Lady Irwin College, Delhi

Delhi (Delhi) Estd : 1932 Approved by : UGC Type : Public

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Overview

The Lady Irwin College is a constituent college for women, in University of Delhi, under the memorandum of Association of The Lady Irwin College Society. With an aim for holistic development of women students, and their capacity building through carefully designed academic programmes and extramural activities. The institute proffers diploma, UG, PG courses in home science, dietetics, public health nutrition, B.Ed in accordance with University of Delhi curriculum. It aims for holistic development of women students, and their capacity building through carefully designed academic programmes and extramural activities. The Lady Irwin College aphorism is VIDYA HI SEWA. The teaching learning transactions true to the motto Endeavour to inculcate a sense of knowledge to serve through carefully designed outreach experiences. The College has always provided headship to other institutions in the nation in teaching, research and extension in Home Science, both at central universities and Home Science colleges with agricultural institutions. Lady Irwin College has celebrated 77 years in 2009.The education in this college aims towards capacity building for entrepreneurship, improved quality of life and overall development of the students. It is a nodal and template institution for Home Science education in the country. The disciplines in the college are artistic, creative, culturally rooted and contemporary. The programmes are scientifically planned which include education in textile technology, food processing, metabolism, environment, sustainable technologies, food safety, health and disease and human development. The focus of college is to have holistic education for the all round development of the students.

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BSc 3 Courses Available
B.Ed 2 Courses Available
MSc 5 Courses Available
PGD 1 Courses Available

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Lady Irwin College Placement

With the rich experience and confidence gained by the students, the post-graduates of the department are now placed in important positions with various organizations like Government, International Agencies, NGOs, Food Industries, Catering establishment, Hospitals and Teaching Institutions in India and abroad. They are working as researchers; teachers; public health nutritionists; research and ...

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Awards and Rankings

Year	Achievements
2015	Award to Five Innovative Projects. Choice Based Credit Systems (CBCS) initiated in July. Two Years B.Ed. and Two Years B.Ed. Special Education (MR). Student Center (New Building), Department of Education. Best College Award for International Education and Leadership Summit Award.
2014	First Prize from Delhi University at Antardhvani â€œGood Teaching Practicesâ€ Feb. 2014. Intuitional Award on Multidisciplinary Healthcare, AIIMS, January 2014. Golden Jubilee Celebration of DCE and RMDA Department. Center for Post Graduate Studies (New Building). Nina Sibal Award
2013	Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) initiated in July 2013.
2012	College completes 80 years. Silver Jubilee of Department of Fabric and Apparel Science.
2011	Wi-Fi Connectivity in the College (DU).
2010	Silver Jubilee of Special Assistance Programme (SAP) supported by UGC. 40 years of Department of Human Development and Childhood Studies.
2009	Infrastructure Expansion in College (DU infrastructure grant) Renovation and Up-gradation of College Library (DU infrastructure grant) Renovation and Up-gradation of PG Hostel (UGC grant)
2008	Golden Jubilee of Department of Food & Nutrition. National Environment Awareness Award from Khadi and Village Industries and Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment.
2007	Introduced B.Ed. Special Education (MR). Initiated revised M.Sc. Programme. - M.Sc. Food & Nutrition - M.Sc. Human Development and Childhood Studies. - M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science - M.Sc. Resource Management & Design Application - M.Sc. Development Communication & Extension - Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition Platinum Jubilee International Conference, Epigenesis: Empowerment for Excellence in Home Science. Lady Irwin College was identified as "Center for Advanced Studies"by University Grant Commission.
2006	Platinum Jubilee Year Nov. 2006-2007. Renovation and Restoration of UG Hostel (Govt. of NCR grant). Metro linkage to College.
2005	Golden Jubilee of the Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Child Study Centre. Herbal life Award.
2004	Inauguration of Communication Laboratory: Initiation of Network link with Delhi University. Inauguration of fully automated library. The Babar Road, Main Gate and Delhi Metro Mandi House Station.
2003	College got ERNET connectivity through DU, RFID loop.
2002	State-of-art Saroja Nutrition Studio inaugurated. Golden Jubilee of the Education Department.
2000	Celebrating the Millennium Woman : Literary and Fine Arts Fair.
1999	The study abroad programme with the Michigan State University, College of Human Ecology, U.S.A., initiated.
1998	Silver Jubilee of the Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition (DDPHN).
1997	Computerisation of the Library.
1992	Diamond Jubilee of the College.
1990	Communication and Extension Cell upgraded by UGC as Department for Special Assistance (DSA).
1988	The Enabling Centre for children with special needs set up.
1987	Masters degree in Textiles and Clothing introduced.
1985	University Grants Commission (UGC) sponsored the establishment of a Communication and Extension Cell under Department Research Scheme (DRS).
1983	Silver Jubilee of the Foods and Nutrition Department.
1982	Golden Jubilee of the college.
1981	Inception of inclusive education at the nursery school.
1972	Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition introduced. Masters programme in Rural Community Extension restructured as Community Resource Management and Extension.
1970	Master’s degree in Child Development introduced.
1969	B.Sc. Home Science Honours degree introduced. Lady Irwin College Society (Regd.) established.
1964	Masters degree in Rural Community Extension introduced.
1960	Library shifted to the new building.
1959	Foods and Nutrition Block built.
1958	Masters degree in Foods and Nutrition introduced.
1955	Nursery School inaugurated by Rajkumari Amrit Kaur: Exchange programme instituted with the University of Tennessee in the U.S. for faculty.
1953	Science Block built.
1952	One year programme of Bachelor in Education introduced: Exchange programme initiated with Sarah Lawrence and Briarchliff College U.S.
1950	The College became affiliated to the University of Delhi. B.Sc. in Home Science offered.
1938	The college moved to the current premises.
1936	Two year Diploma in Domestic Science, one year Diploma in Teaching and a Certificate in Needlework offered.
1933	Establishment of hostel with 60 students.
1932	Establishment of the college with 11 students under the directorship of Mrs. Hannah Sen offering one year Certificate Course in Home Science.