Basanti Devi College
Basanti Devi College is the first government sponsored college in Kolkata and was founded by the Government of West Bengal in 1959 with the mission of empowerment of women. Named after the eminent freedom fighter Basanti Devi, the first lady to be imprisoned under British Rule for being involved in the war of Independence of India. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta.[1]
| Type | Undergraduate college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1959 |
| Affiliation | University of Calcutta |
| President | Sri. Sibranjan Chatterjee |
| Principal | Dr. Indrila Guha |
| Address | 147B, Rash Behari Ave, Ballygunge , , , 743355 , 22°31′09″N 88°21′42″E / 22.519302°N 88.3616963°ECoordinates: 22°31′09″N 88°21′42″E / 22.519302°N 88.3616963°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Basanti Devi College |
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  Location in Kolkata  Basanti Devi College (India) | |
The College
The college is located in the junction of urban and the rural conglomerate. Basanti Devi College caters the women students for both the localities. A large group of them are students of the college are also from backward classes; minority communities and some are also from below poverty line. There is provision for admitting women with special needs.
Notable alumni
- Lopamudra Mitra, singer
- Tanusree Chakraborty, actress
See also
References
- ↑ "Affiliated College of University of Calcutta". Archived from the original on 18 February 2012.
External links
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