Dnyanasadhana, Thane Society's
(Arts, Science and Commerce)
Re-Accredited "B+" Grade (CGPA 2.69) by NAAC, ISO 21001:2018 (Certified)
Affiliated To University of Mumbai
Dr. Manasi Kamlesh Pradhan is a General Secretary of Dnyanasadhana, Thane (Society) from 08.10.2024 to till date. She formerly has a proficient experience as a Joint Secretary (12.03.2021 to 7.10.2024), Trustee (31.01.2018 to 19.04.2023) and being a Benefactor Member since 19.12.2011 of Dnyanasadhana, Thane (Society). Dr. Manasi Pradhan is managing the day-to-day administrative and financial responsibilities at Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College, Thane. She is a Member, World Human Rights Protection Commission from April 2024. She had also been a Director, Full on Events and More from 2009 to 2011 and an Event Coordinator, Times Group, Mumbai (2008 to 2009). She had previously worked as a Team Leader, Trans work, Birla Group (2006 to 2008) and Sterling Corp. (2005 to 2006).
Dr. Manasi Pradhan has Honorary Doctorate in Education and Social Service by World Human Rights Protection Commission awarded on 13th April 2024. She has an Executive Degree in Education Leadership (EdLeap) from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta. (2024). She has a Master of Business Administration Degree in Marketing, from Symbiosis (2008-2010). She also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management, NM College (National Institute of Event Management), Mumbai (2004-2005) and a Bachelor of Management Studies, KBP College, Vashi. University of Mumbai (2003-2004).
Dr. Manasi Pradhan was on the Advisory Committee, in a Five Day Online International Faculty Development Programme on “Evolution from Offline to Online”, organized by IQAC, Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College in association with Department of Information Technology, University of Mumbai, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University and Microsoft (30th May to 3rd June 2020) and in Seven Day Online International Student Development Programme on “E-Learning: Blackboard to Broadband”, organized by IQAC, Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College in association with Department of Commerce, University of Mumbai (30th June to 6th July 2020).
Dr. Manasi Pradhan has been a Patron in many National and International Conferences and Conclave such as One Day Online National Conference on “Building Back Better: Accelerating Sustainable Recovery Post Covid-19” (20th January 2022), One Day International Conference on “Being Me – Understanding Different Dimensions of LGBTQIA + Community” (20th September 2022), Conclave on “Transforming Higher Education institutions into the New World of Quality Education Via National Educational Policy 2020” in collaboration with (NAAC) National Assessment and Accreditation Council, (ICSSR) Indian Council of Social Sciences Research and the University of Mumbai (30th June 2023) and an International Conference on “Revolutionizing Institutional Learning: innovative Approaches and Advancement in Higher Education through NEP 2020 Reviewing, Reflecting, Reforming” (30th September 2023). Furthermore, Dr. Manasi Pradhan is actively involved in the services to the society by his Noble act of Charity and Donations such as Relief fund – Food Grains 5400 kgs, 250 Sarees, Biscuits, Farsans, Clothes for kids and adults and necessary basic requirements to the flood affected people in Sangli and Kolhapur (15th & 16th August 2023), Flood Relief – Basic Requirements to the Gram Panchayat Deole, Poladpur, Raigad (22nd July 2021) Funds for CycloEdu: Empowering Girls in Rural Murbad with 5 Cycles and Educational Kits to Aamhi Cycle Premi Foundation (May 2023), Rs. 50,000 to Anamprem at Snehalaya Parivar: Disabled Rehabilitation Centre for 150 inmates (30th January 2020), Rs. 1,11,111.00/- to Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund CRMF – COVID 19 (1st April 2020), 3 Computers (used) to Bahini Samaj, Thane (25th January 2022) and developed the project ‘Learn and get experienced in Agro-Farming’ Mahuli Darshan Farm, Khaniwali Village, Bhiwandi Taluka, Thane District.
Dr. Manasi Pradhan has an administrative experience in the organising the following National, International Conferences/ Webinars/ Seminars:
One Day International Conference on “Being Me – Understanding Different Dimensions of LGBTQIA + Community”.
International Conference on “Revolutionizing Institutional Learning: innovative Approaches and Advancement in Higher Education through NEP 2020” Reviewing, Reflecting, Reforming.
One Day National Conference on "From Struggle to Strength: Navigating and Networking for Homeless Children".
Six Day Workshop on “Research Methodology- Anweshan”.
Dr. Manasi Pradhan is the recipient of many prestigious Awards in India, such as:
“TMC Award 2022” the occasion of “International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies” on 7th September 2022
“Youth Icon Puraskar”, by Pudhari Group in 2024
“Woman Leader Award in Leadership” in Ek Nari Conference 2024, New Delhi on 4th May 2024 organised by Ek Nari – 100 Pe Bhari’Conferrence, Exhibition & Awards 2024.