1. 1937-2014: 77 yrs of Journey in Higher Education
Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
: 77 yrs of Journey in Higher Education

2. Ramnarain Ruia College
Co-ed & Affiliated to University of Mumbai
Total Student Strength ~3000
61 Academic Programmes
Unique Achievements
NAAC reaccreditation (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade & CGPA 3.65 (1st among all Arts and Science Colleges in Maharashtra)
1st College in India to be accorded the highest national status “College of Excellence” by UGC
1st and only college in Maharashtra to be accorded the ‘Star Status’ to six science Departments by DBT, Govt. of India
‘Best College of University of Mumbai’ Award ( )
Recipient of Grants from DST, DBT, UGC, DAE, AYUSH-ISMH, CSIR, ICHR, ICMR, etc
1st Position in University of Mumbai Championship in Sports (8 years in a row) and Cultural Activities (7 years in a row) (Out of 741 Colleges)
The former
President of India
during Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (2012)

3. Skill Development Initiatives in Higher Education at
Ramnarain Ruia College
in building
Knowledge, Skills and Competence

4. Skill Development Initiatives
Introduction of Skill/Job oriented degree courses (Industry/field training for 2 weeks to 3 months)
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Information Technology
Mass Media (advanced recording and radio studio where skill oriented courses such as Voice Culture, Dubbing and Diploma of Community radio are offered)
Bioanalytical Sciences (UGC Sponsored Innovative PG Degree Program)
Bioanalytical Sciences (5 years integrated program)
Outcome
Preferred Campus Placements

5. Skill Development Initiatives
Introduction of various Certificate and Diploma Courses to bridge the gap between current curricula and Industry requirement
Number of Certificate Courses : 26
Number of Diploma Courses : 05

6. Skill Development Initiatives Certificate Courses Offered
Psychology
Hypnotherapy
Basics in Child Psychology
Marital and Family Therapy
Basics in Rational emotive therapy
Certificate course in Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Biochemistry
Sensory Evaluation of Foods
Food Preservation
Frontiers in Biochemistry
Food Packaging
Food Manufacturing Practice
Bioanalytical Sciences
Bioanalysis: Industrial Applications
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Scope and Applications of Analytical Chemistry.
Basic Analytical Techniques
History
Heritage of Mumbai
Archaeology

7. Skill Development Initiatives Diploma Courses Offered
PG Diploma in ‘Slum studies and Development
UG Diploma in ‘Food Science and Quality Control’
PG Diploma in ‘Clinical Data management’
PG Diploma in ‘Clinical Research Management’
PG Diploma in ‘Industrial & Analytical Chemistry’ (DIAC)

8. Skill Development Initiatives
Language Skills
Establishment of ‘Language Laboratory’ (in 2014)
Establishment of ‘Foreign Language Centre’ (in 2006)
Certificate courses in
German
Japanese
Spanish
Chinese
Outcome
Every year about 200 students enroll for these courses. More than 2500 students have benefited so far
Highly beneficial in Linguistic Skills in Translation, Interpretation, Transcript, Tourist Guide, Airlines, Security, Software Development, BPO, Publishing Industry (Proof Reading, Editing, etc.)
More avenues and opportunities of Jobs

9. Skill Development Initiatives
Establishment of ‘Centre for Slum Studies’ in 2002 – A unique and only centre in India
Objectives
To inculcate social responsibilities among students
To understand the nature and complexity of the issues related to slums with respect to urban poverty and urban environment management
To study urban slum policies and provide replicable remedies
Courses offered
Urban Environment Management
Energy Conservation and Solid Waste Management
Family Health Education and HIV/Aids awareness
Geographical Information System (GIS) training program
Diploma in Slum Studies and Development (UGC Sponsored)
The centre has tie-ups with Government and other institutions

10. Skill Development Initiatives
‘Centre for Slum Studies’
Outcome
Students are employed in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), NGOs and private institutes like Tata Trust as consultants for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

11. Skill Development Initiatives
Establishment of ‘Self Vision Centre’ for Visually Challenged Students
Caters to the educational and vocational needs of about visually challenged students every year
Outcome
Building vocational and career development skills such as:
Computer Skills (Hardware and Software)
Marketing Skills
Social Skills (Assertiveness, Emotional Control, leadership skills)

12. Skill Development Initiatives
Introduction of two B.Voc. Courses (UGC Sponsored)
1) B.Voc in Green House Management
In collaboration with BLOOMS HORTICULTURAL CONSULTATIONS AND SOLUTIONS, Navi Mumbai
Helps overcome the problem of adverse climatic conditions in open field farming
Optimum utilization of all natural resources
Excessive and excellent crop quality
It is an ideal opening for budding entrepreneurs
Expected Outcome
Development of trained human resources for the Green House Industry
Superlative performance of green house products in the International markets resulting in economic growth
Provide advanced understanding of the propagation practices and green house management
Growth and development of plants with concepts applied to the practice of cultural and business practices applied in a horticultural discipline

13. Skill Development Initiatives
2) B.Voc. in Tourism and Travel Management
In collaboration with Garware Institute of Career Education and Development
Best Blend of regular and skill based components
One of the fastest growing service industry earning highest revenue and foreign exchange for the nation
Expected Outcome
Incredible India Campaign is generating immense employment opportunities in tourism and tourism related industries.
Various types of tourism: Medical, Pilgrimage, Gastro tourism, Adventure tourism, Sports tourism ,Leisure tourism , Business tourism , Travel Consultant, Travel Journalist, etc.
Opportunities for self employment like: event management, tourism consultant, travel consultant travel journalist, language interpreter/ translator, online travel agents, web designer, marketing & sales team, training instructors.

14. Skill Development Initiatives Industry/Organizations Linkages
ACTREC
Advanced Agrotech Industry
Ajanta Pharma
Alcon Biosciences
Charak Pharma
Cipla
CIRCOT
Dhootapapeshwar
Elder Pharmaceuticals
Emcure
Enovate Biolife
Erica Pharma
Gharda Chemicals
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
IPCA
IPCA Pharma
Johnson and Johnson
LnT infotech
Marico
Millennium Herbal Care
Millennium Herbals
Omkar Consultancy
Patni
Pfizer
Piramal Health Care Ltd
Praj Biotech
Praj Matrix
Sekhsaria
Shimazdu
Sun Pharma
T. Stanes and Co.
TCS
Wipro
WRIC
YUPs
Zuvintus
Yuvak Pratishthan
Vijat Krida Mandal
Samtol Foundation

15. Skill Development Initiatives
Establishment of Career Guidance and Placement Cell
Offering several self skill training programs
Departmental Programs to improve employability
All co-curricular and extra-curricular events are organized by our students- enables them to develop skills like marketing, event management, emotional intelligence, etc.
‘Srujan’ Activity – Training to encourage micro level entrepreneurship – ‘Earn and Learn’

16. Way Ahead Autonomy Collaborations
Will provide us more freedom to design our own curricula enabling us to adequately blend knowledge, skills & competence.
Mandatory credits for Skill based training in UG final year.
Collaborations
More collaborations with skill providers within and outside of India

17. “...... we have promises to keep ..........”