About Shri Jai Narain Misra Post Graduate (KKC) College
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The motto of the college is "Vidyamratumshanute"- knowledge is like nectar that makes a person immortal
Founded in 1917, as a modest Anglo-Sanskrit School, this premier institution of U.P. marched from strength to strength ever since.
It was upgraded to a middle school in 1918, high school in 1920. Intermediate college in 1923, a degree college in 1946, a full fledged degree
college (Arts, Science, Commerce faculties) in 1954. Today it is the biggest associated college of Lucknow University catering to the needs of
approx 10,000 students at graduate and post-graduate levels with faculties namely Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, BEd. , BBA(IB) and B P. Ed.
with a staff of over 400. Substantial funding was provided by the gracious magnanimity of Late Pt. Deen Dayal Misra. It blossomed into a fine
institution under the loving care and expert guidance of Late Justice Gokaran Nath Misra. The Late Misra Brothers (Raoraja Shyam Bihari and Sukhdev
Bihari Misra), popularly known as "Misra Bandhu" fostered it to new heights. The exemplary endeavor, vision and enthusiasm of Late Pt. Shri Narain
Misra (Bappaji) and Late Pt. Suraj Din Bajpai (former Deputy Secretary, Finance, Government of U.P.) admirably furthered the cause of education through
this institution.
Late Raisahib Pt. Jai Narain Misra (Kakaji) was its Secretary Manager right from its inception. Later he was unanimously elected its president.
In fact he was the principal architect, the father-figure of this institution. A noted philanthropist, "Kakaji" was the patron- saint of numerous
trusts and societies, dedicated to the cause of education in Lucknow and else where and it was his perseverance, devotion, confidence and matchless
devotion which shaped the college into what it is today, a premiere institution not only of U.P. but of India as well. Kakaji had been the moving
spirit behind its phenomenal progress. His recurring and non-recurring donations ran into lacs. Naturally and rightly so, the college was christened
after his name. Formerly it was known as Kanya Kubja College, Kanya Kubja being the name by which Uttar Pradesh was known in ancient India
(under Harshvardhava, 7th century A.D.)
Presently Shri V.N. Mishra, Director General of Police (Retd.) U.P. is the president of the Managing committee of the college; Shri G.C. Shukla is its
Secretary-Manager. Shri Nageshwar Pandey is the principal of the college.
Vision
The founders of the college envisioned to impart education to all the sections of the society to empower them as a class of intellectually, morally and spiritually sound and committed citizens who will become not only professionally qualified but also have a vision for the betterment of the society and the building of the Nation. This vision was based on principle of equality, liberty and fraternity enshrined in our constitution. The vision and mission of this college is reflected in the admission process of the students, the conduct of the teaching faculties, the quality education and in the thrust on extracurricular activities of the students along with academic excellence.
Mission
- To impart access to education not only to the students of upper strata of the society but also to the unprivileged and underprivileged.
- To impart quality education in all fields of Academics viz. Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, Law and Education.
- To create a teaching- learning environment where the pursuit of higher knowledge, professional skills and prospective jobs can be made without any discrimination of caste, creed, gender or religion.
- To promote women empowerment by imparting equal opportunities of education and skill development to girls.
- To inculcate an environment promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and novel ideas.
- To promote awareness on ecological and environmental issues.
- To promote Indian tradition and culture.
- To impart vocational training to students to become employable youth.
- To sensitize the students towards their social responsibilities.
- To promote cultural and sports activities for a holistic development of students.