (UG Level), Marathi, University of Mumbai (2002-2007)
Moderator, Paper Setter, Examiner (UG Level), Marathi, University of Mumbai (Since 1990)

Currently working on final draft for PhD degree, registered in University of Mumbai on Vinda Karandikar Yanchi Kavita: Ek Chikitsak Abhyas. Recipient of the Teacher Fellowship under the FIP of the UGC for her PhD.
M. Phil. (1988) at University of Mumbai on Vinda Karandikar Yanchi Muktasuneete, (University of Mumbai).
Member, Organising Committee, International Conference organised by WSC, GSC of Smt CHM College & University of Mumbai in year 2007

Delivered more than 100 lectures on Akashvani, Doordarshan, Public Meetings, Literary Programs, Akhil Bhharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelana, Kokan Marathi Sahitya Parishad.
Working on the panel of Subject Experts of the Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai
Associated with NGO called Vyaspeeth to train the teachers for effective teaching.
Associated with activities of NGO Jidnyasa which is working on inculcating scientific attitude among the young generation.

Advisor, Late N G Panditrao State Level Elocution Competition, Thane
Member, Kokan Marathi Sahitya Parishad
Member, Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad
Organiser, Palak Jagurti Shibir (Counseling First Generation Learner Parents on Education)
Member, P B Bhave Birth Centenary Committee
Formerly
Member, Kavya-Rasik Mandal, Dombivali
Member, Advisory Board, Shiva Samartha School, Thane

Audumber, Yugvani March, 1974, Nagpur Referred and republished in Balkavianchi ‘Audamber’ Kavita : Vivadh Arthadhvani, Editor, Dr. S. S. Nadkarni, Goa 1991
‘Naal’, Surve Yanche Vidyapeeth, Ed Pushpa Rajapure, Referred and Published Mumbai 1993
Vindancha Lekhan Pravas, Vinda, Ed Ramdas Bhatkal, Sushma Paudwal, Granthali, Published Mumbai 1997
Arun Koltkaranchi Pratima Srishti : Arun Koltkaranchi Kavita : Kaahi Drishtikshep, Ed Dr. Vasant Patankar, Marathi Vibhaag, Mumbai Vidyapeeth / Lokvadmaya Grih 1998
Kosla: Bhalchandra Nemade Yanchi Kadambari, S.N.D.T. Vidyapeeth/ Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Malad 1991
Savai Madhavraoancha Mrityu : Marathi Vibhaag, Mumbai 1995
Kaviteche Adhyaypan, Marathi Department, University of Goa, 1996
Khandekaranchya Katha, Marathi Department, University of Mumbai and Dr. Ambedkar Institute for Social Change, Mumbai, 1998
Mardhrekarottar Kavita, Lokvangamya Griha and Sahitya Academy, 1999
Kavita Shatakachi, Elphinstone College and Popular Prakashan, Mumbai, 2000
“Dashpadi” Rucha, January, 1977, Thane, Referred and Republished in Kavi Anilanchi Kavita, Dr. Panditrao Pawar, Dastane Ramchandra, Pune, 2000
Swantantryottar Marathi Kavitetil Ashaysutre, Sonopant Dandekar College, Palghar, Marathi Department, University of Mumbai, 2001
Vindanchi Kavita, Sahitya, Literary Magazine, 2007
Anavat Vata: Edted book for FYBA Syllabus, 2009

Nitin D Arekar (MA) – Lecturer in Selection Grade, joined College as lecturer in 1991
Member, Local Managing Committee, Smt CHM College for the Block Period 2007-2012.
Director, UGC Sponsored Gandhian Studies’ Centre
In Charge, Cultural Activities since 2002, Smt CHM College, Ulhasnagar
Vice Chancellor’s Nominee as Subject Expert for Selection and Placement of Teachers in Marathi
Member, Syllabus Revision Committee for TYBA Paper V & MA Paper VI, Board of Studies, Marathi, University of Mumbai (Since year 2006)
Moderator, Paper Setter, Examiner (UG Level), Marathi, University of Mumbai (Since 1990)
Member, Organising Committee, Cultural Competitions (Youth Festival) of University of Mumbai since 2007
Member, Organising Committee, West Zone Inter University Youth Festival, 2009

Currently working on final draft for PhD degree, registered in University of Mumbai on Vangmay Sameekshak Prof V L Kulkarni: Ek Chikitsak Abhyas. Recipient of the Teacher Fellowship under the FIP of the UGC for her PhD.
Recipient of Minor Research Project to the University of Mumbai on Dalit Striyanchya Sahityatun Vyakt Honari Stree Pratima.
Delivered more than 60 lectures on Akashvani, Doordarshan, Public Meetings, Literary Programs, Kokan Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Kokan Marathi Dalit Sahitya Parishad.
Presented paper in National Conference organised at Nanded by SRT University, Pratibha Niketan College & UGC, 2009
Member, Organising Committee, International Conference organised by WSC, GSC of Smt CHM College & University of Mumbai in year 2007

Special Executive Officer, Government of Maharashtra
Vice-President, Sports Authority of Raigad
Founder, Karjat Taluka Vidya Prasarak Mandal
Member, School Committee, S.S.D.P. Dombe Vidya Niketan
Chairman, Syllabus Committee S.S.D.P. Dombe Vidya Niketan
Member, Balasaheb Arekar Foundation

Member, Governing Body, Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Karjat
Founder Member, Janeev Sanstha, Karjat
Founder Member, & Governing Council Member, Yash Foundation, Karjat (Registered)

Founder Member, & Governing Council Member, Karjat Natya Kalakar Mandal, Raigad (Registered)
Founder Member & Chief Secretary, Suresh Lad Mitra Mandal (Registered)
Member, Rajabhau Kothari Mitra Mandal that organised more than 80 Blood Donation Camps.
Advisor, Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal Trust, Karjat (Registered)
Advisor, Omkar Mitra Mandal Trust,( Registered)
Chairman, Anant Joshi Smriti Pratishthan(Registered)
Member, Apatti Niwaran Samiti, Karjat Nagar Palika Parishad, Karjat Member, Dakshata Samitee, Karjat
Member, Tanta Mukti Samitee, Karjat
Recipient of Karjat Bhooshan Award on 2nd January 2007
Recipient of Best Teacher Award By Lions' Club, Karjat in 2007

Jt. Secretary, Shri Laxmikant Sarvajanik Vachanalaya Ani Granthsangrahalaya,, Karjat.
Secretary, Vijay Sports Club
Member, Governing Committee, Shri Laxmikant Sarvajanik Vachanalaya Ani Granthsangrahalaya,, Karjat
President, Raigad District Hand Ball Association
Member, Raigad District Cricket Team(1989-92)
Vice-President, Raigad District Ball Badminton Association

1) Sub editor of a special issue of Mumbai Tarun Bharat on Karjat region and wrote an article: “Sanskritik Karjat”-1990
2) Joint editor of a special issue of “Sakaal” daily news paper on Karjat area and wrote an article Karjat – 1995, Sept 28th
3) An article on Shaikshanik Karjat (Educational Development of Karjat) 1998. Published in “Sakaal” newspaper, 1998
4) “Navi Kapade” A short story published in Lok Gabhara Diwali Special Issue 1995. Couple of poems published in the same issue
5) Poems published in Raigadachi Mashal Diwali special issue 1998
6) Column writing in a weekly viz. Lal Bharat for six months 1999 – 2000 “Aas Pass” in Marathi
7) Raigad Jilhyacha Sanskritik Itihas for Krushival A Marathi Daily News Paper
8) Jog Sir : Character sketch, published in Lalit, A literary Magazine September 2005
9) Happy Diwali : Humor published in Diwali Special Issue Lakshmikant, 2007
10) Published : Maze Kshitij Autobiographical Sketch of Padma Bhushan Zakir Hussain in Diwali Magazine Ruturang published in November, 2008
11) Published : Me: Aurangzeb, Interview of Senior Actor Yateen Karyekar in Ravivar Loksatta, Marathi Daily News Paper, 30th August 2009
12) Published : Yateen Karyekar: Adbhut Pravas, biographical Sketch of Senior Actor Yateen Karyekar, in Ravivar Sakaal, 13th September 2009
13) To be published : Biography of Padma Bhushan Zakir Hussain, 2011
14) Sare Sare Athavate Mala: Autobiographical Sketch of Great Music Maestro Shankar Mahadevan in Ruturang Diwali Special Issue, Diwali 2009
15) Autobiographical Sketch of Legendary Classical Vocalist Padmashree Begum Parween Sultana during in Ruturang Diwali Special Issue, Diwali 2009
16) To be published: Edited Book by Ruturang Prakashan {Title not decided yet} (January 2010)

Research papers Presented/ Published:
1) Critical analysis of a seminar: Sahityache Samshodhan organized by Thane Nagar Vachanalaya, Thane. Published in Lalit, 1995 and included in the book –Sahityache Samshodhan
2) Vishishta Lekhakachya Abhyasachya Drushtikonatun Ekankika Sangraha: “Ratra Ani Iter Ekankika” by Vijay Tendulkar. Paper read in the seminar organized by UGC and Marathi dept, Smt CHM College, Ulhasnagar 1999, to be published in “Vijay Tendulkar: Ek Abhyas”
3) Compiled and published Bibliography of Entire Literary Work of Vijay Tendulkar. Published by Dept of Marathi, Smt. CHM College, 1999
4) Report of Seminar on Vijay Tendulkar published in Lalit, February 1999
5) Published: Pachola: Astitva-Lopachi Kadambari, Ameya, Diwali Issue 2001
6) Report of Seminar Marathi Bhasha Va Sahitya: Adhyapanatil Navi Awhane published in Lalit, April 2002
7) Article - He May Marathi, Ha Ramkrishna Tula Prasanna Hovo – Lokmat (Daily) 2002
8) Published: Shaililakshi Samikshechya Drishtikonatun Shetakaryacha Asud By Mahatma Phule- S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai
9) Published: Critical Appreciation of Ardhaviram By Yashavantrao Gadakh in Lalit, December 2003
10) Happy Diwali: Article in Laksnikant Diwali Special issue 2007
11) Published: Maze Kshitij- Interview of Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussein in Riturang Diwali Special Issue 2008
12) Publsihed: Sarojinibai – in Laksmikant Diwali Special Issue, 2008

Organised A Two Days State Level Conference on Marathi Bhasha Va Sahitya Adhyapanatil Navi Awhane in year 2002.
Organised A Two Days Workshop on Syllabus of SYBA, for the teachers of Marathi of University of Mumbai in year 2004.
The Department has been involved in all literary activities consistently since its inception, promoting literary test of the students, theatre activities, elocution skills, creative writing skills and reading habits among the students through the various co-curricular wings like Marathi Vangmay Mandal, Arts Forum etc. of the College.
Department of Marathi is organising Yearly Preparatory Lectures Series for TYBA Students of various colleges since 1998. Colleges of rural and tribal areas like Kulgaon, Wada, Shivale (District Thane), Khopoli, Mangaon (Raigad), are benefited with these lecture series.

Significant Contribution of the Faculty and the students of the Department in the following activities and initiatives of the College:

UGC sponsored Women’s Studies Centre, Gandhian Studies Centre, Remedial Coaching programme; CHM-UMC initiatives like the Foundation Course surveys and Project Reports; Human Rights Week; Environment Week; International Women’s Week; Chandi Utsav; College Annual Day; Chandi – the College Magazine; Gaurav Diwas and all other cultural programmes.