Higher Education
In 1951, there were 7 colleges in the district and their number rose to 11 by March 31, 1975. All these colleges are affiliated to the Punjab University, Chandigarh. However, there is no college exclusively for girls in the district.
A brief account of the various colleges functioning in the Hoshiarpur district is given below :
Government College, Hoshiarpur.- It was established in 1927 as an Intermediate Collage and was raised to the Degree level in 1941. The post graduate classes were added in 1948. the college offers instruction in Pre university (Humanities, Science and Fine Arts groups), Pre-Engineering and Pre-medical, three-Year Degree Course and M. A. in English, Economics, Political Science, History, Hindi, Punjabi and Fine Arts. Training in N. C. C. is also given in the college. A number of literary societies and music and dramatic clubs function in the college. The college also brings out annually two issues of its magazine named Trigart. A rich library have about 47,000 books is also being maintained by it. hostel accommodation is also provided to the students.
Scholarships/stipends are awarded by the Central Government and Punjab Governments to the students belonging to various categories, viz. the Scheduled Castes, the economically poor and other Backward Classes handicapped students, sons and daughters of ex-servicemen and political sufferers, and to poor and deserving students. Besides, scholarships are awarded on merit basis.
In 1974-75, there were 2,552 students (1,728 boys and 824 girls) on the rolls of the college.
D. A. V. College, Hoshiarpur. – This college was started ;in 1899 as a high school. It was raised to an Intermediate College in 1926 and to the level of a Degree College in 1940. A separate girls section was added to the village in 1950, which is housed in a separate building.
The college prepares students for the Pre-University (Humanities, Commerce and Science groups), Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, the Three-Year-Degree course in Science and Arts faculties, and M. A. in English, Economics, Political Science and History. The post-graduate classes are held on an inter-college basis. A number of societies and clubs function in the college. Training in the National Cadet Corps and the National Service Scheme is also given. The College brings out twice a year a magazine named ‘Arya Kumar’. It also provided facilities for athletics and games. Hostel facility is also available to the students of the colleges. A free dispensary under a qualified doctor is also being run by the college.
A number of scholarships are awarded to the deserving students on the basis of good behaviour, diligence and poverty. There are over and above government scholarships.
The college had on its rolls 1,194 students (409 girls and 785 boys) in 1974-75.
Sri Guru Gobind Singh (S. G. G. S.) College, Mahalpur. – In response to the persistent demand of the people of the area, Khalsa High School, Mahalpur, was raised in 1946 to the status of a degree college and was named Sri Guru Gobind Singh (S. G. G. S.) Khalsa College, in the memory of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. It is a co-educational institution. The college is situated in a healthy locality amidst beautiful surroundings on the Hoshiarpur-Garshankar Road.
The college offers instruction in Pre-University (Humanities and Science groups), Pre-engineering, pre-medical and three-Year Course leading to B. A. and B. Sc. Degrees. Training in national Cadet Corps is also imparted in the college. A number of literary and cultural societies function in the college. The college also beings out annually a magazine named ‘The Gobind Nidhi’. The government, the University and other scholarships, including those meant for the Scheduled Castes, are tenable at the college.
In 1974-75, there were 916 students on the rolls of the college.
Hindu National College, Hariana. – This college was originally founded by Shri Sanatan Dharam pratinidhi Sabha ; Punjab, at Lyallpur (Pakistan) in 1945. After the partition of the country in 1947, the college was restarted at Hariana in 1949 to provide facilities for higher education to the youth of the area. The college offers instruction in Pre-university (Humanities and Science groups), Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, and Three-Year Degree Course in Arts and Science. There are adequate arrangements for National Cadet Corps, Physical Education, games and sports in the college. The Students’ Central Association and a number of other societies and clubs exist and they carry on cultural and social activities for the all-round development of the students. The college brings out a magazine, entitled ‘Hindu National College Magazine’.
The University, Government, military and the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes scholarships are tenable at this college.
In 1974-75, there were 444 students on the rolls of the college.
Government College, Tanda Urmar1. - The College was started in 1951 in a part of the building of the Government High School, Tanda Urmar. The college is housed in a newly constructed spacious building. The college offers instruction in Pre-University (Humanities and Science groups), Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Three-year Degree Course in Arts and Science and M. A. in Political Science. Training in National Cadet Corps is also provided. The National Service Scheme was introduced in the college in 1970-71. A number of literary and cultural societies function in the college. The college brings out two issues of the magazine named ‘Tarika Mandal’. A youth Welfare Club has also been functioning in the college since 1973. Hostel facility is also available to the students of the college.
Scholarships/stipends are awarded by the Central and State Governments to the students belonging to the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, economically poor and other Backward Classes.
In 1974-75, there were 1,478 students on the rolls of the college.
Khalsa College Garhdiwala. – The college was started in July 1966. It is a co-educational institution. It prepares students for the Pre-University (Humanities and Science groups), Pre-Engineering, the Three-Year Degree Course in Arts and Science and Honours’ Classes. There is a provision for training in the National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme. A number of cultural and literary societies are also functioning in the college. The college magazine is published twice a year. There is provision for grant of Government scholarships/stipends in the college.
The number of students on the rolls of the college during 1974-75 was 631.
Babbar Akali Khalsa Memorial College, Garhshankar. - The college was opened on July 1, 1969 to perpetuate the memory of the dauntless Babbars who made sacrifices for the freedom of the motherland. It is a co-educational institution. It prepares students for the Pre-University and the Three-Year Degree Course in Arts. There is a provision for training in the National Cadet Corps. The National Service Scheme was introduced in the college in 1974. A number of cultural and literary societies are also functioning in the college. ‘The Babbar Khalsa’ is the magazine brought out annually by the college. All the scholarships from the Central and State Governments, the Zila Sainik Boards, Hoshiarpur, and other societies are tenable at the college.
The number of students on the rolls of the college during 1974-75 was 632.
1. The
college was renamed as Giani Kartar Singh Memorial Government College, Tanda
Urmar on May 16, 1975.
Swami Premanand Mahavidyalaya, Mukerian. - Named after the great saint and thinker, the late Swami Premanand, the college was established in 1971. The college offers instruction in Pre-University (Humanities and Commerce groups), Three-year Degree Course in Arts and Commerce, and honours’ classes in English and Political Science. The college also provides training in national Cadet Corps and national Service Scheme. The college brings out a magazine entitled ‘Anant Deepti’, annually. Scholarships/Stipends are awarded by the Government, the Punjab university, to the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes.
The number of students on the rolls of the college during 1974-75 was 849.
Saini Bar College, Buhlowal. – Started in 1971, the college is situated on the Hoshiarpur-Tanda Road. It prepares students for the Pre-University and the Three-year Degree Course. Besides, there is a provision for training in national Cadet Corps. A number of associations, societies and clubs function in the college. The Students belonging to the Scheduled Cates are entitles to get the benefit of free concessions and stipends. The college brings out annually a college magazine.
The number of students on the rolls of the college during 1974-75 was 347.
Jagdish Chander D. A. V. College, Dasuya. - This college started functioning from July 1971. It offers instruction in Pre-University (Humanities and Science groups), Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering and the Three-Year Degree Course in B. A., B.Sc. (Non-medical). It has arrangements for the national Cadet Corps and national Service Scheme. The cultural societies and clubs have been formed in the college to provide opportunities for the students to express themselves freely and develop their talents. The college publishes a magazine, viz. “Viraat Sandesh’ to encourage original and creative writing among the students. All types of State, Central and University scholarships are tenable at the college.
The number of students on the rolls of the college, during 1974-75 was 726.
S. D. College, Hoshiarpur. – Located on the Phagwara Road, this college was started in July 1973. It prepares students for the Pre-University (Humanities) and the Three-Year Degree Course in B. A. and B. Com. A number of cultural and literary societies are functioning in the college. Apart from the Government and University Scholarships, privately instituted scholarships by individuals are also tenable at the college. The college publishes a magazine annually.
The number of students on the rolls of the college during 1974-75 was 347.
(d) Professional and Technical Education.
Teacher’s Training. –
The D. A. V. College of Education, Hoshiarpur, (formerly known as D. A. V. Training College) is the only teachers’ training college in the district. The need for such an educational institution has long since been felt by the people of this area. Consequently, this institution came into existence on August 1, 1966. To begin with, two units of 100 seats of B. Ed. Classes were started. In 1969, the 3rd unit and in 1970, the 4th unit were also been started since 1971. the college is affiliated to the Punjab University, Chandigarh. There are adequate facilities for both men and women students to stay in two separate hostels. The college provides library and reading-room facilities for its scholars. A number of cultural and literary societies function in the college. The college brings out annually one issue of its magazine Shikhodaya, to which articles of educational interest are contributed by the students and the staff.
Tin 1974-75, there were 240 students (both males and females) on the rolls of the college.
Medical Education
There is no institution for imparting medical education in the district.
Technical Education
The Department of Technical Education, Punjab controls and co-ordinates the technical education in public and private sectors to ensure uniformity in its standards. A number of technical colleges/institutions and industrial Training centres/institutions (both for boys and girls) are being run in the State. These institution prepare students for degree/diploma course s in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and for various trades/crafts, such as welding, carpentry, fitting, turnery, blacksmithy stenography, radio and television mechanics course, refrigeration mechanics course, electrician course, wireman’s course, draftsmanship, etc. The girl students are taught crafts, such as tailoring, cutting, hand-embroidery, needlework machine-embroidery, etc. The Industries Department Punjab, is also running separated industrial training centres for the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. An Industrial Training Centre, exclusively meant for imparting industrial training to the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, is being run by the Government at Garshankar.
In accordance with the latest trends in industry, the syllabuses for diploma courses have been revised to provide better facilities for employment. To help students with inadequate financial resources to complete their studies, the Department of Technical 1 Education, Punjab, awards merit-cum-means scholarships, poor students studying in engineering colleges or polytechnics are granted interest-free loans. Book banks have also been established. To improve the quality of technical education, teachers are sponsored for higher studies in various institutions, including universities.
The first industrial school was founded at Hoshiarpur in 1877 with the object of developing the industry of carpet and durrie-making. It was maintained by the Municipal Committee, Hoshiarpur.
The particulars regarding the government industrial institutes in the district are given in the Chapter ‘Industries’. Besides, there is a J. R. Government Polytechnic at Hoshiarpur which runs 3-year courses in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Every year, it takes 120 trainees who are awarded diplomas.
To foster love for sports and create ambition among the students to attain physical fitness right from the early years of schooling games and physical education have been made compulsory subjects in the middle and high/higher secondary schools since 1974. They are included in the school curriculum as a subject for examination. The development of sporting activities throughout the State is the responsibility of the Department of Sports, the Punjab State Sports Council and the Punjab Panchayati Raj Khed Parishad. A post of Additional Director has been created in the Department of Education for supervising the training in sports in the schools.
The main aim of the physical education is to provide ‘a sound mind in a sound body’. It is imparted through physical activity which keeps the body fit. The scheme of physical education is functioning well in schools under the supervision of the headmasters with the help of the Physical Training Instructors.
At the district level, the District Education Officer is assisted by an Assistant District Education Officer for physical training, who supervises and guides physical education in the schools. To check up physical and medical health and the normal growth of students, annual physico-medical tests are compulsory for all students.
Besides the above, the following schemes, under separate departments, also promote the cause of physical education :
1. Promotion of Sports and Games by the State Sports Department
2. National Fitness Corps, sponsored by the Government of India
3. National Cadet Corps
4. Bharat Scouts and Guides
(1) Promotion of Sports and Games. – Keeping in view the importance of sports, the Punjab Government created the Sports Department in 1961 and appointed players of national and international fame as Sports Officers. at the district level, this department is under the charge of the Senior Sports Officer, Hoshiarpur, who is assisted by a number of Sports Coaches to give training to the boys and girls. Coaching-centres have been set up for this purpose. Every Coach visits the rural areas for attending rural coaching-camps, besides arranging tournaments by the Sports Department. He also helps to arrange tournaments by other departments. A swimming-pool has also been constructed at Hoshiarpur. The Sports Department gives scholarships to the distinguished players. It also gives grants for the development of playgrounds.
An Indoor Stadium has recently been constructed at Hoshiarpur which is run by the District Sports Council Hoshiarpur. It is of its own type in the State which provides facilities for various indoor games such as basketball, badminton, boxing, gymnastic, etc. It has two spacious halls.
The following sports associations are functioning in the district :-
District Olympic
Association, Hoshiarpur
This association was established in the district on April 20, 1958. It main objectives are to promote of all kinds of sports activities in the district with a view to stimulating the people’s interest in sports and games.
The association gives grants to sports associations for promoting sports, holding district championships and sending contingents to participate in the State meets. At the district level, championships in football, hockey, volleyball, cricket, basketball, badminton, wrestling, etc. are arranged annually by the respective sports associations.
District Football
Association, Hoshiarpur
This association holds district and State-level football tournaments known as Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Football Tournament. State-level football tournament is also arranged at mahalpur under the aegis of this association for the last 15 years. It is named ‘Principal Harbajan Singh Football Tournament’ after a veteran educationist.
Apart from the above, the following sports associations are very active in the district :-
(a) District Volleyball Association
(b) District Basketball Association
(c) District Hockey Association
(d) District Kabbadi Association
(e) District Cricket Association
(f) District Athletic Association
(g) District Wrestling Association
(2) National Fitness Corps. – On the recommendations of the Kunzru Committee, the Department of National Fitness Corps was created in 1963 by merging together the national Discipline Scheme, Auxiliary Cadet Corps and Physical Education.
The activities of the National Fitness Corps include drill-marching, physical exercise, lezim, games and relays, track and field events, gymnastics and malkhumb, national integration, songs, the national Anthem and the national Flag, tippri, yoga and cultural activities. These activities inculcate discipline, obedience, patriotism, firmness, steadiness, national integration and self-confidence among the students.
The total strength of the students this scheme in the schools (6th to 11th classes) of the Hoshiarpur District, as on march 31, 1975, was 20,772 boys and 8,838 girls. By March 31, 1975, forty-five schools were covered by the national Fitness Corps schemes in the district.
(3) National Cadet Corps. – This scheme was started in 1948 in the country. The National Cadet Corps training broadens the outlook of the students and develops in them the qualities of self-discipline, leadership, self-reliance and determination.
The aims of the National Cadet Corps are : to develop character, comradeship, the ideal of service and capacity for leadership in young men and women ; to provide service training for young men and women so as to stimulate interest in the defence of the country ; and to build up a reserve of manpower to enable the armed forces to expand rapidly in a national emergency.
The number of students on the rolls in the national Cadet Corps in the district, as on March 31, 1975, was as under :
Boys Girls Total
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Senior Division 1,092 342 1,434
Junior Division 1,851 -- 1,851
(4) Bharat Scouts and Guides. – Before independence, the Boy Scouts and the Civil Guides Association in India ran separately under their respective Commissioners. After 1937 owing to national awakening, some people formed an independent movement named as “The Hindustan Scouts Association”, which functioned parallel of the “Boy Scouts Association”. After independence, it was felt that there was no sense in having two associations. Consequently, on November 7, 1950, these two associations were merged into one association and was termed as ‘The Bharat Scouts and guides’. On August 15, 1951, the All-India Girl Guides Association also joined the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Punjab, has its State Headquarters at Chandigarh and a Training-Centre at Tara Devi (Simla Hills). There is a district association in every district. The District Association, Hoshiarpur, is very active. It organizes scouts and guides rallies, social- service camps at the time of melas, and gives training to young men and young women in cooking and handicrafts, tent-pitching, etc. This association teaches belief in God, fosters character-building, discipline, self-service, self-confidence, thereby ,promoting their physical mental, moral , moral and spiritual development. Besides, the association inculcates and develops loyalty, patriotism, and sense of service in the cause of the nation among the members.
As on march 31, 1975, the number of registered Scouts and Cubs, and Guides and Bulbuls in the Hoshiarpur District were 945 and 713, respectively.
There is no institution in the district for imparting training in fine arts, such as music, painting and dancing. However, there is a provision for teaching these subjects in some of the schools and colleges in the district as part of the curriculum.
(g) Oriental Schools and Colleges.
Besides the Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute, Hoshiarpur, the Sanatan Dharam Sanskrit College at Hoshiarpur and Sanatan Dharam Mahavidyalya at Daratpur are the other institutions for the study of Sanskrit and Hindi in the district, which are described below;-
Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute, Hoshiarpur,- It was started as a small private office by the late Swami Vishceshvaranand and Swami Nityanand , at Shantakut, Simla, in 1903, for the preparation of a Vedic lexicon . After the demise of swami Nityanand in 1914, Swami Vishveshvaranand continues the work at Simla till 1918, when as required by the Holkar Darbar ,which agreed to finance the project, the office was shifted to Indore. Five years later, the Swami left an urge to have the office established at Lahore where he entrusted the first Director, the late Acharya Dr. Vishva Bandhu, with the task of reorganising and running of the Institute as a regular, privately managed voluntary institution .The latter took the burden on himself and started the work of the vishvesharanand Vedic Research Institute, as it came to be so designated from January 1,1924. Ten years later, the research Department, which D.A.V. College Management had been running at Lahore since 1917 for the collection, preservation and publication of ancient manuscript and for conducting research in Sanskrit and Indian History, was also placed under the charge of Acharya Dr. Vishva Bandhu as its Director.
The work of the Institute was constantly gaining momentum and expending in scope, but its progress was impeded by the partition of the country in 1947, when it had to leave Lahore. The Pakistan Government had imposed a ban which forbade the removing of the research Library, manuscripts and academic-cum-administrative records of the institute from Lahore. But a few devoted and courageous workers of the institute came forward and succeeded in removing the said materials. The regular work of the institute was restarted from November2,1947 at Hoshiarpur in privately owned premises ,popularly known as Sadhu Ashram . These premises were later on donated to the Institute in 1956 by the sons and wife of Shri Dhani Ram Bhalla who died in 1950 . In 1957 , the Punjab University created at the institute its Department of Manuscript Transcription and research ,mainly with a view to transcribing manuscripts written in south Indian scripts into the Devnagri script. The Institute also extended in 1959 its academic activity to Chandigarh by setting up a sub-office there to pursue and develop the linguistic and allied studies. In the same year the Institute also started its own Post-Graduate Sanskrit Teaching Department .
In 1965, the Punjab University proposed that even through the Institute might remain at Hoshiarpur, it should become a part of the said university. And pursuant to a mutually accepted decision, the Institute’s department of teaching. Research, Publication and Library were integrated to the University from July 1,1965 and is known as the Vishveshvaranand Vishva Bandhu Institue of Sanskrit and Indological Studies ,while the remaining department of cultural Literature. Translation, Hindi. Printing and Sales organisation continued to function as before as the V.V. Research Institute. Both the institutions function under one roof and, in a way. Each serves as a complement to the other in matters of research literary and cultural activities and contributes to the promotion of knowledge as a whole.
The Institute had the benefit of the guidance of Acharya Dr Vishva Bandhu, who functioned as the Life-Director of both the institutions till his demise on August 1,1973,
The institute had 12 academic departments, including the Sanskrit and Hindi College. It is running M.A. Acharya, Shastri and Visharada classes in Sanskrit and Prabhakar classes in Hindi . The institute is also running a one year course for training post M.A., research scholars who , after successfully compleing this course, are required to get enrolled for the course and obtain the Ph. D. degree. It brings out three journals,viz. Vishna Jyoti (cultural Hindi ,Monthly), Visheshvaranand Indological Journal(bi-annual, English research organ ), and Visva- Samskrtam (Sanskrit, quarterly). The Institute has its own printing press. There is a rich library, with about 90,000 printed volumes and about 10,000 ancient manuscripts, including about 4,000 palm-leaf manuscripts written in different South Indian scripts. The reading –room attached to the library is regularly provided with about 250 papers and other periodicals.
The number of students on the rolls of the Institute in Sanskrit and Parbhakar (Honours’ in Hindi )classes during 1974-75 was 117 and 71,respectively.
Sanatam Dharam Sanskrit College , Hoshiarpur,- Established in 1890, the college is being run by Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Hoshiarpur.It is housed in a specious building. The college prepares students for Pragaya,Vishard and Shastri (Parts 1 and 11) examinations of the Punjab University Chandigarh. No fees are charged from the students. The college also provides them with free boarding and lodging . The students generally hail from HimachaL Pradesh . About 70-80 students are admitted every year in the college.
Sanatam Dharam Mahavidyalaya, Datarpur,- This institution is said to have been established hundred years back. It prepares students for Prabhakar ,Vishard and Shashtri examination of the Punjab University, Chandigarh. No fees are charged from students. Free boarding loading is provided by the Thakurdwara Baba Lal Dayal, Datarpur.The students usually come from Himachal Pradesh . About sixty students are admitted annually in the institution .
(h) Adult Literacy, Social Education and Measures for the
Diffusion of Calture among the Masses
The scheme of social education has been functioning under the Punjab Education Department since 1954-55. As on march 31, 1975, there were 25 social education centres(10 for males and 15 for females ) in the district. These centres are looked after by the Supervisors, who function under the circle and Social Education Officer, Jullundur Circle, Jullundur.
In females centres, alongwith education the females are given training in tailoring. They are also given training in durrie and niwar-making, dying, soap-making and household decoration. They are given lectures on hygiene about child-care on the lives of great men.
At the male centres, the males, apart from adult education, are imparted training ion new and improved methods of agriculture, increasing income and employment, and Panchayati Raj, etc.
(i) Education
for the Handicapped
No such institution exists in the district.
(j) Cultural
and Literary Societies and Periodicals.
All colleges/schools have different types of societies and clubs which aim at spreading cultural activities among the students. The schools and colleges also draw up cultural programmes and participate in the national functions. The cultural and literary societies, functioning in the district, are mentioned below:
Cultural Societies.- The main activities of cultural societies include plays, dances, songs, music, etc. during the Navratra days, ram Lila, is staged by some societies at important places in the district. Among these societies, mention may be made of Shri Ram Lila Committee, Hoshiarpur, established about a century back. It stages Ram Lila every year with great enthusiasm. A notable performance of the committee is the scene of ‘Ram Vivah’ some days before Dussehra, when a huge procession is taken out through the main bazaars of the city. A large number of people from the adjoining areas assemble of witness the procession. The Committee comprises about 100 members and its election is held annually.
Literary Societies.- The literary aim at promoting languages (Hindi & Punjabi) and literature. These arrange symposia, dramas and discussions and bring out their publications from time to time. The literary societies functioning in the district are mentioned below:
(1) Punjabi Sahit Sabha, Hoshiarpur.- Started in 1968, the Punjabi Sahit Sabha, Hoshiarpur, aims at developing the Punjabi language and cultures. Its important activities include the holding of story –writing and poetical symposium. Literary meeting and seminars and to the publishing of books of Punjabi writers.
(2) Punjabi Sahit Sabha, Pur Hiran (Hoshiarpur).- Started in October, 1973, the Punjabia Sahit Sabha, Pur Hiran, aims at encouraging the writing of stories, poems, essays, etc. It holds monthly meetings where healthy discussions are held on the writings of the members and the invitees. It brings out a magazine entitled’ Kadam’. In 1974-75, it had 18 members.
(3) Doaba Kavi Mandal, Punjab, Tanda Urmar.- It has been functioning in the district for the last 10 years. Its main objective is to promote creative writing. A few members of the Mandal are the members of the State Advisory Committee of the Language Department .
(4) Punjabi Sabhijacharik Kendar, Hoshiarpur,- Eastalished in January,1973, it is a non- political cultural society and aims at the developing the culture of Punjab. Its main function is to organise cultural activities, such as literary seminars, talks and lectures on topics concerning culture, literature and education. Poetical symposia and other similar programmes are also organized by it on socio-religious occasions.
Periodicals
For particulars regarding the periodicals, etc. published in the district, refer to Chapter XVIII, ‘Public Life and Voluntary Social Service Organisation’.
Libraries
The libraries are the temple of learning which enshrine wisdom of all ages and throw open wide vistas of knowledge to the seekers. These help the people to develop their latent faculties faculties. The library movement has reached the rural people, as almost all the panchayat samitis in the district are opening libraries in their respective areas. The towns of the district, of course, have this facility. Besides school and college libraries, the following libraries of note are functioning in the district:-
(1) District Library, Hoshiarpur.- Established on July 5,1975, it is under the control of the Education Department. It has 3600 books and has 32 members. It subscribers to 6 dailies and eight weeklies 1 monthlies.
(2) Vishveshvaranand Library, Hoshiarpur.- This library is run by the Vishveshvaranand Vishva Bandhu Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies, Punjab university, Hoshiarpur. It contains about 90,000printed volumes and about 10,000 ancient manuscripts, written in various scripts and on old materials like palm- leaf, birch back and on old handmade paper. This precious material includes several important sub collection ,some of which started being made ,at Lahore round about 1880.The library specializes in books in Indology and contains a large number of the rare and valuable works in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, English and several other Indian and foreign languages, on ancient medieval and modern Indian Languages and literatures, including religion, philosophy, history, archaeology and ancient Indian sciences, arts and culture in general . About 250 periodicals, including dailies. Weeklies, fortnightlies, monthlies, quarterlies and bi-annuals in various languages are received regularly in the library. The membership of the library is open to the public on depositing a security of Rs 30, and paying an annual subscription of Rs. 5.
(3) Lachhman Dass Municipal Public Library, Hoshiarpur.- Originally started as a regarding room in 1983 in the memory of Lachhman Dass Sud, this library was taken by the Municipal Committee, Hoshiarpur in the early fifties of the present century. A spacious hall was constructed in 1953 and women and children sections were added to the library in 1959. It runs five reading-rooms, in all, in the city. The library has about 7,600 books, with a membership of 232. It subscribes to 25 dailies (English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu), 42 monthlies, 18 fortnightlies and 20 weeklies.
(4) Doctor Harbhajan Singh Library, Gardhiwala.- This library was established in 1949 to commemorate a great eye surgeon, Doctor Harbhajan Singh is being maintained by the Khalsa Higher Secondary School, Garhdiwala. The library has about 5,000 books and has 70 members.
Museums, etc.
The Archeological Department maintains a museum in the Vishvaranand Vedic Research, Institute, Hoshiarpur. It is housed in the library premises of the Institute and contains a rich collection of the library from Dholbaha, Harappa and relies and paintings and photographs of the archeological monuments from all over India. The museum was opened o November 7, 1971. It attracts a large number of visitors and I a valuable addition to studies in Indian history and culture.
APPENDIX I
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Education institutions and scholars at the primary stage in the Hoshiarpur District, as on March 31, 1975 |
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Schools |
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Number of Institutions |
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Number of schools |
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Government |
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Private |
|
Total |
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|
|
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
|
Primary |
1,051 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1,052 |
4 |
1,056 |
92,766 |
76,985 |
1,69,751 |
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Basic Primary Schools |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(Source: District Education Officer, Hoshiarpur)
APPENDIX II
(vide page 344….)
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Education institutions and scholars at the Secondary stage in the Hoshiarpur District, as on March 31, 1975 |
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Schools |
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Number of Institutions |
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Number of schools |
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Government |
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Private |
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Total |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
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Higher Secondary Schools |
8 |
3 |
15 |
2 |
23 |
5 |
28 |
14,862 |
6,434 |
21,296 |
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High Schools |
61 |
10 |
42 |
7 |
103 |
17 |
120 |
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|
Middle Schools |
83 |
20 |
6 |
4 |
89 |
24 |
113 |
34,526 |
18,285 |
52,811 |
|
Total |
152 |
33 |
63 |
13 |
215 |
46 |
261 |
49,388 |
24,719 |
74,107 |
(Source: District Education Officer, Hoshiarpur)