Muralidhar Girls' College

Muralidhar Girls' College began as a girls' school with a small number of students in 1919. The founder was Sri Muralidhar Bandyopadhyay, Principal of Sanskrit College, a well-known scholar and educationist, whose dream was to inspire in young women ionist, whose dream was to inspire in young women the ideals of national tradition and culture. His dream was fulfilled later on July 8th, 1940 when the school developed into Ballygunge Girls' College with the distinguished educationist Sri Nalini Mohan Shastri as Principal. In 1945 the College was permanently affiliated to the University of Calcutta and a year later it was renamed Muralidhar Girls' College as a mark of respect to the founder's memory. His worthy son, Sri Hironmoy Bandyopadhyay, IAS, Ex Vice-Chancellor, Rabindra Bharati University, became Vice President of the College Governing Body and arranged a grant of 3 lakh from the Government of India for the construction of a 3 storied building on Gariahat Road, where the college has since been housed. The College is at present enlisted in the UGC panel of recognized colleges (in West Bengal) under section 2(f) & 12(B) of the UGC Act. It is also registered under West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961. The total land area of the College is 0.25253 acre, over which it has undisputed ownership. The total constructed area is 3134.5 square meters. Our vision is the empowerment and enlightenment of women through value-based and quality education so as to foster informed global minds. The Institution also has a proactive role in enabling the girl student for income generation and sensitizing them to international issues, so that they become truly equipped global citizens. The mission of the college is succinctly expressed through our motto ATMADIPO BHABO. The institution aims at holistic development of unexplored potential of our students. The mission of the institution is consonant with the Millennium Development Goal - 'Promote gender equality and empower women' (UNDP, Human Development Report 2002) and the National Education Policy to extend equal socio-technological opportunities to all the students The following objectives are identified to fulfill the vision and mission of the college. To empower the students to know and ask for their rights to education, health, shelter, food and clothing. To empower the students to fight against every form of discrimination. To enable the students to take decisions and accept responsibilities. To cater to the needs of the society through capacity building of the students. To empower the students scientifically through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled education to face global challenges. To empower the students with necessary socio-political awareness so that they become effective members of the civil society. To inculcate in the students moral, social, secular and ethical values. To sensitize and educate the students about environment and sustainable development. To create a healthy, competitive academic environment by continuous upgradation of teaching-learning process through research and ICT advancements. ...view more