About Us
INSTITUTIONAL DISTINCTIVENESS
Institutional Distinctiveness
Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya is located in Muraripukur. The road in which the college Building is located, is named after the great Indian revolutionary Biplabi Barindra Nath Ghosh. Barin Ghosh was the brother of Aurobindo Ghosh, one of most important revolutionary of modern Indian history. Later Aurobindo went to Pondicherry, now Puducherri, where he found a great ashram. In earlier days he was closely associated with revolutionary ideas. He was one of the publisher of Jugantar, a Bengali weekly. Barin Ghosh was also the founder member of Jugantor Dal, a revolutionary organization in colonial era and he also found the secret organization at Manicktala, Kolkata. This organization of Manicktala was a secret place where bombs were manufactured and arms and ammunition were collected to combat the British Raj. Our college is situated in that very place with such a rich legacy.
OBJECTIVE:
In the time of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, when every corner of our nation is celebrating this great moment, our college also wanted to be a small part of this Mahotsav as an academic institution. Keeping this enlightened spirit alive and continuous, our institution is taking every effort to protect this magnificent past. In this time of darkness, when youths are not too much concerned about our heritage and history, as an educational institution, it is our moral duty to spread the knowledge about our ancestors and spread the knowledge about the great contributors of Indian Heritage and Culture.
OUR MISSIONS:
- DECORATION OF ROOM
We have designed our floor Plan and decoration of each class room as a great Wall of Fame. To honour the value of great past and contribution, we have named our rooms after Indian revolutionaries, philosophers and pioneers. This is one of the ways to pay tribute and homage to such individuals while also raising awareness among our students so that they too, are aware of our magnificent heritage. Even our corridors are so designed as if it displays a series of Exhibition, where we are trying to spread the Indian Knowledge System.
- CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Cultural activities make learning a more enjoyable experience. It plays an important role in students' overall development. They allow students to discover and express their gifts, boosting creativity and improving social and communication skills. Participating in cultural activities also fosters a sense of community and belonging. It encourages collaboration and cultural appreciation, and enhances the entire educational experience. We celebrate and observe both national celebrations like Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak, Gurupronam, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Hathe Hath, Mukto Akash and regional celebrations, such as Archarya Swarone (Gurudas' Birthday), Basanta Utsav, Agonomi etc.
Contemplating the importance of a cultural continuation we celebrate the Day with National Urgency by not only celebrating it in a ritualistic manner but also trying to organize some lectures and cultural programmes. On the day of Indian Independence or on the Republic Day we put an effort to organize atleast two programs named 'Mukto Akash' and 'Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka'. Along with these days, on the day of Raksha Bandhan or on the day of Holi, we organize two colorful cultural programs named Hate-Hat and Rangiye Diye Jao. The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated as Yuva Shakti and the birth anniversary of Vidyasagar as Varna-Parichay. Again along with these annual events we organize some different events on some special program.
- SARASWATI PUJA
Saraswati Puja is celebrated with a lively spirit in our college. We observe a two-day festival with entire concentration and devotion to keep the spirit of Cultural and Traditional Significance, Academic Inspiration, Community Building, as well as Stress Relief and Well-being. Our students, instructors, non-teaching staff, principal, and student union not only celebrate, but also feast on Khichuri and other Bengali delicacies. On the day of Saraswati Puja all stakeholders of the college come together and organize this auspicious occasion. After the Puja we all meet in bho- bitaran utsav.
- GARDENNING
We have emphasized the principles of traditional knowledge preservation, educational enrichment, health and wellness benefits, community engagement and social responsibility, as well as the strength of innovation and entrepreneurship, by establishing "Jagadish Udayan" at the backside of our campus. There are several Ayurvedic medicinal and indigenous plants. This at its best serves the Indian Knowledge System. There is a display on the entry points of this garden where we place a board through which our students can acquire knowledge related to benefits of Indian medicinal herbs.
- BOOK CORNER
There is a dedicated corner in the library with the books on IKS. The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is significant for many reasons, including its historical, cultural, and intellectual contributions to India and the globe. Keeping this in mind, our library offers a special section for this worthy cause. We have encouraged the power of Indology to be shared with our students, thus we have books, display boards, and e-resources to reach out to them.
- FILM CLUB
Our Film club organized a film festival on the film on national heroes where we arranged the film show of Gandhi, Subhaschandra Bose, Khudiram and so on.
- AWARENESS
We realize that Electoral Literacy Club play an important role in developing politically informed and responsible adolescents, hence improving democratic practices in society. Since November 16th, 2022, our institution has hosted an Electoral Literacy Club to increase awareness and understanding, encourage active citizenship, and counteract misinformation. The group routinely educates students through various awareness events and screenings.
CONCLUSION:
We feel it is most important to develop a distinctive identity of the college. According to us, our plan of action is highly beneficial for our students. It also enlightens their knowledge and holistic development. This effort develops a sense of nationhood and belonging among the students.
Our purpose is to provide a holistic approach for students in the field of education where skill development is an integrated part of their curriculum so that individuals can grow and succeed.