Vivekananda College, Alipurduar

About Vivekananda College, Alipurduar

The college was established in 1985 as a result of the hearty co-operation of the inhabitants of Alipurduar the vast and adjacent locality and the sincere efforts of strict supervision of Late Nani Bhattacharje, the former MLA, Piyush Tirkey, former MP, Late Nani Gopal Sarker, former Vice-Chairman of the Municipality of Alipurduar, Late Manojit Na, former Vice-Chairman, of the Municipality of Alipurduar. First meeting for establishment of the college was convened by Late Sunil Kumar Bhowmick, former Principal, Alipurduar college on 02/05/1985. It is exemplary that people belonging to different strata of the society donated money to raise funds for the establishment of the college. The college land was donated by Sri Ramkrishna Ashram, Alipurduar Janction. The foundation of the college is marked by the earnest desire of various eminent personalities and association top remote higher education in the locality. On 18/11/1986 the foundation stone of the new college building was laid by Prof Nirmal Bose, MIC, Higher Education, Industry Et Commerce, Govt, of West Bengal. In the initial stage, classes were held in a building of Sri Durga Das Saha at Birpara Chowpati, on 3rd October, 1985. Prof Dipti Bhusan Dutta, Vice-Chancellor, North Bengal University inaugurated the ceremonial function of its opening day and Sri Nani Bhattacharya, Honble Minister of Irrigation Et Water Ways graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Other dignified and Honble Speakers on the occasion were Sri Raghabendra Singh. ISA, Sub-Divisional Officer, Alipurduar, Dr BK Bajpair, Registrar of North Bengal University and Sri Jogendra Nath Sinh Roy, MLA. The college has succeeded in achieving several goals in its long 32 years span and is progressing with a positive attitude towards brighter future.