Gonda: Students of the Home Science Department at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College, Gonda, organised an exhibition of handmade crafts and utility products, displaying the practical skills and creativity they had developed under the National Education Policy (NEP) curriculum.
The exhibition featured a range of traditional Indian embroidery styles, including Punjab’s Phulkari, Kantha, Chikankari, Aari work, Zardozi and Gujarati embroidery. Students also displayed bedsheets and sarees decorated with fabric painting, tie-and-dye, Bandhani and stencil painting techniques.
Garments such as blouses, frocks, maxi dresses, salwar suits and kurtas, stitched by the students, demonstrated their tailoring skills.
A special attraction was a recipe book prepared by the students. It contained information on nutritious diets rich in protein, iron and vitamins, along with dietary guidance for people with diabetes and heart conditions, children below five years of age and senior citizens. The initiative also aimed to promote awareness about nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Home Science Department Head Ranjana Bandhu, along with faculty members Sunita and Sushma, said students from the first, third and fifth semesters, as well as postgraduate students, had presented the practical knowledge and skills acquired through their coursework. The exhibition aimed to help students become self-reliant and translate their learning into practical skills.
Students Sharda, Aarti, Muskan, Shabana, Alfiya, Kumkum, Monika and Amita, among others, explained the displayed crafts, garment-making techniques and the importance of nutritious food to visitors.
College Principal Dr Aarti Srivastava appreciated the students’ efforts, saying that Home Science students at Gyansthali graduate with practical skills that help them secure employment or establish their own businesses.
College Administrator Dr Anandita Rajat also congratulated the students and described the Home Science Department as an important part of the institution.
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