“>College principal Madhu Prabha Singh on Sunday said one of the most pressing concerns is the shortage of faculty teachers. “With a wide range of UG, PG and vocational courses, including MBA and MCA, the existing faculty strength is woefully inadequate — only 29 faculty members out of a sanctioned strength of 44,” she said.Patna: Danapur’s Bindeshwar Singh (BS) College, a constituent unit of Patliputra University, is grappling with severe resource and faculty crunch, impacting its ability to provide quality education across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and vocational courses, despite its long history of 71 years.College principal Madhu Prabha Singh on Sunday said one of the most pressing concerns is the shortage of faculty teachers. “With a wide range of UG, PG and vocational courses, including MBA and MCA, the existing faculty strength is woefully inadequate — only 29 faculty members out of a sanctioned strength of 44,” she said.Established in 1954 and spread across 12 acres of land, the college serves a diverse student body, with 50% of the students being women. However, over the years, the institution has struggled to meet the demands of an increasing student population, compounded by an acute shortage of classrooms, outdated infrastructure and lack of proper facilities. Singh added delay in the release of dues from the state govt towards the reimbursement of the girl students’ fees, pending for a long period, prevented the college from upgrading its infrastructure or providing necessary support to its staff and students. “The state govt owes the college approximately Rs 2 crore towards the reimbursement of the girl students’ fees,” she said.In terms of infrastructure, the college is also in dire need of renovation, especially its auditorium. Despite repeated requests to the state govt, no financial assistance has been forthcoming to renovate the auditorium or to build additional classrooms to accommodate the growing number of students, the principal said.The college is also facing difficulties in keeping pace with technological advancements, as it lacks the resources necessary to introduce digital learning tools and modern teaching methods. “It is disheartening to see 71-year-old college with such a long-standing legacy struggling to maintain basic infrastructure and faculty strength,” principal said. She added that with a significant number of girls (3,750) out of the total strength of 7,500, the college plays a crucial role in providing educational opportunities to young women in the region, many of whom come from underprivileged backgrounds, and thus empowering them, she said. Patna: Danapur’s Bindeshwar Singh (BS) College, a constituent unit of Patliputra University, is grappling with severe resource and faculty crunch, impacting its ability to provide quality education across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and vocational courses, despite its long history of 71 years.College principal Madhu Prabha Singh on Sunday said one of the most pressing concerns is the shortage of faculty teachers. “With a wide range of UG, PG and vocational courses, including MBA and MCA, the existing faculty strength is woefully inadequate — only 29 faculty members out of a sanctioned strength of 44,” she said.Established in 1954 and spread across 12 acres of land, the college serves a diverse student body, with 50% of the students being women. However, over the years, the institution has struggled to meet the demands of an increasing student population, compounded by an acute shortage of classrooms, outdated infrastructure and lack of proper facilities. Singh added delay in the release of dues from the state govt towards the reimbursement of the girl students’ fees, pending for a long period, prevented the college from upgrading its infrastructure or providing necessary support to its staff and students. “The state govt owes the college approximately Rs 2 crore towards the reimbursement of the girl students’ fees,” she said.In terms of infrastructure, the college is also in dire need of renovation, especially its auditorium. Despite repeated requests to the state govt, no financial assistance has been forthcoming to renovate the auditorium or to build additional classrooms to accommodate the growing number of students, the principal said.The college is also facing difficulties in keeping pace with technological advancements, as it lacks the resources necessary to introduce digital learning tools and modern teaching methods. “It is disheartening to see 71-year-old college with such a long-standing legacy struggling to maintain basic infrastructure and faculty strength,” principal said. She added that with a significant number of girls (3,750) out of the total strength of 7,500, the college plays a crucial role in providing educational opportunities to young women in the region, many of whom come from underprivileged backgrounds, and thus empowering them, she said.
Published On Apr 14, 2025 at 08:04 PM IST
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