Alumni Association
of College of Home Science,
Nirmala Niketan
Our Journey
The Alumni Association of the College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan (AACHSNN) was established in 1980, inspired by the vision of the Founder Principal, Ms. Colette Galby, and Ms. Noemia D’Souza, then Head of the Department of Textiles & Clothing (now Textiles & Fashion Technology). The Association was conceived as a lifelong platform to nurture alumni engagement, professional collaboration, and social responsibility.
Over the decades, AACHSNN has grown organically, strengthening bonds among alumni across batches and disciplines. In its formative years, the Association actively organized academic and community initiatives and published a bi-monthly newsletter, fostering dialogue and continuity. During this period, the Association functioned as an unregistered alumni body closely aligned with the College.
Our Founders
In December 2022, this vision was formally shared with the alumni leadership. Dr. Ela Dedhia, then Vice President of the unregistered association, was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the transition. Through structured outreach and inclusive engagement across batches and departments, a dedicated team of trustees was formed:
Dr. Mrs. Ela Dedhia
Mrs. Minal Savla
Mrs. Shreedevi Poduval
Mrs. Sharvari Kalantre
Mrs. Mahek Wadhwa
Mrs. Mahek Wadhwa
Our Purpose
The Alumni Association is committed to:
Supporting the academic and institutional growth of the College
Enabling student mentorship, skill development, and scholarships
Encouraging alumni leadership and social responsibility
Contributing meaningfully to community development and societal well-being
Events
Industry Visit
An Industry Visit was organised to Raymond Manufacturing Plant, one of finest textile plant - the journey of wool from sheep’s back to man’s back - crafting the world’s finest fabric of wool from Fibre to Apparel, located in Vapi on Saturday 22nd March, 2025, which gave opportunities to students and faculty from various institutions to get exposure to functioning of industry.
Ted N Talk
On 16th July 2024, two TedN Talks (‘Talk the Walk’) were organised wherein Alumnus Krupa Shah BSc- Textiles & Fashion Technology, 1988, P G Dip. Computer Aided Textile Design, a computerized multi head embroidery designer and consultant, who established brands ‘Esves World Wide’, Brand of Work Wear, Brand ‘Lila’, making bags from industrial surplus and created unique variety of Hand Bags which are trendy and featherlight.
Membership
Membership of the Association shall be of the following categories:
Life Members
- Life Membership will be open to all those who have studied in the College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan and received a graduate, post graduate, doctoral degree / diploma (passed a course of minimum two academic year duration), in affiliation / recognition of the University of Mumbai.
- A Life Member shall have the right to attend the meetings of the General Body of the Association and to participate in the deliberations held at such meetings, to vote on resolutions brought before such meetings and to vote at and contest for any post in elections held in such meetings. He / She shall also have the right and the duty to participate in the programs, projects and activities of the Association.
- A Life Member shall be liable to pay such admission and periodical fees / subscriptions as are prescribed from time to time.
Associate Members
- Nirmala Niketan Polytechnic Alumni of the past from inception of college up to June 2022–2023 batch, to be included as Associate Members in the Association.
(After June 2023 all admissions in the college will be only under the courses recognized / affiliated to University of Mumbai.) - Those who received Diploma / Certificate for a course of minimum one academic year’s duration.
- The staff of the College who are not student alumni will be eligible to be Associate Members of the Association.
- An Associate Member shall have the right to participate in all programs, projects and activities of the Association but shall not be entitled to attend, participate or vote at the organizational meetings of the Association or contest election for any of the offices in the Association.
- An Associate Member shall be liable to pay 50% (compared to the amount of Life Member) of fees or subscription to the Association.