BACKGROUND & HISTORICITY OF THE COLLEGE

The institution is founded in 1st June 1962 in the historical town of Ichalkaranji.

The college is named after a social worker and a leader, Dattajirao Kadam.

The first college in Hatkanangale Tehsil for UG (1962) & PG (2007).

Ichalkaranji city is a leading centre of the textile industry also known as the "MANCHESTER OF MAHARASHTRA".

Ichalkaranji is a cosmopolitan town with mixed community from all parts of India.

The population of Ichalkaranji as per census 2021 was 3,72,000.

FEATURES OF THE COLLEGE

The college was accredited with 'A' grade by NAAC in the 3rd cycle.

Proactive management & energetic staff.

A grade in AAA by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and ISO 9001: 2015 certification.

Strong emphasis on holistic education.

Dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

"Ragging Free" Campus.

Strong Alumni Network with Financial & Non- Financial Assistance.

Inclusive environment promoting cultural diversity.

Promotion for women empowerment and gender equality.

Scholarship Facilities & Student aid funds to Economically Weaker Students.

The college offers conventional & professional programs at UG, PG.

COC/ short term certificate courses 45 without repeat count.

Conduct bridge courses and remedial coaching.

68 Active MoU's / linkages collaborations with industry academics.

Mentor-mentee Scheme with structured programme.

Digital classrooms with e-learning facilities in 14 classroom and laboratory.

Free Wi-fi Zones & IT Facilities/Computing Facilities.

Automated Library services with 77376 book collections.

Well maintained Campus Flora and Eco-friendly Campus.

Plastic Free Campus.

Special guidance for slow and advanced learners.

Voter Awareness Programme.

Community outreach programs by NSs.

184 Outstanding Awards in Sports, Cultural Programmes, NCC and NSS.

Competitive Examination and Career Guidance Cell.

Medical emergency services through Healthcare Centre.

Faculty contribution in curriculum design with committees of SUK.

Teachers' e-resources- Youtube Channels in their subjects.

137 research papers published & 13 Patents Awarded.

08 awards in Avishkar (research competition).

A total 17 book chapters been authored by our teachers.

88 Conferences/Seminars/Workshops organized.

N.C.C. Units- One of the best units in 56 MАH.BTN.

N.S.S. Units of the college adopted 3 villages for community services such as gram swacchata, tree plantation, awareness programs, two of them got ISO status.

Recipient of UNESCO Photography Completion Prize 2020, National Level Photography Award by Governor of Maharashtra.

Cultural - The folk dance won National award and selected for international presentation at Ukraine (Europe) and awards received for various events are 83.

Sports: The sport persons of our college won zonal, Inter zonal, State and National level championships totaling 101.

More number of participants in Khelo India Competition.

1142 students placed / progressed.

Excellent Result: 82.70% .

Total Scholarship Received in the Last Five Years Rs. 4,02,11,212

Total Beneficiaries of Scholarship in the Last Five Years 6,873.

Total Number of Students qualifying in State/National and International Level Examinations: 11.

Students' Accidental Insurance 2,00,000/-.

FACILITIES

The college has rich learning resources and infrastructure.

Smart Classrooms, 3 Computer Labs, 11 ICT enabled classrooms, 45 classrooms and 21 Well-equipped Science Labs, 196 computers and 5 laptops,29 printers.

Digital Interactive Language Lab.

1 Gymnasium Hall with modern equipment worth Rs 3,06,746/- &Yoga Centre.

1 Solar & wind hybrid power generation system + 7 Solar lamps.

6000 sq. mts. Rain Water Harvesting.

Guest Room & Divyangjan (Disabled friendly) washroom & Ramp Facility.

3200 sq. feet Automated Central Library.

Drinking Water with RO System.

Central Library & Reading Room - Grand Total-77,376 (36531) No. of Titles - 36531 - No. of Rare Books - 117.

Library Automation- SLIM21 (System for Library Information & Management).

16+ CCTV cameras, intercom system, security guard cabin, power back up, solar wind (hybrid) power system, networking, paving the open space with paving blocks.

Shade-Net Garden.

Skeleton House.

NSS, NCC, Sports and Cultural Departments.

Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine.

Parking&Watchman Cabin.

Ladies Room.

Women Empowerment Cell.

Placement and Counselling Cell.

E-content Development Room.

Canteen.

Cubicles for Humanities and Language Departments.

Events Display Screen.

Competitive Exam Centre.

INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AND SOCIAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES

Promotion of Eco-friendly Campus & Sustainable Environment.

Inculcating Indian Values and Diverse Competencies : A Holistic Pathway to Empower Youth.

Voter Awareness Program.

Empowering Women through Inclusiveness and trainings on:

1. Purse Making 2. Hairstyling and grooming 3. Mehandi 4. Fashion Designing.

Observation of English Week.

COC's and Value-Added Courses as per Changing Scenario.

Educational Outreach Programme-Teaching at Schools.

Rain water harvesting system

Practicing of No Vehicle Day.

Vermi composting.

E- Lecture Series on Globalization.

Social Awareness Programmes-Visit to Old-age Home, Veet-Bhatti, Garment House.

Hindi Saptah.

Rallies on Violence against Women, Health Awareness.

Developmental Policies in Rural and Municipal Corporation.

Historical Monuments: Conservation and Preservation.

Forts Cleanliness Campaign.

Village Adoption - NSS.

VIDNYANVEDH - Science Exhibition.

Bird Watching Programmes.

Spread of Seed Balls and Beej Matka for plantation.

Millets: Health Awareness Programme.

Chemistry carnival.