Institutional Distinctiveness
The institution is committed to develop integrated personality of the students, as is reflected in our vision statement “Education is that which Liberates and Cultivating the young generation spiritually, mentally, physically providing them equal opportunities” to deal with global challenges successfully.
The college very well responds to the values imbibed in the vision of the institution. The management has check out the priorities and has short listed the areas to work on; such as environment awareness and social awareness programmes and events related to health and hygiene, cleanliness, illiteracy and gender issues.
Under Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, the volunteers cleaned the college premises by “Shram Daan” with full zest and zeal. With the help of Poster, Slogans and songs, they were acquainted with the challenges of global warming. The program on “National Integration Day, Voter Awareness programme and Traffic Awareness programmes made the students socially and morally conscious.
Progressive Education Accentuated by Holistic and Humanistic Perspectives: Academic excellence is essential and the college strives to cultivate intelligence that comes with being when one acts in perfect harmony both intellectually and emotionally. Thus, the teacher and the student together explore the whole of life and knowledge that stems from within. The teaching learning environment is in line with NEP 2020 where every effort is made already towards capacity building, which is strengthened by giving freedom to work to achieve the desired outcome. The vision, mission and objectives of the institution clearly point towards a value-based education for youngsters, based on the curriculum of the affiliating university .
Locational Significance The college has an eco-friendly campus located in the forest of Sonbhadra which is the starting part of Saranda dense forest and situated nearby the India s second largest dam Rihand Dam. Nevertheless, it has educational connectivity quite well through NH- 39 with its affiliating University and other colleges. Bus service and railway station making it accessible for students and staff. This location has helped further in digitalization of teaching-learning process. It has a forested area and nature indeed a spirit of co-existence. The college has a trail to allow students and staff to have a sublime walk amidst nature. Within the campus there is a mini open theatre created for learning performative arts beyond four walls. Thus, the whole ‘campus’ is an epitome of learning through Mother Nature.
Greenery and Campus Sustainability The college has a lush green campus with numerous perennial trees that is rich with wildlife conservation and co-existence. Bird-diversity, insect-diversity, peacocks, porcupine, snakes and komodo dragon- goh (various families) are common. Due to its green location, there are sitting arrangements under the trees and during pleasant weather the teachers take the classes in open classrooms. The campus has also an open-air theater to conduct cultural events and plays with seating capacity of approx. two thousand students. The college thus has a self-motivated and disciplined atmosphere coupled with freedom of expression to lead students to an overall environmental consciousness.
Synthesis of Traditional and Modern Pedagogy The college has worked to revive the pride of Indian culture and heritage and has tried to alter the system of education towards Indian culture and secular outlook leading to a more humane society. The practice in the college is an amalgamation of traditional as well as modern forms of imparting knowledge. The use of ICT platform and tools has become a regular feature for teachers and students in keeping pace with the global requirements. The college has well-maintained heritage buildings along with sufficient open learning spaces, technology supported classrooms which enables the students consistently. The students secured rank in academics which makes it one of the best colleges of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith.
Art & Cultural Tradition The college maintains its art and cultural traditions which are in harmony with the rich cultural heritage of south-eastern UP. Presentations of cultural diversity in college annual programmes ‘Srijanotsav’ and performances of nationally and internationally acclaimed college faculty in art exhibitions, are a few examples.
Opportunities and Future Prospects Baboo Ram Singh Mahavidyalaya totality follows the curriculum of the University. Any change in the curriculum is possible only at university level but the college has the freedom to introduce add-on/value-added short-term courses. The college does explore opportunities for further development such as it has a gender sensitized and rich women friendly environment combined with active process of learning. The college has successfully adopted ICT and has initiated the blended mode efficiently. The college has encouraged faculty and students to do research oriented projects and activities and has offered diploma/certificate courses to enhance employability. It is working to strengthen academic, social and industrial formal collaborations for further job opportunities. BRSM sensitizes students to an inclusive education through its OBC Cell/ST Cell/SC Cell/Minority Cell to allow all students to head a secured personal and professional life.