Indraprastha College for Women

Indraprastha College for Women
Motto "Truth Love Knowledge Service"
Established 1924
Type Public
Academic affiliation
 University of Delhi
Principal Dr.Babli Moitra Saraf,[1]
Students over 2200
Location Sham Nath Marg, Delhi
Campus 21 acres (85,000 m2)
Nickname IP
Affiliations University of Delhi
Website ipcollege.du.ac.in
ipcollege.org

Indraprastha College for Women also known as Indraprastha College or (IP College) (Hindi: इंद्रप्रस्थ महिला कॉलेज)[2] is the oldest women's college in Delhi; established in 1924, it is affiliated to University of Delhi.[3][4][5]

The college offers Graduate and Post-graduate courses in Liberal Arts, Commerce, Literature, Computer Science, and Mass Media & Mass Communication etc., and is amongst the prestigious colleges of India.[6][7]

History

Origins of IP College lie in the Indraprastha Girls School, which was founded in 1904, at the call of noted freedom fighter, educationist and theosophist Annie Besant by a group of Delhi theosophists, led by Lala Jugal Kishore, in Chhipiwara, Old Delhi. Intermediate school was added in 1924 and the Indraprastha College for Women, came into being, with Leonora Gmeiner, (from Kapunda, South Australia) as its first principal.[8][9][10]

Soon the University of Delhi, which itself was founded in 1922, recognised it as a constituent college.Degree courses were introduced in 1930s and in 1938, the University recognised I.P. college as a degree college. After its existence in Chhipiwara during its early years, the college moved to Chandrawali Bhawan, Civil Lines, to moved again to Alipur House at Alipur Road (now Sham Nath Road), the former office of Commander-in-Chief in 1938, near Kashmiri Gate, where it still exists today and the building has become a heritage property.[11]

In 1952, the Kalavati Gupta Hostel, named after a former principal was established which presently houses two hundred students, and in 2009, another hostel to accommodate two hundred students was added within the 1.53-acre (6,200 m2) college premises.[12] On July 3, 1984, Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the College were held[13]

About the college

Indraprastha College for Women is the oldest women's college of the University of Delhi and was founded in 1924 as a part of nation-wide campaign for women's education and empowerment. Today this prestigious College has an enrollment of over 2200 students and offers a wide range of courses and activities.

IP is the only college of Delhi University to offer the Bachelor in Mass Media and Mass Communication [BMMMC] degree.[14] In its drive to constantly upgrade infrastructure to meet the demands of a modern system of education and realize its own vision, the College has regularly added new facilities to provide a comfortable working environment for its faculty and students. Full power back-up has been provided in the College to ensure that all activities are carried out without interruption. In an ongoing endeavor to create a disabled-friendly environment, the college has barrier free access to existing spaces Special toilets, a lift in the library and markers for the visually challenged have been added to the infrastructure. Teaching blocks and offices have been renovated and upgraded.

The College has a fully equipped studio for in-house training and production. It has several computer laboratories, a spacious library with a lift for PH access. A book bank and customized software and reading materials in Braille for the visually challenged are available in the Library. The ICT center with 80 computers is also located in the Library. An Audio-Visual Resource Center is also attached to it. The College has an auditorium, seminar rooms and a state-of-the-art Conference room. It has excellent Sports Infrastructure with a swimming pool, vast playgrounds and a sprawling sports complex. The College also provides basic medical facilities to deal with minor emergencies. It has a Counsellor as well as a Career Guidance and Placement Cell. The College has two hostels, one funded by the University Grants Commission , accommodating 200 students and the Indraprastha College Women's Hostel with 166 seats.

In 2005, the college added The cyber cafe wing, into its campus, with offices of National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC).[15] Every autumn, the college celebrates its annual festival, Shruti .[16][17] Other popular events of the college include the annual debating tournament Vivaad organised by the English debating society of the college [18] and the annual theater fest Kirdaar organized by the Dramatics society.[19]

Facilities

The College offers dedicated facilities for a variety of other sports as well, such as archery, athletics, handball, volleyball, cricket, kho-kho, etc.

Courses

Undergraduate courses

Graduate courses

Clubs and societies

Financial assistance

Students belonging to economically weaker sections are eligible for fee concession. merit cum means based scholarships are also awarded by the college to deserving students. There is a book bank facility in the library from where needy students can borrow textbooks for the whole academic year. Some special scholarships are also provide by the Delhi University for students belonging to SC/ST/BPL/PWD categories.

Past principals

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Further reading

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Faculty". Ipcollege.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. ↑ Music fest at Indraprastha College held Indian Express, September 3, 2002.
  3. ↑ Indraprastha College for Women University of Delhi Website.
  4. ↑ Women, education and politics: the women's movement and Delhi's Indraprastha College, by Meena Bhargava, Kalyani Dutta. Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-19-566911-8. Page 9.
  5. ↑ "Indraprastha College for Women". India9.com. 2005-10-14. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  6. ↑ The Premier Colleges of India www.educationinfoindia.com.
  7. ↑ "Top colleges in India: Details, seats and cut-off percentages". India Today (Yahoo!). June 13, 2012.
  8. ↑ Delhi, the emperor's city: rediscovering Chandni Chowk and its environs, by Vijay Goel. Published by Lustre Press, 2003. ISBN 81-7436-240-1.
  9. ↑ REVIEWS: Cognisant Indian women Dawn, November 26, 2006.
  10. ↑ IP college for women Hindustan Times, June 7, 2007.
  11. ↑ Indraprastha College for Women
  12. ↑ I P College gets a second hostel The Hindu, June 3, 2009.
  13. ↑ Women in India & Japan: A Comparison, by Ramesh Madan. Published by Manak Publications, 2004. ISBN 81-7827-099-4. Page 123.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 "It’s girl power all over!". Hindustan Times. August 17, 2012.
  15. ↑ IP College set for hi-tech makeovers The Times of India, June 15, 2005.
  16. ↑ ...students of Indraprastha College are preparing for annual fest ' Shruti '. Indian Express, September 2, 2005.
  17. ↑ Shruti 2002 The Tribune, December 6, 2002.
  18. ↑ "Indraprastha College for Women announces Vivaad'13". www.coolage.in. December 14, 2012.
  19. ↑ "IPCW Celebrates Kirdaar’14, Annual Theatre Festival". www.universityexpress.co.in. March 2, 2014.
  20. ↑ IP College Principal passes away The Hindu, November 20, 2007.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "DU has a lot on its ladies special platter". India Today. June 3, 2009.
  22. ↑ "Mapping India down the ages". Deccan Herald. October 1, 2012.
  23. ↑ "Personal Agenda: Dipannita Sharma". Hindustan Times. February 24, 2012.
  24. ↑ "Grand welcome awaits fuchchas". Times of India. 2007-07-08.
  25. ↑ "Neetu shoots kick & punch". The Telegraph (Calcutta). September 3, 2012.
  26. ↑ "Inlaks ALumni". Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Vital statistics of colleges that figure among India's top rankers". India Today. May 21, 2001.
  28. ↑ "Bazaars, Conversations and Freedom - Greenleaf Publishing".
  29. ↑ "going to college - Times of India".
  30. ↑ "The Queen of Roses". The Hindu. March 25, 2004.
  31. ↑ "Cycling down sepia-toned lanes of Chandni Chowk". The Indian Express. April 5, 1999.
  32. ↑ "Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan". Herald (Pakistan).

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