Nistarini Women's College

Nistarini Women's College

Type	Undergraduate college Public college
Established	17 August 1957;63 years ago (17 August 1957)
Affiliation	Sidho Kanho Birsha University
Address	Deshbandhu Rd , Purulia , West Bengal , 723101 , India 23°20′36″N86°21′58″E / 23.3433277°N 86.365997°E / 23.3433277; 86.365997 Coordinates: 23°20′36″N86°21′58″E / 23.3433277°N 86.365997°E / 23.3433277; 86.365997
Campus	Urban
Website	Nistarini Women's College
Location in West Bengal Show map of West Bengal Nistarini Women's College (India) Show map of India

Nistarini (Women's) College, established on 17 August 1957, is the oldest women's college in Purulia district, West Bengal, India. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to Sidho Kanho Birsha University ^[1] and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with an A grade. ^[2] The current principal is Dr. Indrani Deb.

History

This college was established in Purulia to promote women's higher education in Purulia district and its surrounding areas. The idea of establishing this kind of institution is conceptualized in the Summer House of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, a pioneer in India's Freedom Movement. The college started on 17 August 1957 in a rented house called "Swapan Puri" at Ranchi road, Purulia. The foundation stone was laid by then-president of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad and the college shifted to its original abode on 16 April 1958. The founder was Sri. Jimut Bahan Sen (founder president).

Sri Bhuban Mohan Das and Smt. Nistarini Devi, father and mother of Sri Chittaranjan Das, came to reside in this Summer House in 1902. They were dedicated social workers and pioneered in introducing higher education among the women of this place. Amala Devi, their daughter, started a school to impart higher education to the girls of Purulia. At that time there was only one primary school, Nistarini Vidyalaya, and its entire expense was defrayed by Chittaranjan Das. Amala Devi had taken initiative to educate the girls on all fonts. She had also started an orphanage and widow's home under her guidance. But after demise of Sri Bhuban Mohan Das, Smt. Nistarini Devi and Amala Devi in a short span, these institution were temporarily closed.

Later, the then-chief minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, took the initiative to revive the institution and made the Summer House the present-day Nistarini Women's College. ^[3]

Affiliation and accreditation

The college is affiliated to Sidho Kanho Birsha University and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). ^[4] It was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and awarded an A grade in 2016. ^[2]

Departments

Science

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Botany
• Zoology
• Nutrition
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science

Arts

• Education
• Bengali
• English
• Sanskrit
• Hindi
• History
• Geography
• Political Science
• Philosophy
• Economics
• Physical Education
• Music

See also

• List of institutions of higher education in West Bengal
• Education in India
• Education in West Bengal
• J. K. College
• Sidho Kanho Birsha University

References

1. "Affiliated College of Sidho Kanho Birsha University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
2. "List of Institutions Recommended For Accreditation by NAAC (5th November 2016)" (PDF).
3. "History of the college". Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
4. Colleges in WestBengal, University Grants Commission Archived 16 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine

External links

• Nistarini Women's College
• Sidho Kanho Birsha University
• University Grants Commission
• National Assessment and Accreditation Council