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During 21st January, 1997 to 30th January, 1997, I led the group of six students to represent Maharashtra State at Poetic Career: My poetic career began with the encouragement of my grandfather who published my first Marathi poem 'Chitta' (Panther) in local newspaper
National Level National Integration Camp at Daman (UT), Gujrat. at the age of 12. In the premises of Shivaji University, I found my voice in English verse. My teachers viz. Dr. J.A. Shinde, Dr. P.B.Patil, Dr. Maya Pandit, Dr.
Kher, Dr. Jahagirdar encouraged me to continue writing. I remember, I began with the Nature poems and the poetic essence further got developed with my
I performed a role of coordinator in Arts and Commerce College, Kasegaon, Dist. Sangli. The college received 'B+' Grade
personal experiences. Having got the woman's self hurt, I wrote about the women's issues regarding "her self-respect, social security, her place in domestic
from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) though being in rural area in 2004. In the next cycle, I
scenario and her hardships persuading her dreams". Many of my poems depict the feelings of rejection of rights for women. As a result of it, there are poems that
performed the role of Coordinator in Arts and Commerce College, Ashta and 'B' grade was achieved by the college in 2011
depict the deep pains of personal loss.
from NAAC.
Two anthologies of mine of English poems have been published by Authorspress Group, New Delhi entitled "Talons and Nets " (2018) and "Verses of Silence"
In my academic career, I have attended 22 International level Seminars and Conferences including Baia Mare, Romania
(2019) . The former one is translated into Romanian language by Dr. Ligia Tomoiaga, Baia Mare, Romania and is published by EIKON Publishers, Bucharest,
and Colombo, Sri Lanka, 45 National level Seminars and Conferences and 10 State Level Seminars and Conferences.
Romania in a bilingual form. This book is edited by Valentin Adjer. It contains the poems regarding 'how woman's Talons are entangled in the Nets. She is torn
There are 17 research papers presented in International level Seminars and Conferences; 40 papers in National level
between ties and skies.' In the bilingual version, Dr. Ligia Tomoiaga has pointed out the strong aspects of my poetry. 'Verses of Silence' has poems with
Seminars and Conferences and 5 Book chapters in ISBN books. I have been working on the Editorial Board of Literary
experimentation such as brevity, monologue and other aspects. Third collection of poems entitled “A Glass of Time” is submitted to the same publication. A
Voyage, an International Journal for Scholarly and Creative Writings Print Journal.
collection of Hindi poems of mine entitled “Kainaat” have been published by Samvad Publication, Kolhapur. While reading poetry of Hariwanshrai Bachchan,
Social Work: The social problems have attracted me since years when I was an undergraduate student in 1987. Chhatrabharati, a students' organization, Mahadevi Varma, in my college studies, I was touched by their words and styles. But the poems of Gulzar Saab deeply moved the unexposed 'Ehsaas' into words.
imbibed in me the awareness towards social issues and cultivated the life skills so that I could empathize with the victims and tried to extend my hand to them.
Six of my Hindi poems have been included in an extensive anthology entitled “Ehsaas Ki Dehleez Par” published by Knowledge Publications, New Delhi. The
We organized many activities regarding issues in Education System, a survey of ten thousand primary and Higher secondary schools in Maharashtra; Issues of
award of Sahitya Sarathi Samman' is conferred on me for the contribution. The representative anthology of Marathi poems entitled Koyanakathchya Kavita has
Night Schools; Awareness towards the Water Scarcity; Value Education Classes for the children from the age of 8 to 15; the Torch Rally on the occasion of
included my Marathi poems in it.
Golden Jubilee of Kranti Din on 9th August 1992; Workshops on Women's Issues, Tree Plantation, Awareness towards registration of birth and death at Gram
Panchayat, etc. In 2005 flood in Sangli District, especially in Tambave village, I distributed the phenyl bottles in flood affected areas with the help of my In 2018 and 2019, my poems have been selected for Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, Texas, USA and poems found place in their prestigious
students. The liquid was prepared at home. The activist in me was taking form through these activities. Since the first day of my career as a teacher, I have been anthologies entitled, Boundless Series.
the member of Department of Cultural Activities in all colleges I served. In them, I can mention the street plays, skits and mimes on anti superstition movement,
The following international poetry anthologies have included my poems in them:
issues in education system, deforestation, and reforestation, female feticide, caste system, national integration, etc. I feel satisfied when I see my students
participating in social issues as responsible citizens. For the rights of teachers' fraternity and students in general, I have participated in many agitations, Jail Bharo 1. Feeling for You Anthology (US), 2. Ekphrastik Poems (France, An Academic Project), 3. Women Poets
Andolan, Agitations at Pune University, Pune, Azad Maidan, Mumbai, Jantar-mantar, New, Delhi, etc. Across Cultures (India), 4. Women Poets: Within and Beyond Shores - Vol. II and III, 5. Boundless 2018,
Texas , US, 6. Boundless 2019,Texas, US, 7. Verbal Art International Journal, India, 8. Petals of Peace,
In this regard, I have delivered many lectures on the issue of Female Feticide as well as on Women Empowerment, Role of Mother in 21st century, Role of Youth
Hyderabad, India., 9. Different Truths, Kolkata, India.
in 21st Century, Cleanliness Campaign, etc. I have tried to contribute to the Vijaymala Orphanage, Islampur, Old Age Home, Nerle in the form of money,
grocery, availing help from other donors. To create awareness in next generations, I have formed an activity group named Shwas which includes college students Since 2015, the following reputed international journals have given space for my poems:
for social awareness. To provide an avenue for the college students' writings, I have recently registered a Monthly Journal “Amhi Aksharyatri” from Pune along
Muse India, VerbalArt journal, Langlit journal, Literary Voyage, Contemporary Vibes, Spillwords,
with my fellows of which I am the Associate Editor. On 27th November, 2017 and 7th April 2018, I participated as a co-anchor in the musical programme “Kya
Literary Nest, Different Truths online journal.
Bhulun Kya Yaad Karun” based on the poetry of Hon. Dr. Hariwanshrai Bachchan, a famous Hindi poet created by Sanjog Creations, Kolhapur. This program
was appreciated by the academicians, music lovers and poetry lovers as well. I also participated in the Novel Reading Program on the Non-Fictional work The Context: In order to spread awareness towards the muse and involve the younger generation in the
“Ghaatsutra” written by Shri Deepak Karanjikar. This activity was performed in order to attract young generation towards reading. I am a founder Director of creative process, I have taken workshops on 'Creative Writing'. With strong support from my husband, Dr.
Adishakti Women's Rural Non-Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, Saidapur, Karad, Dist. Satara since 2014. This Society helps women in rural areas to Deepak; son, Mr. Shivraj (Private Pilot license holder) and my maternal family as well as my in-laws, I
upgrade their financial status. Navnirmiti Foundation, Ukshi, Dist. Ratnagiri has found me eligible for their 'Mahila Samaj Ratna Purskar- 2016'. could have contributed a little towards the society and the fraternity around.

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