Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research • S.G.G.S. Khalsa College Mahilpur • Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Distt. Hoshiarpur (Punjab), India — A Premier Institution of the Rural Area Since 1946
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College, Mahilpur, Distt. Hoshiarpur (Punjab), India, a Post Graduate, Multi Faculty, Co-Educational college is a premier Institution of the Rural Area in District Hoshiarpur (Punjab), which was established in 1946 before the partition of India by HIS HOLINESS 'SANT BABA HARI SINGH JI KAHARPURI', the Founder President of Sikh Educational Council, with a missionary zeal of providing Higher Education to the boys and girls in general and particularly belonging to the Rural, Backward and Kandi areas, who were not able to go to other cities for Higher Education.
It is the oldest educational institute of higher learning in rural & pre-partitioned India and one of the oldest amongst premier Institutions of Higher Education in the north of India. The college is situated on Hoshiarpur Chandigarh Road at a distance of 22 kilometres from Hoshiarpur, 37 Kilometres from Phagwara, 35 Kilometres from Nangal Dam and 45 Kilometres from Una (Himachal Pradesh) in the foot hills of Shivalik Range of Hills.
The college is spread over 200 Kanals of land with imposing buildings in lush green, pollution free environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. At the time of its establishment, only two faculties (Science and Arts) were introduced but after that Commerce and Computer Sciences were started to meet the challenges of 21st Century. Excellence in academics, sports and cultural activities has been a way of life of our students year after year. From the very beginning, this Institution has turned out innumerable Doctors, Engineers, Educationists, Defence Generals etc.
It is a matter of great honour for this institution that its Football Team (Men) won the Panjab University 'A' Division Football Championship for 20 years regularly and Women team also won the Football Championship of the Panjab University. In the field of NCC, our Cadet Rohit Kumar led the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and UT Chandigarh Directorate in the Republic Day Parade 2006 in New Delhi.
This institution feels pride of having held Panjab University Zonal Youth Festivals Hoshiarpur Zone-A, proud of hosting three times during the sessions 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2009-10. This college has a well stocked Library with a volume of more than 50 thousands books and two well furnished and well-equipped Computer Labs.
It is also important to mention that since its establishment the institution fulfilled the requirement of the Illaqa upto graduate level classes but as per the need of the people from 1991 started Post Graduate level Degree in Punjabi. Further, it was the first ever college in the state of Punjab to introduce Computer Science as an elective subject in B.A./B.Sc. level classes from 1993. After successful experience, the college added Post Graduate Degrees in History, M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Com and M.A. (Economics) from 2005-06, followed by M.Sc. Physics, M.A. Political Science and B.Ed. from 2006-07. New courses of PGDCA and B.P.Ed. were started from 2007-08. M.Sc. Instrumentation, M.P.Ed. and BCA were introduced from 2008-09. C.P.Ed. was introduced from 2009-10 and M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry was also launched in 2009-10. In 2011, B.Sc. Fashion Designing was introduced for the first time in the Doaba Region of Punjab. From 2012-13, B.Sc. Agriculture and M.Sc. Information Technology were added. From 2013-14 the college started M.Sc. Mathematics, M.A. English, M.A. Hindi, B.Sc. Medical and Sociology, NCC, Music as elective subjects in B.A.
Sponsored by the University Grants Commission under the scheme of Epoch-Making Social Thinkers of India during the XI Plan. Acquaints teachers and students with the thoughts, actions and works of outstanding social icons.
Sponsored by UGC under the scheme of Epoch-Making Social Thinkers of India. Pursues studies, research and fieldwork-based extension programmes related to Dr. Ambedkar's vision.
Running successfully — sponsored by UGC. Focuses on amelioration of women's conditions in India, particularly in rural-backward regions, enhancing accessibility to education, employment, health and law.
India is one of the top-ranking countries in the field of basic research. Indian Science has come to be regarded as one of the most powerful instruments of growth and development, especially in the emerging scenario and competitive economy. In the wake of the recent developments and the new demands that are being placed on the S&T system, it is necessary for us to embark on some major science projects which have relevance to national needs and which will also be relevant for tomorrow's technology.
The Department plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in the country, promoting high-end basic research and development of cutting-edge technologies to serve the nation's growth.
Wide-ranging activities from promoting high-end basic research on one hand to servicing the technological requirements of the common man through development of appropriate skills and technologies on the other.
Generation and nurturing of a human talent pool capable of utilizing and developing first principles in science — both a pre-condition and integral part of India's innovation infrastructure.
Department of Science & Technology (DST) has developed an innovative programme named Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) to attract talent to the excitement and study of science at an early age, and to help the country build the required critical resource pool for strengthening and expanding the S&T system and R&D base with a long-term foresight. Government of India approved the INSPIRE Scheme in November 2008 at a total cost of about Rs. 1979.25 crores in the 11th Plan Period and the Honourable Prime Minister launched the programme on 13th December 2008. The programme is continuing in the 12th Plan period at a budgetary allocation of Rs. 2200 crores.
Aims to attract talented youth to study science by providing INSPIRE Award of Rs. 5000 to one million young learners of the age group 10-15 years, ranging from Class VI to Class X standards, and also by arranging summer camps for about 50,000 science students of Class XI with global leaders in science to experience the joy of innovations on an annual basis through INSPIRE Internship.
Aims to enhance rates of attachment of talented youth to undertake higher education in science intensive programmes, by providing scholarships and mentorship. The scheme offers 10,000 Scholarships every year at Rs. 0.80 lakh per year for the talented youth in the age group 17-22 years, for undertaking Bachelor and Masters level education in natural sciences. The main feature of the scheme is the mentorship support provided to every scholar.
Aims to attract, attach, retain and nourish talented young scientific human resource for
strengthening the R&D foundation and base. It has two sub-components:
INSPIRE Fellowship (age group 22-27 years): Offers 1000 fellowships
every year for carrying out doctoral degrees in both basic and applied sciences
including engineering and medicine.
INSPIRE Faculty Scheme: Offers assured opportunity every year for 1000
post-doctoral researchers in the age group 27-32 years, through
contractual and tenure track positions for 5 years in both basic and applied sciences.
Eminent scientists, professors, and researchers from leading institutions across India delivered expert talks on cutting-edge topics in science, mathematics, and technology during the DST INSPIRE Science Camp 2016 at S.G.G.S. Khalsa College Mahilpur.
Distinguished scientists, professors, and researchers from premier institutions across India who mentored students at the DST INSPIRE Science Camp 2016 hosted by S.G.G.S. Khalsa College Mahilpur.
Candidates can download complete information about the INSPIRE Programme, Brochure, Registration Form and List of Selected Candidates for the DST INSPIRE Science Camp 2016. For any other query or information, contact us through the Contact page on this website.
Download complete information about the INSPIRE Programme — eligibility, schedule, and guidelines
Download PDFOfficial Registration Form for the DST INSPIRE Science Camp 2016 — fill and submit as directed
Download PDFOfficial brochure of the DST INSPIRE Science Camp 2016 with full programme details and schedule
Download PDFComplete list of students selected to participate in the DST INSPIRE Science Camp 2016
Download PDFVisual highlights from the DST's INSPIRE Science Camp 2016 hosted at S.G.G.S. Khalsa College Mahilpur — registration, expert lectures, lab activities, student interactions, and closing ceremony.
