Government Degree College Ani at Haripur
Distt. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Government Degree College Ani at haripur ( Kullu )
The Govt. College Ani is a countryside college situated in the pristine beauty of nature at place Haripur which is 7k.m. from Ani, the prominent tehsil headquater of this area in district Kullu popularly known as outer Seraj. It came into being in June 17, 2006 with tireless efforts of the local people under leadership of octogenarian social worker Late Sh. Hari Ram. The college complex is spread over an area of nearly 23.6 bighas of land donated by the villagers who were keen on bringing a transformation through education in this remote locality of the state. The college building is beautifully architecturally designed in the background of hill landscape and the college shifted in the present campus in August, 2012.
The college is co-educational institution duly affiliated to the Himachal Pradesh University Shimla. Initially the Arts stream was started from the academic session 2006 – 07. The commerce faculty has been introduced from the session 2014 – 15 and science faculty has started its functioning from the session 2016 – 17. The number of students is increasing every year because of the good infrastructural facilities, remarkable teaching standard and amiable environment of the institute where they get an opportunity for all round development.
In the college, students participate actively in extra-curricular activities, NSS, Rovers & Rangers and mark their winning participation at various state and national level competitions. The college magazine ‘SerajVani’ provides an opportunity to the students to express their creative skills. Various clubs and societies are formed in the college which gives the students a platform to show their brilliance and to make their college experience memorable and unforgettable. The college has developed all modern facilities of sports which includes Gymnasium, Boxing ring, Kabaddi Mat, Mats for High Jump, Pole Vault and Judo, Badminton Court, Table for Table Tennis, Specious class rooms, laboratories, smart classrooms, computer lab, conference hall equipped with CCTV cameras, AC Office/Staff Room/ E-Library, playground with neat, clean and green campus.
The college is still in its infancy, yet it has made great strides in the field of academics, cultural and sports activities over the short span of time. During the session 2022 – 23 our college has won the first position in HPU Youth Festival Group – II (Folk Orchestra) competition for fourth time.
The college proposes construction of girls’ hostel, boys’ hostel, auditorium, residential quarters for staff, fencing of campus and extension of play ground with Volleyball and Basketball court facilities in the coming session. In this session, B.Sc. in Computer Science has been introduced and the college also proposes to introduce new courses of Computer Application, Journalism and Mass Communication, Tourism and Travels, BBA and BCA in near future.
The college aims at the overall development of the students by ensuring their participation in all cultural, sports and other co-curricular activities along with the excellence in the academics. Highly qualified and experienced faculty members are making their continuous efforts in shaping the future of the students. At present this college is catering the needs of interior areas of District Mandi, Shimla besides Ani. It has proved a boon to the poor students of these areas in general and girl students in particular as more than 60 per cent girls are on its roll.
With the continues efforts of faculty and students very soon this college will achieve academic excellence, intellectual vigor, culture and moral sensitivity and making this journey of learning an ‘Unstoppable Voyage’.
Our motto, तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु (Tejasvinavadhitamstu), which translates to "May the knowledge we gain enlighten and enrich our lives," encapsulates our essence by encouraging us to seek and cultivate knowledge that illuminates our lives. 'Tejasvinavadhitamstu' is part of a hymn from the Taittiriya Upanishad, expressing the importance of seeking knowledge and wisdom in our lives. Knowledge is seen as a guiding light, enabling us to make informed decisions and grow as individuals. By wishing for our knowledge to be bright, we are asking for clarity, understanding, and insight in all aspects of our lives. In today's fast-paced world, striving for knowledge is more important than ever. By constantly expanding our minds and learning new things, we can adapt to new situations, make better choices, and lead more fulfilling lives. The 'Tejasvinavadhitamstu' hymn encourages continuous learning and growth, seeking new opportunities for self-improvement. May our knowledge always be bright, guiding us towards a brighter future.