Santipur College

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Mission

The Department aims to cultivate critical understanding of the past, fostering informed citizenship and cultural awareness.

Purpose

With a vision to bridge local heritage and global history, it functions through inclusive teaching, research, and outreach.

Future Plans

Future plans include digital archiving, community history projects, and expanding interdisciplinary collaborations to empower rural students.

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About Departmental Library

The History Departmental Library houses over 300 books for students and an additional collection of 100 rare and valuable volumes. A well-maintained manual database ensures easy access and organization. Prof. Sudipta Sadhukhan has been diligently maintaining the library, ensuring its smooth functioning. The library also serves as a quiet reading room for students, supporting their academic and research needs. It stands as a vital resource center, enriching historical knowledge and fostering a culture of learning within the department.

Number of books : 400+

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Remark

Room no 14 of ground floor is generally used for classes and history department room in the first floor is used as reading room, for taking remedial class, taking class with projector, creative learning, teachers room etc.

Alumni / Ex Staff

The department values its ex-students, staff, and alumni as an integral part of its academic legacy. Regular interactions are encouraged through alumni meets and reunions, fostering a sense of belonging and continuity. Former students often contribute through guidance, lectures, and support for current learners. The department believes that maintaining strong alumni relations not only honors past contributions but also inspires future growth, collaboration, and institutional pride. Such connections enrich the academic environment and build a vibrant intellectual community

Excursion

The History Department organizes annual educational excursions to historically significant sites such as ancient monuments, museums, heritage towns, and archaeological locations. These trips aim to provide practical exposure beyond textbooks, fostering a deeper understanding of historical processes, art, architecture, and culture. Guided by faculty members, students actively engage in on-site learning, documentation, and discussions. Past excursions have included visits to sites like Bishnupur, Murshidabad, and Kolkata museums.

Best practices

The department promotes heritage-based learning through a rare books library, a gallery of local handicrafts and archaeological finds.

Uniqueness

Effort is made to make arrangements for hands-on student engagement in excursions and community history projects.

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