Indraprastha College for Women

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

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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][8][9]

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.[10][11][12]

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.[13]

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.[14] On July 3, 1984, Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the College were held[15]

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 nationwide campaign for women's education and empowerment. Today this prestigious College has an enrolment 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.[16] In its drive to constantly upgrade infrastructure to meet the demands of a modern system of education and realise 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 endeavour 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 customised 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).[17] Every autumn, the college celebrates its annual festival, Shruti .[18][19] Other popular events of the college include the annual debating tournament Vivaad organised by the English debating society of the college [20] and the annual theatre fest Kirdaar organised by the Dramatics society.[21]

Facilities

Sports Facility

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

Other Amenities

Courses

Undergraduate courses

  • Economics
  • English
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sanskrit
  • B.A. Prog.
  • Commerce
  • Computer Science
  • Mass Media and Mass Communication

Graduate courses

Clubs and societies

  • Abhivyakti : Dramatics Society
  • Afroza  : Western Dance Society
  • Alaap  : Indian Music Society
  • Croydon  : Fine Arts Society
  • Mridang  : Indian Dance Society
  • Oghma  : English Editorial Society
  • The English Debating Society
  • Film and Photography Society
  • Hindi Debating Society
  • Gandhi Study Circle
  • Northeast Society
  • Western Music Society
  • Eco Club
  • Enactus IPCW
  • NSS & NCC
  • Quiz Club

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

  • Leonara G. Miner, first principal, 1924
  • Aruna Sitesh (1997–2007)[22]

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Further reading

  • Knowledge, Power & Politics: Educational Institutions in India, edited by Mushirul Hasan. The Lotus Collection, 1998. ISBN 8174360484
  • The Saga of Indraprastha College for Women, by Shanti Kamath, Narain Prasad, Indraprastha College for Women (Delhi, India). Published by Indraprastha Educational Trust, 2000.
  • 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.

See also

References

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  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.
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  10. ↑ Delhi, the emperor's city: rediscovering Chandni Chowk and its environs, by Vijay Goel. Published by Lustre Press, 2003. ISBN 81-7436-240-1.
  11. ↑ REVIEWS: Cognisant Indian women Dawn, November 26, 2006.
  12. ↑ IP college for women Hindustan Times, June 7, 2007.
  13. ↑ Indraprastha College for Women
  14. ↑ I P College gets a second hostel The Hindu, June 3, 2009.
  15. ↑ Women in India & Japan: A Comparison, by Ramesh Madan. Published by Manak Publications, 2004. ISBN 81-7827-099-4. Page 123.
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  17. ↑ IP College set for hi-tech makeovers The Times of India, June 15, 2005.
  18. ↑ ...students of Indraprastha College are preparing for annual fest ' Shruti '. Indian Express, September 2, 2005.
  19. ↑ Shruti 2002 The Tribune, December 6, 2002.
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  22. ↑ IP College Principal passes away The Hindu, November 20, 2007.
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