Taparia Junior College : Project Report 2023-2024
The Anusuya Devi Taparia Junior College Talwada, located in Taluka Vikramgad, Dist-Palghar, was established in 2004-2005 with the support of Adivasi Seva Mandal Mumbai and the Rotary Club of Bombay. The aim was to provide education to the poor, hardworking, and needy Adivasi students of this remote region. Since its inception, the college has seen significant improvements in both student numbers and academic quality.
Academic Excellence
Due to the tireless efforts of the principal and teachers from the academic year 2004-2005 through 2023-2024, the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) results in both Science and Arts have been consistently outstanding.In recognition of the college’s early performance, the Department of Tribal Development, Thane, awarded the college the first prize of “Adarsh KanishthMahavidyalya” in 2008-2009. The college has since built on this reputation, attracting support from NGOs in the area.
Infrastructure and Support
A recent donation of ₹2.8 crores from an NGO will fund the construction of a boys’ hostel. This ground plus two-storey structure will accommodate 400 students and provide bunk beds and all necessary amenities.
Co-curricular Achievements
The students have excelled in various sports competitions, including kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, running, high jumping, long jumping, marathon, and relay. The college has maintained a tradition of participating in the Annual Science Exhibition.
Environmental and Personal Development Programmes The “One Student One Tree” plantation programme, started in 2004, continues to thrive, with ongoing efforts to nurture the trees across the campus. The college also conducts lectures on career guidance, health, and hygiene, where the principal and teachers provide valuable personal and health guidance. This initiative has led many alumni to become doctors, engineers, teachers, policemen, nurses, and other government officials. Plans are underway to have these successful alumni speak to current students.
Cultural Preservation
All national festivals and cultural events are observed and organised by the students. The college is developing a programme to help students preserve various cultural traditions.
The Anusuya Devi Taparia Junior College continues to excel in academics, co-curricular activities, and personal development, fostering a bright future for its students.