Notable Alumni
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PG Graduation Year: 2015
Current Position: Head of Student Connect, Research Analyst, World Commerce & Contracting
Notable Achievements:
Ananya Prem Nath is a distinguished Research Consultant and Head of the Student Connect Program at World Commerce & Contracting. She is renowned not only for her academic and professional achievements but also for her active engagement in various global platforms. Holding dual master's degrees – an MBA from Durham University in the UK and a Master's in Economics from SNDT University in Mumbai – she has an impressive academic foundation. Ananya's passion for education extends beyond her own studies, as evidenced by her founding of the Student Connect Program, which supports students worldwide. She also plays a vital role in the Inspiring Indian Women UK chapter and serves as an Editor for the Economic Digest of the Maharashtra Economic Development Council.
In addition to her academic and editorial roles, Ananya is a successful entrepreneur and community leader. She founded Open Frame, a skill development company, and Brahma, a self-help group, showcasing her commitment to professional and personal development. Currently, she is collaborating with the MSME industry and the Research Incubation Centre. Her expertise is widely recognized, earning her accolades such as the " Bahubeej Nidhi Award " from Shri Nitin Gadkari, India 's Minister for Road Transport & Highways, and the "Youngest Editor Award " from the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Ananya's contributions extend to the international stage, where she is frequently invited as a speaker at numerous events. Her talks, focusing on entrepreneurship and strategy, are highly esteemed, reflecting her deep knowledge and experience in these fields. In the UK, Ananya is instrumental in
expanding the business networks of Indian companies and plays a crucial role in helping students from all over the world find employment opportunities. Her multifaceted career and achievements underscore her dedication to economic development, educational empowerment, and thought leadership in entrepreneurship and strategic planning.
Ananya works at Maharashtra Economic Development Council as a Manager in Research & Training. She has received the title of Youngest Editor of Maharashtra from Shri Suresh Prabhu in the year 2016. She has completed her Master’s in Economics from SNDT Women’s University and after that she evolved herself in the field of business strategy. She has been called by many institutes as a motivational speaker and strategy developer. Ananya wrote many research papers for MEDC, WTC, EXIM Bank and for Government of Maharashtra. Being passionate about writing, Ananya runs her own blog, named Open Frame, which is based on Brand Management and Personality Development strategies.
Indian Fashion Designer
Anita Dongre is the founder of House of Anita Dongre, an Indian fashion house.She achieved her degree in fashion design at the Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic of SNDT Women's University and soon began supplying Indian wear to boutiques.Her designs are available under four distinct brands, which are AND (Western wear), Global Desi (ethnic wear), Anita Dongre (bridal, couture prêt, menswear), and Anita Dongre Grassroot (organic clothes). Along with couture brands, she launched her jewellery brand Anita Dongre Pink City, which also features under House of Anita Dongre.
Ms. Asmita Sharma completed her Masters from Department of Economics, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai. While studying, she participated in State and Zonal level inter-university youth festival for Folk Dance, Rangoli, Folk Orchestra and Installation. She got Silver medal in Rangoli and Bronze medal for folk dance in State level inter-university youth festival.
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Department: Department of Economics, SNDTWU
Graduation Year: 2019
Current position and designation: Research Fellow, Centre for WTO Studies, Ministry of commerce and industry
Notable Achievements:
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I worked as a volunteer in the UGC sponsored State Level Panel Discussion on ‘ Tax reforms in India’ in SNDT women’s university , Mumbai.
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Also attended a workshop on ‘Online safety, cyber etiquette and social media for social change’ in SNDT Women’s University , Mumbai.
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Bagged 02nd prize at Inter-collegiate level research paper presentation competition held at Maniben Nanavati College , Mumbai.
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Paper Title – Sustainable Development goal 06: Clean water and Sanitation
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Bagged 01st prize at Inter-collegiate level research paper presentation competition held at MD Shah College Mumbai.
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Paper Title – Changing trends in the rental cab sector ( Primary data was analyzed)
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Bagged 02nd prize at Inter-collegiate level research paper presentation competition held at SIES, Sion Mumbai.
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Paper Title – Changing trends in the rental cab sector (Primary and Secondary data both were analyzed)
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University topper batch 2017-19
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Chaitannya Manoj Sunke completed her masters in Economics with 78.3 per cent from S. N. D. T. University, Churchgate Campus. On the basis of her academic excellence her university nominated her for Ministry of External Affairs' and Japan Government's JENESYS 2017 program during the beginning of her M. A. Part 2 program. Japanese Government and Ministry of External Affairs, India selected only 11 Masters in Economics students across India and Chaitanya was one of them. She represented India in Japan for JENESYS 2017 program for SAARC countries. She is also getting trained in North Indian Classical Music and she has just cleared Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay's Madhyama Purna (level 5) examination. She is currently working as Executive Producer for Colors Marathi's show 'Navara Asava Tar Asa.'
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Working as the Assistant Professor in Gokhale Education’s Society SMRK BK.AK. Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nasik, Maharashtra, since June, 2010.
Awards and Acheivements:
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Presented India Asian Powerlifting competition at Uzbekistan Zarafashan, Russia and bagged 4 Silver Medals for Country in 2004.
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4 times Strong Women of Maharashtra.
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Strong Women Award of Mumbai University.
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4 times Gold Medal in All India Inter-University Competition.
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Given first Gold medal to SNDT Women’s University in All India Inter-University Competition Power Lifting.
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NCC senior under officer.
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‘C’ Certificate passed.
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Total 11 camps attended in NCC.
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Participated in THAL SENA CAMP 2004.
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Best turn out award.
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Best Alumni Award of SNDT Women’s University on the occasion of pre-cemetery year celebration.
She is President R&D Indoco Remedies Ltd from October 2010 – till date. Completed PhD in 1996 from C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy.
Professor - Head, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
Her Research area: Drug design including ligand. Exploration of natural products as therapeutic leads. Fluorine chemistry, process development of drug and drug intermediates, green chemistry using ionic liquids and newer catalytic system development
Research Fellow, Indian Numismatics, Historical and Cultural Research Foundation, Mumbai and Nasik; on the Committee of Sector Culture, National Vocational Education Qualification Framework, All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi; invited to Shri Lanka to present a paper as a SAARC representative (2013); also invited to present a paper at Honkong (2012)
Her opinion about the Department: "The Department of History has the best faculty members who constantly strive for innovations, keeping themselves updated not only in their own subject but also with the changes in the field of education in general. The distinguishing feature of the Department is that of going beyond the realm of pure history and introducing subjects like Cultural studies, India studies and so on. This is reflected in the innovative topics introduced for the Seminars every year thus creating an environment of holistic learning for the students".