Institutional Updates

The Department of Economics, L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad, successfully organized a One-Day Workshop on the theme “Union Budget and Society: Understanding Policy, People, and Power” on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The workshop aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the Union Budget, its policy implications, and its impact on society, governance, and economic development. The program was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Ila J. Bhola, Head of the Department of Economics, along with faculty members Dr. Vinod Meena, Dr. Jagruti Thummar, and Dr. Bhavna Parmar, whose dedicated efforts ensured the smooth and successful execution of [...]

The Competitive Exam Cell of L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad, organized a Competitive Exam Awareness Program on Thursday, 05 February 2026, with the objective of guiding students about various competitive examinations conducted by the Central and State Governments. The program aimed to create awareness, provide direction, and motivate students to prepare for prestigious government career opportunities.The session focused on introducing students to a wide range of examinations including UPSC, GPSC, SSC, Banking Services, Railway Recruitment, Defence Services, and other State-level recruitment examinations. Detailed information was shared regarding eligibility criteria, examination patterns, syllabus structure, preparation strategies, and career prospects associated with [...]

The Department of Psychology, L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad, organized a comprehensive Mental Health Awareness Program on 11 February 2026 at the college campus with the objective of promoting awareness about mental well-being and fostering a “Fit Mind” among students. The program aimed to sensitize young minds to the importance of psychological health, emotional resilience, and stress management in today’s fast-paced world. The program was conducted under the esteemed guidance of Principal Dr. Mahipatsinhji Chavda, whose encouragement and support strengthened the initiative. The academic sessions were led by distinguished faculty members including Dr. Shailesh Raval, Dr. Hardas Nandaniya, Dr. [...]

The Department of Sanskrit, L.D. Arts College, Ahmedabad organized the 18th Gita Jayanti Celebration on 30 January 2026. As part of the event, the Shrimati Jayaben Shivprasad Dave Vijaypadma Elocution Competition and the Gita Shloka Recitation Competition were conducted. A total of 65 students from six universities across Gujarat participated enthusiastically. The inaugural session was attended by the Principal of L.D. Arts College, Dr. Mahipatsinhji Chavda and the chief guest, Shri Shishpalji, Chairman of the Gujarat State Yoga Board. Shri Shishpalji delivered an inspiring talk on “Yoga in Life and Healthy Living.” The competitions were judged by Dr. Rupa [...]

Kavya Sangam: A Confluence of Poetry was successfully organised on 28 January 2026 by the Departments of English, Hindi, and Gujarati at L. D. Arts College. The event was conceived as a multilingual literary programme aimed at celebrating poetry as a living and evolving form of expression. The programme was presided over by Dr. Mahipatsinh Chavda, Principal of L. D. Arts College. The event was jointly coordinated by Dr. Jenny Rathod, Head, Department of English; Dr. B. A. Rohit, Head, Department of Gujarati; and Prof. S. Z. Chaudhari, Department of Hindi, reflecting a collaborative effort among the language departments [...]

L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad organised a One-Day Workshop titled “Fundamentals of Research Methodology, Application of Statistical Tools and Use of Computers in Social Sciences Research” on 22 January 2026 at the college campus. The workshop began with participant registration followed by a prayer and ceremonial lamp lighting. Dr. Vandana Maurya delivered the welcome address and formally welcomed the dignitaries, faculty members, and participants. Dr. M. D. Chavda, Principal of L. D. Arts College, presided over the inaugural session, while Dr. Sriram Nerlekar, Director, AES, attended as the Guest of Honour. In his keynote address, Dr. Sriram Nerlekar emphasised [...]

CAWACH Kendra, L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad successfully organised a One-Day Workshop on “Cyber Awareness, Digital Safety & Responsible Behaviour” on 23rd January 2026 at the college conference room. The workshop was conducted with the objective of creating awareness among students regarding cyber threats, digital safety, cyber laws, and responsible online behaviour. The programme commenced with registration followed by prayer and lamp lighting ceremony. The inaugural session was graced by Dr. M. D. Chavda, Principal, L. D. Arts College, and Dr. Sriram Nerlekar, Director, AES, who guided students on the importance of cyber awareness in the present digital era. [...]

The Department of English, L. D. Arts College, organised a special workshop on “Storytelling Across Forms: Novel vs. Screenplay” on December 13, conducted by Ms. Kajal Mehta, Contemporary Storyteller, Novelist, Screenwriter, and Creative Professional. The session proved to be a truly inspirational and enriching academic experience for students.Ms. Kajal Mehta conducted the workshop with exceptional clarity and enthusiasm, engaging the audience from the very beginning. Students from both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes of English participated with great interest and excitement, making the workshop interactive and lively.Ms. Mehta did absolute justice to the theme as she began by explaining the [...]

The Gujarat University Youth Festival, Yuvaamrut, was organized by J. G. College of Performing Arts on the 11th and 12th of September (South Zonal Level) and on the 14th and 15th of September (Inter-Zonal Level). L. D. Arts College participated enthusiastically in the festival, entering a total of 17 events at the zonal stage. At the South Zonal Level, the college distinguished itself by winning prizes in five categories: Quiz Western Group Song On-the-Spot Painting Rangoli Documentary Zonal Level Winners Western Group Song: Simran Waghela, Himja Sheth, Shreni Raval, Priya Dadhich, Preedika Ezhava, Janvi Prajapati On-the-Spot Painting and Rangoli: [...]

The Library Committee, L. D. Arts College, organized an educational visit to the Gujarat University Library on 12th September 2025 for the students. The objective of this visit was to provide students with exposure to advanced library facilities, extensive academic resources, and modern research support systems available at a premier institution.The visit commenced at 10:30 AM, as per the schedule, and was facilitated with the kind support and consent of the Gujarat University Library authorities. Upon arrival, the students were warmly welcomed by the library staff and briefed about the history, significance, and functioning of the Gujarat University Library.Students were [...]