The Aavishkar Research Orientation Workshop was organized by the Aavishkar Committee of Bhagubai Changu Thakur College of Law, New Panvel, on 21st October 2026.
Date: 21st October 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Seminar Hall
Mode: Offline
Number of Student Participants: 105
Introduction
The Aavishkar Research Orientation Workshop was organized by the Aavishkar Committee of Bhagubai Changu Thakur College of Law, New Panvel, on 21st October 2026. The workshop aimed to create awareness about the Aavishkar Research Convention and promote research, innovation, critical thinking, and academic enquiry among students. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Sanavi Deshmukh, Principal, and Asst. Prof. Dhanashri Chaugule, B.A. LL.B. Coordinator, and coordinated by Asst. Prof. Shilpa S. Rathod, In-charge of the Aavishkar Committee.
Inaugural Session and Resource Person
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Sanavi Deshmukh, who encouraged students to explore their research potential and participate actively in academic initiatives.
The resource person, Dr. Naina Salve, Mumbai University Zonal Coordinator for the Aavishkar Research Convention and Youth Festival, shared her valuable expertise. Her achievements include receiving the Best Paper Award at Louis University, Madrid, presenting research work in Japan and France, publishing research papers in national and international conferences, and completing three major research projects supported by ICSSR and central and state government bodies. She completed her Ph.D. at the Sydenham Institute of Management Studies.
Key Highlights
Dr. Naina Salve provided guidance on the objectives and various levels of the Aavishkar Research Convention, its rules and regulations, and participation procedures. She highlighted the importance of research in higher education and explained how students could identify suitable research topics, develop original ideas, and undertake systematic research. She also encouraged students to explore innovative and socially relevant research problems.
An interactive question-and-answer session followed, during which students raised queries regarding research topics, participation requirements, and the convention. Dr. Salve addressed their doubts and provided practical guidance.
Student Encouragement and Acknowledgement
Prof. Dr. Sanavi Deshmukh, Asst. Prof. Dhanashri Chaugule, and Asst. Prof. Shilpa S. Rathod extended their best wishes to students for their research endeavours and encouraged them to pursue original ideas with dedication and confidence.
The programme was anchored by Riya Shukla, while Priyanka Warekar delivered the vote of thanks. The college sincerely appreciates Student Council President Mrunal Patekar and all Student Council members for their valuable cooperation and assistance in ensuring the smooth conduct of the workshop.
Outcome and Conclusion
The workshop received an enthusiastic response from students and helped strengthen awareness of research opportunities through Aavishkar. The session inspired participants to develop innovative research ideas and engage in academic enquiry. The programme concluded successfully, contributing to the promotion of a research-oriented culture at the college.
