Strategic/Prospective Plan

The College has a long-term plan keeping in view its vision and mission.

The Perspective Plan of the College has been prepared for the last five years (2018-2023) with the assistance and consultation with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and all Criterion Conveners of the NAAC (Second Cycle).

The IQAC of Birpara College has taken the required initiative in preparing the Perspective Plan taking into account the feedbacks and interests of all shareholders.

Student Feedback mechanism, Performance-based Self Appraisal System (PBAS) by faculty members, Introduction of Teacher Training Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes (FDP), Academic Calendar, Lesson Plan, encouragement to the teachers to take up research and major and minor projects are given priority, for quality enhancement and sustenance. The implications of the Draft New National Education Policy 2020 and the introduction of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) have been taken due cognizance and have been put in place in the new curriculum.

The vision of the College is clearly laid down in the Sanskrit motto of “Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye” This portion of the shloka taken from the Vishnu Puran is reflective of the emancipatory nature of knowledge and the dedication to do one’s work without any attachment whatsoever. The primary objective of Birpara College is to inculcate knowledge and wisdom among the students to emancipate them from ignorance and superstition as well as to enable the latter to pursue their vocations in life without any hindrance. The College being located in geographically remote location of West Bengal and adjacent to the North Eastern states attracts a wide diversity of students which renders the college campus extremely vibrant. The college tries to cater to all social, economic, educational and cultural needs of the student community and the neighbourhood at large. Inclusivity and participation are the guiding principles of the college and as such all policies are creatively directed towards that end with optimum available resources. The College has a considerable number of female students compared to their male counterparts which provides a favourable Gender Parity Index (GPI). The College also has an All-Woman Run Canteen by a Self-Help Group called “Grihalaxmi” that had received the best SHG Performance Award from the MHRD in 2018. The College believes in Women Empowerment and utilizes all available resources towards that end.

The Governing Body of the College and the Principal together work towards maintaining the internal institutional quality according to the guidelines of the affiliating University and the University Grants Commission. There is a Teachers’ Council which is a Statutory Body as per the Statutes of the affiliating university that not only highlights the various administrative and academic issues faced by the faculty members, but also monitors the academic performance of the college in consultation with the faculty members. There are various Committees and Cells to look after and implement the vision and mission of the College. The College is thus effectively governed taking into account the interests of all stake holders.

The College management mobilizes funds for various infrastructure projects on the basis of allocation from the State as well the Central Government. All such funds are directed towards the refurbishment and maintenance of college buildings, laboratories, purchase of computers and ICT tools like Projectors. There are two NSS Units in the College premises (Units I & II) that have done a wide array of social and extension activities in order to engage the student volunteers at all levels and thereby acquaint them with the complex social fabric and its requirements in order to make them socially- conscious and responsible citizens of India. During the Pandemic period the NSS Programme Officers had gone on a mass awareness drive to make the people aware about health and hygiene and to take effective measures against the spread of Corona.

The Following Perspectives are under due consideration in keeping with the vision and mission of Birpara College:

To enhance the quality of education through the introduction of new subjects like Zoology, Chemistry and Botany at Undergraduate level.
To introduce Post-Graduate Courses initially in the Humanities and Language groups, and thereafter in the Science subjects.
To conduct MOUS with more colleges and other educational institutions of repute for inter- institutional faculty and student exchange programmes.
Up-gradation of all class rooms, laboratories and the library to meet the ever increasing demands of the student community.
To promote tolerance and harmony within the campus and beyond through cultural and social activities through the celebration of important days at the national and international levels.
A carbon free and plastic free campus through the introduction of recycling methods and machinery and the introduction of renewable energy resources like Wind and Solar Power.
To introduce NCC and encourage the youth to join the armed forces in defence of the nation.
Gender-sensitization programme within the college campus and in the immediate vicinity to prevent discrimination against the Girl Child, Prevent Early Childhood Marriages and to educate the Girl Child for a better society.
To have a full-fledged Computer Lab to impart training in computer literacy and thereby create conditions for the larger employability of the youth in order to reap the demographic dividend from Young India.
For the Holistic development of the students extracurricular and cultural activities are organized. This constitutes events like Freshers' Welcome, Teachers' Day Celebrations, Bhanu Jayanti, International Women's Day and the Earth Day.
Annual Sports events are held to encourage the students to excel in their respective sporting capabilities and most importantly to encourage them to participate in group activities and aim high irrespective of the result. Participation in Sports creates a spirit of camaraderie and our students have excelled in inter-collegiate and university meets, as well as at the national level. Birpara College has its share of women karatekas.
Teacher-Student interactions are held at regular intervals in a free and fair atmosphere where the students freely share their experiences and are encouraged to speak up without fear of favour. Teachers are always helpful in their approach towards meeting various needs of students.