Welcome to the profile of Assistant Professor Aishwarya Namdeo Patekar, serving as the Head of the Marathi Department at K.K. Wagh College since 2009.

Academic Background: Master's Degree (Marathi): Completed in 2002 with a commendable 63%.

NET – SET, M. Phil:Holds advanced qualifications in the field of Marathi language and literature.

Professional Experience:

Teaching Experience: Joined K. K. Wagh Mahavidyalaya, Kakasaheb Nagar, Tal. Niphad, Dist. Nashik, in July 2004, and has been actively contributing to the institution's academic growth.

Literary Achievements:

First Publication: Authored "BhuiShashtra Kavya Sangraha," published in 2011.

Award: Received recognition and an award for "BhuiShashtra Kavya Sangraha."

 Awards and Recognitions:

A distinguished recipient of several prestigious awards, including:

1. Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, New Delhi (2011)

2. Yashwantrao Chavan Sahitya Puraskar, Pune (2011)

3. Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Puraskar, Pune (2012)

4. Indira Sant Kavya Puraskar, Ichalkaranji (2012)

5. Yashwantrao Date Smriti Puraskar, Wardha (2012)

6. Sujata Pabrekar Smriti Puraskar, Mumbai (2012)

7. Kavivarya Ra. Na. Pawar Puraskar, Solapur (2012)

8. Gadima Kavya Puraskar, Pune (2012)

9. Kesharbai Chahal Smriti Puraskar, Yavatmal (2012)

10. Gavagada Puraskar, Solapur (2012)

11. Shabdagand Sahitya Puraskar, Ahmednagar (2012)

12. Ankur Sahitya Puraskar, Washim (2012)

Literary Contributions:

- Authored an autobiographical novel, "Joo," first published in March 2016.

- Notable work includes "Raghoo Gulve" (Badabad Bharud An Itar Ekankika), published in 2003.

Academic Engagements:

Involved in various literary events, such as 'Shabdomayi Duniya' and 'Bharatiya Kavita: Nai Fasal,' representing Marathi poetry.

Contributed to the curriculum, with poems like 'Mayamati' included in the F. Y. B. A. syllabus at Pune University.

Editorial and Literary Contributions:

- Actively participated as a News Publicity Committee Member for the last 10 years.

- Engaged as a Gathering Member for the past two years.

- Published and recognized for story writing, single author writing, and translations in multiple languages.

Contact Information:

Contact: 9822295672

Email: [email protected]