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GOVT. WOMEN’S COLLEGE, SAMBALPUR
ABOUT OUR COLLEGE
The college was established in July 1959 as a private institution with thirteen girl students and five lecturers in the Town Hall of Sambalpur. It was a modest beginning with those students admitted to the Pre-University Arts and First Year Degree Courses. Due to the tremendous zeal and personal perseverance among the members of the Managing Committee of Women’s college Sambalpur, the institution got its own building and hostel by 1962. The first batch of students of this College obtained B.A. Degree in the year 1964 since classes for Pre-University Courses were opened in the year 1961.The college was taken over by the State Government on 1st October 1965. In 1972,Honours in English, Odia, Political Science and Economics were opened. During the academic session 1977-1978, Science teaching up to B.Sc. level was extended.In 1993, Post-Graduation studies in Odia was opened. By 1994, honours teaching in History, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Home Science, Psychology, Geography, Anthropology, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Mathematics were opened. Classes for Computer Course were opened during the academic session 1996-97. From extra-curricular point of view, students are provided with various facilities like N.C.C., N.S.S., Rangers and Youth Red Cross. READ MORE
Dr KALPANA MEHER
PRINCIPAL,WOMEN’S COLLEGE SAMBALPUR
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
“Educate a woman, and you empower a nation to soar.”
Message from the Principal Government Women’s College, Sambalpur, nestled in the vibrant heart of Odisha, has stood as a sanctuary of transformation since its inception. Our journey is ignited by the soul-stirring college anthem, Amere Nutana Jugara Naika (“We are the pioneers of a new era”), which breathes life into our mission to shape a future where women emerge as architects of change.
Our sacred purpose is to cultivate bold, compassionate leaders through holistic education—merging academic brilliance with moral courage. We envision a horizon where our students, empowered by innovation and empathy, step forward with confidence to reshape the world.
With unwavering resolve, we stand as a beacon of empowerment, inspiring every woman to rise, lead, and transform society. This mission—to turn aspirations into achievements—finds its reflection in our anthem, which fuels the courage to journey ahead with our dynamic, dedicated faculty. Together, we stride toward new milestones, sustaining the college’s glory and honour.
VISION
- To transform the society through education, employment and empowerment of Women.
- To develop an object, creative thinking in pursuit of scientific approach to teaching and learning.
- To make students agent of social change with emphasis on social and moral value of education.
- To create gender sensitivity to make all the stake holders work for a healthy, eco- friendly and sustainable environment.
MISSION
- To provide quality education to girl students free of cost and make education engendered.
- To impact ethical values for the holistic development of the students and to make them responsible, committed and sensitive around the social issue.
- To enable students with ICT learning, teaching techniques to make them capable of utilizing their skills in the changing environment.
- To train students in creative arts, social service, leadership quality to make an effective contributions for the society.
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