Draft:Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College
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Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 1895, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of women’s education in North India. Initially founded as The Hindu Girl's School with the vision of empowering women through education, the institution has evolved into one of the largest and most prestigious colleges for women in the region. It is affiliated with the University of Lucknow, providing a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs aimed at fost
Women's School Degree College | |
Former name | The Hindu Girl's School |
|---|---|
| Motto | |
Motto in English | From ignorance, lead me to truth |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1895 |
Academic affiliation | UGC |
| Principal | Prof. Dr. Nisha Gupta |
| Undergraduates | B.Sc, B.Ed, B.A |
| Address | Gangaprasad Marg , , Uttar Pradesh , 226018 , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | Hindi, English |
| Affiliations | University of Lucknow |
| Website | mahilavidyalaya |
ering holistic development and empowering women to excel in various fields.
History
[edit]In 1895, Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College was established in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, as a step towards advancing women's education. The institution began as The Hindu Girls' School, operating from a rented house in Aminabad, with just nine students enrolled. The school aimed to make women self-reliant through education. On March 9, 1921, the school’s permanent building was inaugurated by Sri C.Y. Chintamani, the then Education Minister of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. The name was officially changed to Mahila Vidyalaya on February 26, 1922.
In 1928, the institution was recognized for High School education, followed by recognition for Intermediate in 1932. In 1939, it was upgraded to Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College and became an associated college of the University of Lucknow.
Over the years, the college expanded its academic offerings. B.Ed. and L.T. courses were introduced in 1952 under the leadership of Principal Dr. Kanchan Lata Sabbarwal. B.Sc. courses began in 1962. Principal Ms. E.M. Dubey also played a key role in the institution’s development, emphasizing women's education. Later, in 1983, B.Com was introduced, and in 1985, the B.Sc. (Home Science) course was added. In 2001, Principal Dr. Sarita Verma introduced self-financed courses in Computer Science and Statistics.
Today, Mahila Vidyalaya offers education from Pre-Nursery to Degree level and continues to provide higher education opportunities to women. The institution has also been supported by several prominent figures in Lucknow, who have contributed to its growth.
The college marked its Platinum Jubilee in 2014, celebrating 75 years since its establishment as a degree college. The event included discussions on education and employability, with notable figures like the Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University, Prof. M.S. Sodha, participating.
Notable Alumni
[edit]Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College has produced several notable alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields. Some of the prominent alumni include:
- Prof. Roop Rekha Verma: Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lucknow
- Dr. Ritu Karidhal: Mission Director of Chandrayaan-2, known as the "Rocket Woman of India"
- Hon'ble Justice Smt. Shobha Dixit: Judge at the Allahabad High Court
- Prof. Abha Awasthi: Head, Department of Sociology, University of Lucknow
- Dr. Vandana Prasad: Director, Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleosciences
- Prof. Rashmi Roy Chaudhary: Head, Botany Department, University of Lucknow
- Prof. Usha Sinha: Head, Linguistics, Hindi Department, University of Lucknow
- Prof. Premwati Tewari: Former Member of Parliament, Poetess, and Head of Hindi Department, Jodhpur University
- Dr. Saroj Srivastava: Renowned gynecologist
- Dr. Navlata Singh: Noted Sanskrit poetess
These alumni have made a significant impact in their fields and continue to enhance the reputation of the institution.