Student Interaction Program Ratnagiri - District

Under the joint initiative of the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra and the Maharashtra Information Technology Support Center, multiple Career Katta interaction programs were organized across different colleges in Ratnagiri district on 19th September 2025.

·         ICS College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Khed
Guided by Principal Dr. Anita Awati, Shri Yashwant Shitole, President of Maharashtra Information Technology Support Center, interacted with students in two separate sessions. The first session included FYBA and FYBCOM students, while the second session included BMS and B.Sc. IT students. A total of 340 students participated. College coordinators Dr. Chandrashekhar Salunkhe and Dr. Sachin Bhosale along with faculty members were present. A meeting with Career Sansad representatives was also conducted.

·         Bharat Shikshan Mandal’s Dev-Ghaisaskir Senior College of Arts, Commerce & Science
Under the guidance of Acting Principal Dr. Madhura Patil, Shri Shitole interacted with over 170 students. The program was attended by Vice-Principal Dr. Vasundhara Jadhav, District Coordinator Dr. Shivaji Ukarande, IQAC Coordinator Dr. Rakhi Jadhav, College Coordinator Asst. Prof. Harshada Lingayat, Career Sansad representatives, and other faculty.

·         Gogate-Joglekar College, Ratnagiri
With Dr. Kalpana Athalye, Vice-Principal of the Arts faculty, presiding, Shri Shitole interacted with over 150 students. Faculty members including Prof. Devasthali Madam, Prof. Bhosale Sir, and Prof. Krishnat Khandekar, along with Career Sansad representatives, were present.

Sharadchandraji Pawar College of Agriculture (Sahyadri Education Society)
Guided by Principal Dr. Sunitkumar Patil, Shri Shitole held discussions with around 150 students. District Coordinator Dr. Shivaji Ukarande, Taluka Coordinator Prof. Jaysing Chavare, and other faculty members were also present.