28 October 2018

EVS Excursion Report (2016-17)

For the fieldwork in environmental awareness and being a part of B.Pharm curriculum, one day excursion
was planned to Mulsi - Tamhini on Sunday, 28th October 2018. The field visit was started at 7.20 am
in the morning from Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy, Narhe campus. There were 103 students
accompanied with six staff members of SIOP namely Prof. A. S. Bansode, Prof. Mrs. S. S. Gaikawad,
Prof. Mrs. S. V. Tathe, Dr. T. L. Devale, Dr. S. H. Sawant and Prof. Mrs. A. S. Khurd along with EAST
members Dr B. R. Mardikar, & Dr. Swapnil Sheth.
First of all, on the way to Western ghat, Mr. Sharad Gund ,the Excusion team member showed the
different form and types of snakes and explained how important they are to the nature. They enlightened
the students with all the information related to their identification, habitat and living.

Then the students were taken to the Devrai of Westernghat, Dr B. R. Mardhikar and Dr. Swapnil Seth
showed the medicinal plants present there. He also discussed the uses of medicinal plants by tribals and
villagers. All the students enjoyed the nature walk with the Excursion team in jungle. Mardikar sir gave
information regarding the wild life present there.

Then the students were taken to Mulsi Dam. The lunch was also arranged in water front. Dr B. R.
Mardikar shared the knowledge of nearby nature with students. After lunch the all travelled to Tamihini
ghat to see the ancient valley. While going to Tamhini, the students were shown Adivasi Pada, there
students were asked to discuss with Adiwasi regarding their health and problems. Old clothes were
distributed to the adiwasi by the students.

Students cleared their doubts by asking questions to the Professors. The trip was definitely enriched the
knowledge about flora and fauna of Western ghat of Maharashtra. The students also enjoyed unlimited
lunch and breakfasts. It was an interesting and enjoyable visit to nature. At 7.45 pm all the students
reached the college campus safely.

Prof. A. S. Bansode, Prof. Mrs. S. S. Gaikawad, Prof. Mrs. S. V. Tathe,

Dr. T. L. Devale, Dr. S. H. Sawant Prof. Mrs. A. S. Khurd

Prof. A. A. Bidkar
EVS Coordinator
 Excursion at Mulshi – Tamhini for S. Y. B. Pharm in A. Y. 2018-19

Visit at Adiwasi pada Devrai at Mulshi

Dr. Mardhikar - Devrai at Mulshi Medicinal Plant

Ancient Vally at Tamhini MulshiDam

All S.Y. B. Pharm Excursion Troop at Tamhini Ancient Vally