Department of Environmental Science (EVS )

The Bachelor of Mass Media program is an innovative and comprehensive program for future media professionals. The program offers specialised tracks in digital media, broadcasting, and film studies, allowing students to focus on their specific interests. It combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience, emphasizing critical analysis, storytelling, and ethical journalism. With opportunities for internships and media projects, students gain practical insights and real-world experience, preparing them to excel in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of mass media.

Sai prasad Shetty is the Head of the Department of Mass Media where he combines academic leadership with a strong commitment to industry-responsive education. His work centres on designing meaningful learning experiences with particular interests in content strategy, curriculum development, and experiential learning. Over the years, he has played an instrumental role in shaping the department’s academic direction, fostering industry engagement, and building platforms that enable students to engage with contemporary media cultures and professions. He has been closely involved in conceptualising initiatives such as the Jai Hind Media Conclave, strengthening collaborations with practitioners, and curating a range of workshops, guest lectures, and skill-based learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Drawing from a professional background that spans content development, communications, research, and development-sector consulting. He brings an interdisciplinary perspective to media education. His approach is guided by the belief that media education must cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability, preparing students not only for evolving careers in communication and media industries but also for meaningful engagement with society at large.

The Department of Mass Media at Jai Hind College offers the Bachelor of Mass Media, a top-notch undergraduate program that equips students for careers in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, and digital media. Taught by experienced professionals, the program blends classroom learning with hands-on practice using advanced media lab and equipment. Students gain real-world experience through internships and a curriculum that spans media ethics, digital storytelling, and more. Graduates leave as skilled, ethical communicators ready to make a mark in the media industry. Throughout semesters, students work on projects & assignments that are especially curated to apply their theoretical knowledge and develop skills suitable for the real-world challenges in the world of media.

Socio-Economic Distress of Scheduled Tribes:

Examples from Maharashtra, Dr. Udhav B. Zarekar, Published in UGC Listed Journal (No 40776), An International Multidisciplinary QuarterlyResearch Journal, ISSN 2277-5730, Vol VIII, Issue-I Jan- March 2019 English Part III.

An Analysis of Noise Levels during Diwali Festival in South Mumbai, Dr. Udhav B. Zarekar, UGC Approved list of journal/s No (63571), International journal of Advance and innovative Research, Online Open Access, ISSN: 2394-7780, Vol 6, Issue 2(XV), Pg. Nos.190-195 AprilJune 2019.

Role of Rural Tourism in Transition of Tribal economy:

A Case Study of Semadoh, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Amravati, Maharashtra, Dr. Udhav B. Zarekar, UGC Approved Journal No: 49023 (18), International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, An International Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, ISSN: 2320-2882, VOL 8, Issue 4, Pg. Nos. 1037 1041, April 2020.

Scheduled Tribes of Maharashtra

Proposition For Social And Economic Amelioration, Dr. Udhav B. Zarekar UGC Approved Journal No: 49023 (18), International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, An International Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, ISSN: 2320- 2882,VOL 8, Issue 4, Pg. Nos. 1536-1541, April 2020.

Rural Tourism and Transition of tribal Economy:

Case of Semadoh, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Amravati, Maharashtra, Dr. Udhav Zarekar, XIII DGSI International Geography Conference on Sustainable Rural Development – Geospatial Solutions, Dept of Geography & Geoinformatics, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 20-22 Sept. 2018

Landlessness, Migration and Livelihood of ST’s in Maharashtra, Dr. Udhav Zarekar, National Seminar on Geographies of Tribal Communities and Emerging Cultural Issues, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 4-5th Jan 2019

Drought and its Impact on Livelihood:

Examples from Maharashtra, Dr. Udhav Zarekar, 46th National Conference, The Rajasthan Geography Association (RGA) on, Sustainable Future: Global Challenges for Environment, Protection and Social Development, Organized by Dept. Of Geography, Maharana Pratap Government college, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 10-12th, Jan 2019