Area of Distinctiveness: Premier institution of Girls’ education devoted for holistic development of the girl students

Manohari Devi Kanoi Girls’ college is a premier institution Girls’ Education in upper Assamregion: Established in the year 1963 the institute is continuously contributing for girls’ education and also ensuring the all-round development of the girl students not only of the state but also from the entire North -east region. The institution is one of the best colleges under Dibrugarh University producing finest women-power. The results of the institution are continuously improving and the institution could curve a niche for itself in the educational sphere of the state. Students’ progression of the institution is praiseworthy . Majority of the teachers(55%) are Ph.D qualified and are devoted to the cause of overall progression of the students.There is a functional ICC to address the issue of sexual harassment of the stake holders and to preach and propagate about gender sensitive issues. The institution has a registered Alumni Association notified under the Societies Registration Act ,1980 bearing the number RS/DIB/255G/12 of 2022-23. Founded on the principles of fostering lifelong relationships and nurturing the spirit of giving back, our association has continued to strengthen its bond with the alma mater and its alumni community. Through numerous events, initiatives, and outreach programs, we have strived to uphold the values instilled during our time at MDKG College.

The Alumnae have consistently supported our alma mater through their contributions, both financially and intellectually. The present alumni association is the culmination of various milestones achieved, challenges overcome, and the impactful projects undertaken by the alumnae.

Attempt is also made to bring distinctiveness in the technical and operational side of the institute to provide ease and accessibility for the students . The college uses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, a type of software. The organisation uses to manage day-to-day business activities like accounting, procurement ,project management etc and supply chain operations. Along with to manage the financial operations Public Financial Management System (PFMS),a web based online software is used. On the academic front, software like Teachmint is being used .The college Library is also equipped with much resources to cater the academic needs of the teachers and students.

Adding to this a New practice of submitting Academic Progress Report has been started w.e.f, 27/0/ 2022 under the supervision of Principal of the institution with the objective of quality improvement in teaching-learning ,for ensuring accountability and transparency for every stakeholder to complete syllabus on time and securing transparency for all the stake holders.The experimental practice emerged to be very successful and the institution aims to continue with the practice. The MDKG College has initiated a live reading programme under the initiative of the Central Library of the College from 1st February, 2023. It regularly continued in all the weekdays at 12.30 pm, in front of the library. The concept of live reading at the college premise was adopted to encourage the students to read books and to develop love for books and thus the programme come into existence as “Live Reading Session “. For that purpose, the college authority has appointed a library resource person on contractual basis and also arranged other tools to provide all conveniences as required. Various books were read aloud in these sessions and students enjoyed listening. The programme will run without hampering the regular classes at college in the forthcoming academic session too.

Manohari Devi Kanoi Girls’ College, Dibrugarh has been in the forefront of initiating and developing women’s education in the region. The following initiatives contribute to strengthen the institutional distinctiveness immensely.

1. Language Development and Preservation Centre exists in the college.

2. ‘Prakash Xahitya Gut’ established in college for development of Assamese literature and language

3. Institution has provision of offering courses like Assamese, Hindi, Bengali as modern Indian language (MIL) in undergraduate level

4. International Mother-tongue day on 21st February is celebrated

5. Hindi Diwas and Sanskrit Diwas are celebrated where various competitions are held to inculcate knowledge and love for Indian languages

6. Sanskrit department held a spoken Sanskrit course

7. Students of the department of Assamese regularly publish handwritten magazine every year

8. Departmental wall magazines of the Indian languages department as well as the college magazine provide scope for creativity for the students

9. Department of Bengali and Assamese offer an add-on course on Recitation

To,summarise,MDKG College, has several distinctive features that contribute to its reputation as a premier educational institution of Upper Assam.

1. Historical Significance: Established in 1963, MDKG College has a rich legacy of academic excellence

and cultural heritage. Its longstanding presence has cemented its role as a crucial institution in the region.

2. Academic Excellence: The college offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across variousdisciplines. Its commitment to quality education is reflected in its well-structured curriculum, experienced faculty, and consistent performance in academic results.

3. Research and Innovation: MDKG College encourages a culture of research and innovation among itsstudents and faculty. Various research projects, publications, and participation in conferences highlight its contribution to academic research.

4. Holistic Development: Apart from academic pursuits, MDKG College emphasizes the holisticdevelopment of students. It offers numerous extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events, ensuring the overall growth of its students.

5. Community Engagement: The college is actively involved in community service and outreachprograms. This engagement fosters a sense of social responsibility and connects the institution with the local community.

6 Alumni Network: MDKG College has a strong and active alumni network that contributes to theinstitution’s development and provides support to current students through mentorship and career guidance.

7. Women’s Empowerment: The college has been playing a significant role in regardof women education and empowerment, encouraging female participation in various academic and extracurricular activities. These distinctive features collectively contribute to MDKG College’s reputation as a premier educational institution, known or its academic rigor, research contributions, and commitment to holistic education.