Situated in between two daughter rivers of the “Mahanadi”, Devi and Kandal, this area where DGBK college exists, remained disconnected from the rest of the world in all weather. Time changed and this area, 45Km away from capital Bhubaneswar, now is properly connected with roads. Passers by are certainly attracted by the amazing greenery of this locality. DGBK College initially established in the year 1980 with the help and initiative of some educationist and persons interested in the field of education to provide higher education to the students. The college campus is situated in the outskirt of holly land of “Lord Dola Govinda” creating a spiritual environment around it. DGBK college availed Govt. concurrence from the session 1981-82 for intermediate course in Arts and vocational and was affiliated with Utkal University in the year 1983. Growing students’ strength urged the college authority to open degree course and as a result degree course was open in the session 1889-90 with 128 seats in Arts and also got affiliation of Utkal University from that session. After introduction of 10 +2 +3 education policy intermediate course has moved under secondary education. Since than it has been imparting +2 level course in Arts with 160 seats, Science with 64 seats and Commerce with 64 seats. Degree education is being provided to the students with Hons in Arts and Science stream.
Our Mission:
1. To break the silence of students and build self-confidence among them through training and skill development.
2. To cultivate a generation of individuals who are not only academically proficient but also morally upright, socially conscious, committed serving the society and Nation.
3. To provide a transformative educational experience.
4. To encourage rural youth for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, providing them opportunities to develop new ideas.
5. To impart training for vocation and self-employment.
6. To provide higher education to bring forth equity by empowering the rural girls.
7. To enhance the knowledge base in science and humanities by keeping students abreast of modern developments in education through training and awareness.
Vision:-
1. Coming together is planning, Planning together is progressing and working together is achievement.
2. To instil the values of intellectual growth with a strong sense of social responsibility.
3. To provide accessible and affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds.
4. To enhance student success and career outcomes through personalized support and resources.
5. To promote social responsibility and community engagement through service- learning.
6. To generate scientific temperament among rural youth, promote leadership among them to deal with modern world.
7. To foster the spirit of unity and nationalism in the young minds.
Optimism is the faith, that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
______ Hellen Keller____
Determination, Dedication and Discipline are “The 3Ds” that lead to success. We believe in the words of Swami Vivekananda that ‘Arise, Awake and Stop not till the goal is reached’. The future belongs to you, your need, therefore is to prepare yourself for an active participation in the world. This involvement demands that you become more informed and hence develop yourself like a pioneer and ultimately grow higher as responsible human being.
Educational Institutions are the nurseries where, human capital develop, offering a transformative experience of knowledge, skills and values. D.G.B.K College, kasarda had its birth on 01.08.1980 with the aim and aspirations to enable the rural talents to cope with the fast changing society, to foster social values among them, promote professional expertise and leadership and update them with modern avenues.
“Education in Excellence” is a resounding echo that stimulates not only our students, rather our staffs to face multifarious challenges of today’s world. Our team of prodigious faculty members who display boundless energy keep the ethos of our college shining brightly. The committed staff members, students, well wishers, alumnus comprising of galaxy of stalwarts and parents blend harmoniously and substantiate that team work, is the hallmark of this illustrious institutions.
I am so privileged to be a part of this premier institution and dedicated myself as a “24- hour servant” to the students and the college. Through collaborative effort, we can delve deep into the realms of holistic growth to prepare rural young talents who can undoubtedly turn challenges into opportunities and to enable them to cope with needs of 21st century. I encourage all students to take advantage of various facilities such as- Seminar, workshops, scholarship, career-counseling and career-enhancement programs that are offered for their advancement.
The call of the time is to progress, not merely to move ahead. The performance of the students in academics, sports, cultural and social activities along with maintaining high values and ethics is our prime motto. I am elated for the development and expansion of our institution with an enviable privilege to articulate the dream and aspirations of the locality for larger institutional goals.
I welcome all to explore D.G.B.K college website to discover new opportunities for growth and development and excellence.
Santanu Kumar Mishra
PRINCIPAL
DGBK Mahavidyalaya