P. L .Shroff College has been established in June 1986. Arts Department is a major department of the college which was begins with college establishment i.e. June 1986.
Arts Department having Six subjects for Under Graduate level:
- Marathi
- Hindi
- Economics
- Commerce
- History
- Rural Development
Arts Department having two subjects for Post Graduate level:
- M.A. in Marathi
- M.A. In Hindi
OBJECTIVES OF ARTS DEPARTMENT:
- Developing the students’ language and communication skills through employing a theory- and- technology enhanced approach to teaching listening, speaking, reading, grammar and writing.
- Providing the students with comprehensive knowledge of the English language, Social Sciences and literature.
- Polishing students’ critical and creative thinking skills and fostering their research capabilities.
- Create an atmosphere of respect and responsibility that provides each student the opportunity to gain confidence through various social programmes.
- Encourage creative thinking and teamwork through various activities.
- Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate critical thinking, effective writing, and eloquent speaking through various competitions.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF ART FACULTY:
Presented Research paper in various Seminars / Conferences (2018-2019)
Dr. Pramila Raut (Principal)
- Paper presented in National Conference on ‘Higher Education in India, vision Employability and Transformation.
- Kautilya Thoughts on Women’s Status’ Paper presented in National Seminar Aligarh UP.
Prof. Dr. Deepak D Shelar (Vice Principal)
- ‘Regional Development : A Study of Maharashtra’ Presented paper in International Conference at Thimphu Management College BHUTAN
- ‘Rural Development in Maharashtra: A study of Palghar district’ Paper presented in 100th Annual Conference IEA Jodhpur Rajasthan
- ‘Importance of Social Research’ Paper presented in National Seminar Dindori Nashik.
- ‘Kautilya Thoughts on Women’s Status’ Paper presented in National Seminar Aligarh UP.
- Deepak Shelar has Been awarded by ‘Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi Gold Medal Award’ by Global Economic Progress and Research Association Bangalore
Prof. Prerna S Raut.
- ‘Womens status of Somawanshi Kshatriya Community’, Paper presented in National Seminar Akkalkot Maharashtra.
- ‘Vadhvali Lokbhasha ani lokgitatil Eitihasikta’ presented in National Seminar, Ambedkar College Mahad.
- Jointly organized Seminar for History students in K.B. Pendharkar College Dombivali.
Prof. Prakash Sonawane:
- Paper Published UGC Approved Journal Research Arena ‘Giligaddu: Yekaki Jivan ki pida’
- Kautilya Thoughts on Women’s Status’ Paper presented in National Seminar Aligarh UP.
Prof.Dr. Vanashri Phalke
- ‘Adivasi Samajachi Shaikshanik Sthiti’ Paper presented in national Seminar Vadkun College Dahanu.
Prof. Dr. B. H. Bari.
- ‘Challenges of Rural and Urban Development in India’. Paper presented in National Seminar ASC College Panvel
- ‘Essential of Insurance scheme for Agricultural Development’ paper Presented in National Seminar Vadkun College Dahanu
- ‘Adivasi Vaidunche Sthanikanchya Arogyatil yogdan’ Paper presented in National Seminar Vadkun College Dahanu
- Minor Research on ‘Low cost rain harvesting model for the Sustainable Water management’ University of Mumbai.
Arts Dept. Notice
Arts Dept. Achievements
- Paper presented in National Conference on ‘Higher Education in India, vision Employability and Transformation.
- Kautilya Thoughts on Women’s Status’ Paper presented in National Seminar Aligarh UP.
- ‘Regional Development : A Study of Maharashtra’ Presented paper in International Conference at Thimphu Management College BHUTAN
- ‘Rural Development in Maharashtra: A study of Palghar district’ Paper presented in 100th Annual Conference IEA Jodhpur Rajasthan
- ‘Importance of Social Research’ Paper presented in National Seminar Dindori Nashik.
- ‘Kautilya Thoughts on Women’s Status’ Paper presented in National Seminar Aligarh UP.
- Deepak Shelar has Been awarded by ‘Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi Gold Medal Award’ by Global Economic Progress and Research Association Bangalore
- ‘Womens status of Somawanshi Kshatriya Community’, Paper presented in National Seminar Akkalkot Maharashtra.
- ‘Vadhvali Lokbhasha ani lokgitatil Eitihasikta’ presented in National Seminar, Ambedkar College Mahad.
- Jointly organized Seminar for History students in K.B. Pendharkar College Dombivali.
- Paper Published UGC Approved Journal Research Arena ‘Giligaddu: Yekaki Jivan ki pida’
- Kautilya Thoughts on Women’s Status’ Paper presented in National Seminar Aligarh UP.
- ‘Adivasi Samajachi Shaikshanik Sthiti’ Paper presented in national Seminar Vadkun College Dahanu.
- ‘Challenges of Rural and Urban Development in India’. Paper presented in National Seminar ASC College Panvel
- ‘Essential of Insurance scheme for Agricultural Development’ paper Presented in National Seminar Vadkun College Dahanu
- ‘Adivasi Vaidunche Sthanikanchya Arogyatil yogdan’ Paper presented in National Seminar Vadkun College Dahanu
- Minor Research on ‘Low cost rain harvesting model for the Sustainable Water management’ University of Mumbai.
Arts Dept. Events
Arts Dept. Teaching Faculties

Dr. Pramila Raut (Principal)
MA.B.Ed M.Phil . PhD

Prof. Dr. Deepak Shelar (Vice Principal, HOD Economics)
(Maj) MA PhD

Prof. Dr. Vanashree Phalke (HOD Marathi)
(Lt) MA. M Phil. PhD., NET,SET

Prof. Ketal Kadu
MA.
Department of Economics

Prof. Dhnyaneshwar Bhosle
MA. M.Phil. NET
Department of Marathi

Prof. Prakash Sonawane
MA. NET
Department of Hindi

Prof. Prerna Raut
MA. MPhil
Department of Hindi

Prof. B. H. Bari
MA. B.Ed. PhD.PGDM
Department of Rural Development

Prof. Dr. Jayawant Patil
MA B.Ed .Ph.D
Department of Rural Development

Prof. Rajendra More
MA
Department of Commerce

Prof. Parveen Solanki
M.Com
Department of Book keeping and Accountancy