Anandaram Dhekial Phookan College Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Gym, Cafeteria & Other Facilities

Rohini Pandey

Amenities

Ambedkar Study Centre

The Ambedkar Study Centre running at the College started its functioning from 7th August 2010 spreading the message and ideals of Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar in certain specific areas of the district .The centre after receiving the generous grants from UGC activated some programmes like Arts and Quiz Competition, Death anniversary Celebration, Lecture Programme, Photo Exhibition, Educational Excursion etc. related to Ambedkar. The study centre also completed two research projects on the vision of Ambedkar.

Gandhian Study Centre

The Gandhian study centre running at the College, started its functioning from January, 2008 spreading the message and ideals of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi in the present day violent-ridden society. The centre conducted art competition, essay competition, lecture programme, workshop on Gandhi at the college as well as in some other areas of the district such as Women Destitute Home, Samata Society office at Haibargaon, Central Jail Nagaon, Bagalipara, Jagari Higher Secondary School etc. A three months certificate course on Gandhi was also organized in the College. Moreover, various literary and educational excursions are held from time to time. A Book written by Dr. Abu Hanifa “Mohanar Pora Mahatmaloi,” was published by the centre. Three research projects on Gandhi were successfully completed. Following the noble principles of Gandhi students undertook a campus cleaning programme at college campus. Also poster campaigning and wall writing programme was done in different places of Nagaon district.
A week long literacy camp was organized by Gandhian study centre at the College, Nagaon and in collaboration with Assam Mahila Samata Society, Nagaon from 10.02.11 to 16.02.11 at Bura Raja Gaon, a tribal area of Raha, Nagaon. The centre organized a lecture programme on 31st January, 2011 at the College’s conference hall on the topic “Non violence, the only way”. The programme was graced with the great grand son-in-law of Mahatma Gandhi dedicated social worker Sri Yogendra Parikh from Gujrat and Sri Harish Kumar Mansukhlal Bhatta, Founder Secretary of Kakila Vikas Ashram, dedicated social worker from Gahpur.

Gymnasium of A.D.P. College

Recognized as one of the healthiest practices the Gymnasium of the ADP College was constructed with financial assistance of the UGC and was opened for students’ use in 2013. Since then, ADP College gymnasium club was formed. Students and teachers who intend to do physical exercise in the gymnasium must become a member of the gymnasium club by paying a nominal admission fee. Not only boys but also girls can also become a gymnasium member and do physical exercise. The gymnasium of the college possess state of the art instruments and exercise tools including two sets of multi-gyms and is arguably one of the most decorated and fascinated centre of its type in the region. General timing of the gymnasium of the college is 6AM-7 AM in the morning and 4 PM- 7 PM in the evening. A trainer is also appointed in the gymnasium. He guides, trains and teaches students to use different gymnasium equipments.

Library

The Central Library which is the heart of the College was established in 1959. It provides one of the important academic services to the Institute. It is a well equipped Library, centrally located with easy access and does provide right impetus for the intellectual growth of the students, teachers, research scholars & others around.

Presently, the Library is located in a separate building with 850 sq. meter floor area & having around 44325 collections of books and other documents.  The Central Library with its modern collection of knowledge resources and innovative information services fills an essential role for students, faculty, and the surrounding community in their intellectual pursuits. It is a hybrid library with the state-of-the-art technological applications. The Library holds knowledge resources predominantly related to Science, Humanities and Social Sciences & other allied subjects. OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue) facility is available at the ground Floor of the Library. However OPAC can also be accessed through any terminal on the Library.  The Library offers a range of information services to support the learning process set to the highest professional standards. Library is an active member of UGC N-LIST Consortium through which online full text journals can be accessed.