Nayagarh Prajamandal Mahila Mahavidyalaya

 A brief History of  Nayagarh Prajamandal Mahila Mahavidyalay

Nayagarh Prajamandal Mahila Mahavidyalay , Nayagarh located in the Distric tHeadquarters town of  Nayagarh in the State of Odisha is a premier institution, a Non-Government Aided Degree Women’s College is imparting higher education to the urban and rural students and the dreams of the poor students who are deprived of higher education have been translated into reality by this glorious institution .This institution brings holistic development of learners injecting in  them a sense of patriotism, morality and has justified its name. The geographical location and the socio-economic, cultural and historical background of the place have played a pivotal role for the establishment and growth of a DegreeWomen’scollege in Nayagarh . Presently Nayagarh, the Head Quarter town of the District was a Sub-Division at the time of establishment of the college , It has a diversified demographic pattern , composed of tribes , agricultural economy , sub-urban people and migrants . A fusion of urban and rural culture is found here  Nayagarh is a culturally rich place and it has contributed a lot for the enrichment of Odia literature with a strong sense of participation in the freedom movement of odisha and in its politics. It is located at a distance of 85 km from the State Capital and connected to different major towns by National Highways . Formerly a princely state ( Garhjat ) is now a centre of higher education. Students from neighbouring districts like Bolangir , Boudh , Kandhamal, Cuttack, Khordha, Ganjam prefer Nayagarh for higher education .

Nayagarh is a picturesque spot which lies on 19 50ꞌ and 20.35 N latitude and 84.20 and 85.30 E longitude. Nayagarh is situated on the foot hill of Rukhi , Balaram and  Jajangi hills and bears rich culture and tradition with it . Some beautiful temples in and around Nayagarh with exquisite sculptures such as Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Temple,Dakshina Kali Temple, Gopinath Temple, Raghunath Temple and Ladukeswar Temple speak of its rich religious and cultural traditions. Neelamadhav Temple at Kantilo on the bank of river Mahanadi is the origin of Jagannath culture . Legends like Jadumani Mohapatra , Utkala Ghanta; Ramachandra Mishra , a great playright; Dasarathi Pattanaik,the Father of library movement in Odisha; Nimain Patnaik, short story writer of national repute were born and brought up and brought reputation, recognition to this land. It is the SADHANAPITHA of the famous poet Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja and the nativity of the World famous astronaut Mahamahopadhyay Pathani Samant , who wrote Sidhanta Darpan . The great exponent of Bhakti Movement of the Medieval Period the poet Bhakta Charan Das is a son of the soil. Towards the close of the 19th Century the then King of Nayagarh Princely State had established schools in this historic place for the spread of education and made elementary education free and compulsory.In the early Eighties establishment of a Women’s College at Nayagarh was cherished in the mind of the enlightened people of the locality for the spread of higher education among women . The dream was translated into reality with the establishment of “Nayagarh Prajamandal Mahila Mahavidyalay Nayagarh in 1981 and the sincerest and concerted and coordinated efforts along with the humble contribution of the people transformed it into a premier institution of women education. At the very outset the hostel was constructed in the campus, to spread higher education to the girl students of remote areas ,which now accommodates 150 girls of different areas. The institution is named after People’s movement (Prajamandal Andolan) for the independence of India. The freedom fighters of the Prajamandal Movement with their very noblest of their intentions donated their land and building for the opening of this college and had nobly suggested to name this institution as Nayagarh Prajamandal Mahila Mahavidyalay , which marks an emblem of respect to Nayagarh Prajamandal Movement .Now the institution is engaged in the 2nd generation of freedom movement i.e. Social Reformation and Transformation. Being a women’s college it aims at women empowerment hrough women education. Being located at the district Headquarters of Nayagarh the students are involved in various programmes conducted and sponsored by government. Since its inception it has committed to impart quality education and its social commitment is to bring higher education to the grass root level and to provide higher education to women students of different cross sections of the society especially the poor, rural based, minority of the locality and remote areas. Initially the institution was established for imparting higher education to the marginal section of the society, at present it is able to transform the society through continuous efforts.

Started as an intermediate college it has gradually grown to a Degree college in 1988-89. The college is affiliated to Utkal University and is recognized by the Govt. of Odisha as the first Degree Women’s College of the Sub-Division and subsequently of the District of Nayagarh.. At present the college has 5.77 acres of recorded land at its possession. The present college building stands in an area of 02 acres of land. The college received recognition U/S 2(f) and 12(B)of UGC Act in 02.06.1994 . In 1994 it has received UGC grants from 8th Plan Period to 12th Plan Period. During the last 38years of its existence the college authorities have developed the infrastructure of the college to accommodate the growing needs of the students. The college is committed to quality education. research & extension activities.

It is inspiring to note that the college has already completed the 1st cycle of Assessment and Accreditation and is now taking initiative to enter into the 2nd cycle of Assessment & Accreditation.

The college has been awarded 'B'grade by the National Assessment & Accreditation (NAAC) of University Grant Commission in the year 2016.

At the time of Accreditation,it is the only  accredidated college in the district of Nayagarh & few among the accreditated women's college in the state. 

At present the college  offers 9  under Graduate subjects in Arts with Honours  affiliated to RAMADEVI  UNIVERSITY,Bubaneswar.The college follows Choice based Crdit System (CBCS) from 2016-17..

 Alongwith the college also offers higher secondary courses under CHSE in Science as well as in Arts.The girl students of this region prefer this institution for its congenial study atmosphere,quality teaching,,experienced and caring faculty,disciplined campus and accomodation facility.