Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya

INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENT :

The Department of Food and Nutrition was established in 1996. Food and Nutrition is one of the major subjects offered under the Home Science curriculum. The department focuses on the scientific understanding of food, nutrition, health, and well-being, with an emphasis on promoting a healthy quality of life.The department provides students with comprehensive knowledge offood science, nutrition, diet planning, metabolism, and the role of macro- and micronutrients in the biological, chemical, and regulatory processes of the human body. Through innovative course modules and practical training, students develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competence required for careers in nutrition, healthcare, and community nutrition. The department is committed to providing students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning experiences. Students gain practical expertise through innovative and skill-oriented course modules. The Department of Food and Nutrition actively participates in community-based programmes aimed at promoting nutrition and health awareness among vulnerable sections of society. These initiatives focus particularly on underprivileged communities, young children, and adolescent girls, helping to disseminate important messages related to healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT :

Excellent academic results
Well-equipped departmental library
Well-equipped laboratory for practical learning
Audio-visual teaching aids
Regular workshops and guest lectures
Educational visits for students
Community-based nutrition and health programmes
Focus on practical skills and career development
MoUs signed for academic and professional collaboration

COURSES :

NEP 2020 (2024-2025 To 2026-2027)

Faculty Course	Semester	Category	Subject	Distribution of Marks for Theory	Distribution of Marks for Practical
B. Sc. (Home Science) 1^st Year	Semester I	DSC	Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition	SEE + CIE 80 + 20 = 100	SEE + CIE 25 + 25 = 50
B. Sc. (Home Science) 1^st Year	Semester II	SEC	Food Preservation	---	SEE + CIE 50 + 50 = 100
B. Sc. (Home Science) 2^nd Year	Semester III	Field Project	Field Project	---	SEE + CIE 50 + 50 = 100
B. Sc. (Home Science) 2^nd Year	Semester IV	DSC	Family and Community Nutrition	SEE + CIE 80 + 20 = 100	SEE + CIE 25 + 25 = 50
B. Sc. (Home Science) 3^rd Year	Semester V	VSC	Bakery and Confectionery	---	SEE + CIE 50 + 50 = 100
B. Sc. (Home Science) 3^rd Year	Semester VI	Elective 2	Diet Therapy	SEE + CIE 120 + 30 = 150	CIE = 50

Bachelor of Home Science

(FOOD AND NUTRITION)

[NEP-2020, 3-2-1 Pattern] Session 2026-2027 onwards

FYUGP-Scheme I-VI Semester

(Food and Nutrition - Major) (Six Semester Degree Course)

(FIRST YEAR) SEMESTER: I

Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	Evaluation Scheme and Max. Marks
Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	CIE	SEE	Total
Subject-1	DSC	BHSFN1DSC01T	Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition-I (Paper 1) (Theory)	20	30	50
Subject-1	DSC	BHSFN1DSC01P	Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition-I (Paper 1) (Practical)	20	30	50
SEC-1	SEC	BHSFN1SEC01P	Food Confectionery (Practical)	20	30	50

(FIRST YEAR) SEMESTER: II

Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	Evaluation Scheme and Max. Marks
Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	CIE	SEE	Total
Subject-1	DSC	BHSFN2DSC02T	Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition-I (Paper1) (Theory)	20	30	50
Subject-1	DSC	BHSFN2DSC02P	Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition-II (Paper2) (Practical)	20	30	50
SEC-1	SEC	BHSFN2SEC02P	Regional Food Delicacies (Practical)	20	30	50

(SECOND YEAR) SEMESTER: III

Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	Evaluation Scheme and Max. Marks
Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	CIE	SEE	Total
Major	DSC	BHSFN3DSC03T	Community Nutrition (Paper 3) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN3DSC04T	Nutritional Assessment (Paper4) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN3DSC03P	Community Nutrition & Nutritional Assessment (Paper 3 & Paper 4) (Practical)	20	30	50
	VSC	BHSFN3VSC01P	Healthy Culinary Arts: Salads (Practical)	20	30	50
	FP	BHSFN3FP01P	Field Project (Practical)	20	30	50
Minor	Minor	BHSFN3DSC04T	Basic Food Science (Theory)	20	30	50
Minor	Minor	BHSFN3DSC04T	Basic Food Science (Practical)	20	30	50
IKS-2	IKS	BHSFN3IKS02T	Health Benefits of Spices (Theory)	20	30	50

(SECOND YEAR) SEMESTER: IV

Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	Evaluation Scheme and Max. Marks
Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	CIE	SEE	Total
Major	DSC	BHSFN4DSC05T	Nutrition for Life Span (Paper 5) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN4DSC06T	Mother and Child Care (Paper 6) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN4DSC04P	Nutrition for Life Span & Mother and Child Care (Paper 5 & Paper 6) (Practical)	20	30	50
	VSC	BHSFN4VSC02P	Complementary Feeding Recipes (Practical)	20	30	50
	CEP	BHSFN4CEP01P	Community Engagement Program (Practical)	50	---	50
Minor	Minor	BHSFN4MN04T	Introduction to Therapeutic Diets (Theory)	20	30	50
Minor	Minor	BHSFN4MN04P	Introduction to Therapeutic Diets (Practical)	20	30	50
SEC-3	SEC	BHSFN4SEC03P	Packed Lunch for School Children (Practical)	20	30	50

(THIRD YEAR) SEMESTER: V

Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	Evaluation Scheme and Max. Marks
Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	CIE	SEE	Total
Major	DSC	BHSFN5DSC07T	Food Preservation (Paper 7) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN5DSC08T	Food Labeling (Paper 8) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN5DSC09T	Pre and Probiotics (Paper 9) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN5DSC10T	Indigenous Foods and Health (Paper 10) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN5DSC05P	Food Preservation & Food Labeling (Paper 7 & Paper 8) (Practical)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN5DSC06P	Pre and Probiotics & Indigenous Foods and Health (Paper 9 & Paper 10) (Practical)	20	30	50
	DSE	BHSFN5DSE01AT BHSFN5DSE01BT	Food Adulteration OR Meal Planning (Elective 1) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSE	BHSFN5DSE01P	Food Adulteration OR Meal Planning (Elective 1) (Practical)	20	30	50
	VSC	BHSFN5VSC03P	Food Product Development (Practical)	20	30	50
	CEP	BHSFN5CEP02P	Community Engagement Program (Practical)	50	---	50
Minor	Minor	BHSFN5MN05T	Nutrition and Infection (Paper 5) (Theory)	20	30	50

(THIRD YEAR) SEMESTER: VI

Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	Evaluation Scheme and Max. Marks
Course Type	Course Category	Course code	Course title	CIE	SEE	Total
Major	DSC	BHSFN6DSC11T	Diet Therapy (Paper 11) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN6DSC12T	Lifestyle Disorders (Paper 12) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN6DSC13T	Micro greens (Paper 13) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN6DSC14T	Pigments and Colors in Fruits and Vegetables (Paper 14) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN6DSC07P	Diet Therapy & Lifestyle Disorders (Paper 11 & Paper 12) (Practical)	20	30	50
	DSC	BHSFN6DSC08P	Micro greens & Pigments and Colors in Fruits and Vegetables (Paper 13 & Paper 14) (Practical)	20	30	50
	DSE	BHSFN6DSE02AT BHSFN6DSE02BT	Nutrition Education Program and Intervention OR Nutritional Support and Types of Diet (Elective 2) (Theory)	20	30	50
	DSE	BHSFN6DSE02P	Nutrition Education Program and Intervention OR Nutritional Support and Types of Diet (Elective 2) (Practical)	20	30	50
	VSC	B HSTC6VSC04P	Bakery (Practical)	20	30	50
	OJT	BHSFN6OJT01P	On Job Training (Practical)	40	60	100

Syllabus of B.Sc. Home Science: link from website of RTMNU

https://nagpuruniversity.ac.in/writereaddata/fckimagefile/BSc%203-2-1%20Home%20Science%20%20(Food%20and%20Nutrition).pdf

RESEARCH AREAS :

Food Science and Nutrition
1. Food safety and contamination
2. Shelf life and preservation methods
3. Traditional/indigenous foods
Community Nutrition
1. Maternal and child nutrition
2. Adolescent nutrition
3. Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation
Clinical Nutrition
1. Dietary management of obesity
2. Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes
3. Nutrition in cardiovascular disease

STUDENT- TEACHER ACHIEVEMENTS :

Miss Tanushree D. Tamrakar, student secured 1st prize in Weaning Recipe Contest on the occasion of National Nutrition Month organised by Post Graduate Teaching Department of Home Science Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, held on 26/09/2025.

Ms. Manaswi Selwatkar, Ms. Trisha Bhonde, Ms. Ruchika Bhongde, and Ms. Janvi Paithane, secured Second Prize in the Regional Food Fair “Aromas and Flavours of India,” organized by the Post Graduate Teaching Department of Home Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, on 30 January 2025.

Dr. (Mrs.) Meghali M. Joharapurkar served as a PGTD (Autonomous) Member of the Board of Studies in Home Science under the Faculty of Science & Technology.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Sr.No.	Title of the Projects	Funding Agency	Principal Investigator	Status
1.	Assessment of Nutritional Status of Rural Women	UGC, New Delhi	Dr. (Mrs.) Meghali M. Joharapurkar	Completed

Sr.No.	Name	PDF
1.	Dr. (Mrs.) Meghali M. Joharapurkar	PDF

LABORATORY FACILITY :

The Department covers an area of 84 m² (904 sq. ft.) and has a well-equipped laboratorywith a range of equipment and apparatus. The laboratory provides students with hands-on practical experience, helping them develop essential practical skills and complementing their theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom.

Laboratory

Departmental Library

Equipments:

Refrigerator

Microwave

Food Processor

Induction

Oven

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/GUEST LECTURES ORGANISED :

Workshops

Workshops on ‘Development of New Products of Millets’ by Mr. Shounak Nazer, Assistant Professor, Department of Hotel Management, Symbiosis, Nagpur on 19/08/2025.

Guest lectures

Guest Lecturer on ‘Health Benefits of Millets and Water’ by Dr. Rekha Sharma, Ex. Professor, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur on 17/10/2023.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

National Conference on Entrepreneur Development and Startup Under NEP- 2020 organized by Department of Home Science on 16th October 2025.

TEACHING FACULTY MEMBERS

Sr.No.	Name of Faculty Member	Qualification	Designation	Work Experience (in years)	Research Areas
1.	Dr. (Mrs.) Meghali M. Joharapurkar	M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil, Ph.D	Associate Professor and Head	25 years	Food Science and Nutrition
2.	Mrs. Jyoti D. Kamble	M.Sc., B.Ed., NET	Assistant Professor	20 years	Community Nutrition

NON-TEACHING STAFF :

Mrs. Sulabha Kale (Mathane)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, INDUSTRIAL VISIT, COMPETITIONS ETC.:

Educational Visit to “Ashadeep” Apanga Mahila-Bal Vikas Sanstha, Nagpur.
Session 2025-2026

Visit to Ashadeep” Apanga, Mahila-Bal Vikas Sanstha, Nagpur

Dr. Pratima Shastri explaining the students about Ashadeep and its work

Health Check up Camp organised by Department of Food and Nutrition
Session 2024-2025

Dr. Meghali M. Joharapurkar welcoming the Principal Prof. (Mrs.) N. S. Dhoble

Students answering the questions asked by the volunteers

Green Leafy Vegetables Exhibition
Session 2024-2025

Dr. (Mrs.) Meghali M. Joharapurkar explaining the importance of Leafy Vegitables

Students observing recipes made from green leafy vegetables at the exhibition.

RESEARCH PAPERS :

Sr.No.	Name of Faculty Member	No. of Research Papers Published in Journals	No. of Paper Presentation
1.	Dr. (Mrs.) Meghali M. Joharapurkar	20	04
2.	Mrs. Jyoti D. Kamble

DEPARTMENT REPOSITORY :

The study material, PPT, and question bank have been circulated to the students.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY :

WORD FOO DAY (16th October) (2025-26)

ACTIVITY UNDER MoU 2025

RASTHRIYA POSHAN MAAH (2025-2026)

REGIONAL FOOD FAIR (2024-2025)

INTERNATONAL MILLETS YEAR (2023-2024)

WORLD FOOD DAY PROGRAMMEE :

1. ACTIVITY : Food Exhibition

Date : 18^th October 2022

World Food Day 2022 Programme

Inauguration of the Food Exhibition by Hon'ble Principal

Hon'ble Principal visiting the food stalls

Hon'ble Principal Prof. P. N. Charde interaction with the stuudents

Food stalls in the exhibition

Faculty and students relishing the nutritious food

Department-Food and Nutrition :

2. ACTIVITY : Workshop - Millet Recipes

Date : 25^th February 2023

Dr. Joharapurkar welcoming Mrs. Vandana Sharma

Dr. Joharapurkar giving information about different types of millets to the students

Mrs. Vandana Sharma demostrating millet based recipes

Healthy and tasty millet recipes displayed

CONTACTS :

Dr. (Mrs.) Meghali M. Joharapurkar
Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Food and Nutrition,
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya,
Umrer Road, Sakkardara Square,
Nagpur.
Mobile No. - 7620386086
E-mail – jmeghali@gmail.com

Department Of Food and Nutrition