Priyadarshini Literary Club

About Priyadarshini Literary Club :

Dr. Dora Thompson
Incharge, Literary Club
Contact No.: 9422808492
Email: dnt296@gmail.com

About the Cell:

English Literary Club has been conceived by the Department of Humanities, Priyadarshini College of Engineering,Nagpur. With over 120 members, it is one of the busiest clubs in campus. The Literary Club aims to develop analytical and creative skills. It offers opportunities to appreciate different types of multiple literature among students and increase their own literary skills . The Literary Club aims at not only refining the literary skills of the students but also developing in them logic and curiosity to know more and to instill in them a confidence to speak well.

Objectives of the Cell:

To inculcate among students a flair for English language and enhance their literary skills
To promote oratory skills, Presentation Skills & communication skills needed for personal interviews, group discussions, etc.
To promote team spirit, interpersonal relationships, ability to speak and emote before an audience thereby increasing the emotional quotient of the students.
To promote a sense of unity & harmony among students by involving them in celebrating national festivals.
To help them groom their personalities & recreate universal human values so that they become good human beings & become ready to tackle the world.
To eliminate any kind of stage fear and become confident in public speaking, Open house Debates, Group Discussions & Interview Techniques.
To propagate reading habits in students
To encourage students to become orators and display their intellectual, independent thinking skills and imbibe a sense of confidence
To provide a platform for debating events, To improve and encourage creative writing.

Committee Members:

S. N.	Name of Faculty	Designation	Role
1	Dr. Dora Thompson	Incharge	Planning and Execution
2	Dr.Roman Janbandhu	Member	Preparation of News article and Account Settlement
3	Mrs. Arti Singh Somvanshi & Ms. Prachi Meshram	Member	Identifying the names & types of activities based on important days & festivals (In advance) Technical Upkeep(for online activities - Google form,certificates)
4	Ms. Harshada Naik Mrs. Anjani Verma	Member	Preparation of documents (in soft)including notice,write ups,invitation etc. Documentation/Filing-Updation of files of Literary club
5	Dr. Sujitha Reddy Mr. K.V. Subramaniyam	Member	Venue Preparation Including Birth Anniversaries of Freedom Fighters

Events organized under the cell (if any):

Sr. No	Name of Event	Date	Brief Details	Faculty Coordinators	No of Participants
1	69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas	6/12/25	This activity was organized to remember Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas.	Dr Dora Thompson, Mrs. Arti Singh Somvanshi	26
2	Birth anniversary of Rani Laxmi Bai.	19/11/25	This activity was organized to remember Rani Laxmi Bai on her Birth Anniversary, She is remembered for her extraordinary contribution to the country's fight for independence.	Dr Dora Thompson, Ms Anjani Verma	11
3	Birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi ji.	19/11/25	This activity was organized to remember Indira Gandhi ji on her Birth Anniversary.	Dr Dora Thompson, Ms Anjani Verma	11
4	Wall magazine	16/10/25	Students were given a topic of “BALANCING RESOURCES AND POPULATION: A GLOBAL PRIORITY” to show case their creativity by making posters for wall magazine.	Dr.Dora Thompson Ms. Harshada Naik	30
5	Cloth Donation Drive	10/10/25	The donated items were given to the one’s who needed them.The event aimed to foster a sense of social responsibility and empathy within the college community.	Dr.Dora Thompson Dr. Roman Janbandhu Mrs. Arti Singh Ms. Harshada Naik Ms. Prachi Meshram	56
6	Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.	2/10/25	To commemorate the Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.	Dr Dora Thompson, Mrs. Arti Singh Somvanshi	19
7	Birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri.	2/10/25	To commemorate the Birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri	Dr Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh	19
8	Garba: PCE	29/09/2025 & 30/09/25	To instill the spirit of Navratri celebration.	Dr Dora Thompson, Mr. Satish Tiwari, and Dr. Karuna Bogawar	2000
9	International Literacy day	14/09/25	To raise awareness about the critical importance of literacy for individuals and society, highlighting its role in personal empowerment, national development, and peace.	Dr. Dora Thompson, Ms. Prachi Meshram	44
10	Teacher Day	6/09/25	To honor and show appriceation for the hard work, dedication of teachers.	Dr. Dora Thompson Ms. Prachi Meshram	67
11	Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja	29/08/25	To seek LOrd Ganesha’s Blessings and ushering in of good fortune and harmony	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh	35
12	Litrary Club Installation	11/08/25	To inculcate lingual proficiency in students along with technical professional skills.	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh Ms. Harshada Naik Ms. Prachi Meshram	40
13	Sarfarosh- The Patriotic Singing Competition	11/08/25	Inculcate spirit of patriotism and leadership among the students	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh Ms. Harshada Naik Ms. Prachi Meshram	40
14	Lokmanya Tilak Birth Anniversary	23/07/25	To commemorate the birth anniversary of Tilak	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh Somvanshi	21
15	World Population Day	11/07/24	To remind people about challenges faced by people due to overpopulation	Dr. Dora Thompson Ms. Harshada Naik	61
16	International Yoga Day	21/06/25	To raise awareness about this ancient practice and to 8celebrate the physical and s9piritual powers that yoga ha10s broght to world.	Dr. Dora Thompson Ms. Harshada Naik	71
17	Dr. BabaSaheb Ambedkar	14/04/25	To c11elebrate and honor and r12emember the life and contributions.	Dr. Dora Thompson Dr. Roman Janbandhu	19
18	Birth Anniversary Mahatma Phule	11/04/25	To Commemorate the Birth Anniversary	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Prajakta Ingole
19	Death Anniversary Savitribai Phule	10/03/25	To commemorate the Death Anniversary	Dr. Dora Thompson Ms. Harshada Naik	20
20	International Women’s Day	8/03/25	To celebrate the spirit of womanhood	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh	25
21	Blood Donation Camp	19/02/25	To create awareness about blood donation as a social cause.	Dr. Dora Thompson Dr. Roman Janbandhu	31
22	Elocution Competition	18/02/25	To celebrate Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj	Dr. Dora Thompson Dr. Roman Janbandhu	16
23	National Girl Child Day	24/01/25	To celebrate National Girl Child Day	Dr. Dora Thompson Dr. Roman Janbandhu	16
24	Birth Anniversary of Shubhash Chandra Bose	23/01/25	To commemorate the birth aniiversary of Subhash Chandra Bose	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Prajakta Ingole	16
25	National Army Day	15/01/25	To tribute the Indian Army	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh Somvanshi	30
26	Makar Sankranti	14/01/25	To celebrate the harvesting season and season change	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh	21
27	Extempore Competition	12/01/25	To celebrate swami vivekanad birth anniversary and extempore competition	Dr. Dora Thompson Mrs. Arti Singh	21

One page report of Events organized

Minutes of meeting (Session 2021-22 & Session 2022-23):

Events - B. E. First Year, 2022-23
Department: First Year - Humanities


Event: Slogan Writing Competition on the theme “Conserve Endangered Species” on July 29, 2022, No.Of participants :71	Event: Tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Date: 01/08/2022 No.Of participants :17

Event: Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi, Date: 20 August 2022, No.Of participants :12	Event: Extempore Competition, Date: 20 August 2022, No.Of participants :14

Event: Tree Plantation, Date: 19 October 2022, No.of participants : 16	Event: Clothes Donation, Date: 19 October 2022, No.of participants : 20

Event: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Integration Day), Date: 31 October 2022, No.Of participants : 10	Event: National Education Day / Open Mike Story Telling, Date: 09 November 2022, No.Of participants : 11

Event: Visit to Old Age Home, Date: 14 November 2022, No.Of participants : 25	Event: Constitution Day Celebration, Date: 26 November 2022, No.Of participants : 512

Event: Mock Parliament, Date: 02 December 2022, No.of participants : 32	Event: Financial Education Workshop-SEBI, Date: 17 December 2022, No.of participants : 32

Event: Wall Magazine Inauguration, Date: 10 January 2023, No.of participants : 35	Event: Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanand Celebrated as National Youth Day, Date: 12 January 2023, No.Of participants : 23

Event: Essay Writing Competition on the occasion of National Youth Day, Date: 12 January 2023, No.Of participants : 23	Event: Patriotic Singing Competition, Date: 21 January 2023, No.Of participants : 80

Event: Quiz Competition on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Date: 19 February 2023, No.Of participants : 200	Event: Campus Chronicles-Readers' Delight, Date: 04 March 2023, No.of participants : 45

Event: Expert Lecture, Date: 27 March 2023, No.of participants : 42	Event: Yoga Workshop for Teaching And Non-teaching Staff, Date: 03 April to 08 April 2023, No.of participants : 60

Event: NATRANG : The dramatic Interpretation Competition, Date: 10 April 2023, No.of participants : 20	Event: Short documentary on the topic "Promote Our College, Date: 10 April 2023, No.of participants : 15

Event: Inter-collegiate Mock Parliament, Date: 04 May 2023, No.of participants : 74	Event: "9th International Yoga Day Celebration", Date: 21 June, 2023, No.of participants : 80