Dr. Pratima Jagtap (Announcer, AIR Pune) presented last episode of monthly series 'Nivedak Aaplya Bhetila' (Meet the Announcer) on 11th Aug. 2017. It was organised in AIR Pune's auditorium. Throughout this series the response of listeners was overwhelming. In a over packed auditorium event started by Ganesh Vandana sang by Smt. Anjali Lale, (Announcer, AIR Pune).
Then Dr. Pratima Jagtap arrived on stage. There was endless clapping by the gathering to welcome her. Dr. Jagtap shared her childhood memories. Then explained about her college life. She was writing poems and articles which were published in well known Marathi magazines. After completing master degree in Arts, she was married and shifted to Jalgaon. There she got attached with local cultural forums. In Jalgaon she received many prestigious awards for writing poems and books for kids. She was performing a role of announcer in a famous classical music festival 'Balgandhrva music festival' in Jalgaon and received best announcer award. She shared her memories of joining AIR Jalgaon. She described one incidence how she tactfully corrected a mistake she committed during live transmission. Audience appreciated for her presence of mind. During her service as announcer, she completed her PHD and achieved Doctorate.
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Shri. Prasad Kulkarni (Announcer, AIR Pune) who is comparing the episode called Smt Seema Valunjkar (SEA, AIR Pune) upon the stage. Smt. Valunjkar explained what is acoustic? Why it is used in recording studio? What is reverberation time? Difference between reverb and echo etc. with the help of power point presentation in simple language. She emphasized about kind nature of Dr. Jagtap and wished her more success in future. Audience liked her presentation and appreciated it by clapping.
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Again Dr. Jagtap arrived on stage. This part of episode started with memories of AIR Pune. From AIR Jalgaon Dr. jagtap was transferred to AIR Pune. Here while performing her regular duty as announcer, she is writing, producing and participating a weekly Marathi series 'Mast Chalalay'. This activity gave her name and fame among the listeners. All the characters of this series were called upon the stage and they performed a small skit. This humorous performance was highly appreciated by audience. Many well wishers and relatives sent some audio video clips which were displayed on screen. One of them was her son who is working as Scientist in ISRO. He dedicated a song to Dr. Jagtap which he played on Synthesizer. It was a touching moment. Here Dr. Jagtap introduced her family members. Dr. Jagtap concluded her interaction with audience offering gratitude towards her officers who always encouraged her during her service.
Shri. Prasad Kulkarni (Announcer, AIR Pune) who is comparing the episode called Smt Seema Valunjkar (SEA, AIR Pune) upon the stage. Smt. Valunjkar explained what is acoustic? Why it is used in recording studio? What is reverberation time? Difference between reverb and echo etc. with the help of power point presentation in simple language. She emphasized about kind nature of Dr. Jagtap and wished her more success in future. Audience liked her presentation and appreciated it by clapping.
Again Dr. Jagtap arrived on stage. This part of episode started with memories of AIR Pune. From AIR Jalgaon Dr. jagtap was transferred to AIR Pune. Here while performing her regular duty as announcer, she is writing, producing and participating a weekly Marathi series 'Mast Chalalay'. This activity gave her name and fame among the listeners. All the characters of this series were called upon the stage and they performed a small skit. This humorous performance was highly appreciated by audience. Many well wishers and relatives sent some audio video clips which were displayed on screen. One of them was her son who is working as Scientist in ISRO. He dedicated a song to Dr. Jagtap which he played on Synthesizer. It was a touching moment. Here Dr. Jagtap introduced her family members. Dr. Jagtap concluded her interaction with audience offering gratitude towards her officers who always encouraged her during her service. 
Shri. Prasad Kulkarni hosted the event. During the event he invited Shri. Ashish Bhatnagar (DDG, Engg. and head of Office) and Shri. Gopal Autee ( Deputy Director, Prog. and Head of Prog. section) upon stage. Both the officers thanked the audience for their tremendous response to this series and promised to conduct such activities in future. This announcement was applauded by gathering. The event concluded with vote of thanks. This episode was recorded by Shri. Ravindra Ranjekar, (A.E.) and his team comprising Smt. Ranjekar, Shri. Chavan, Shri. Karadkar, Shri. Ghatole and Shri. Raut. This recording will be broadcast on Pune 'A' channel (AM,792 kHz) on 18th August 2017 at 9:30 p.m. and rebroadcast on 19th August at 11:00 a.m.