A Brief History of the College

The opportunities of Higher Education for the students of Kenda PS and adjacent localities have been rare as they find it difficult to continue their studies at existing colleges situated at Manbazar, Loulara and Purulia, which are far away from this place. To overcome this situation some well-wishers and social workers of this locality came forward with immense interest to fulfil the dream of a college. They went on collecting donations from the local people, small or big, from door to door and succeeded remarkably. The Purulia Pally Seva Sangha donated the land to the college measuring 6 acres 01 decimal.

Purulia Pally Seva Sangha was established in the year 1972 under the leadership of Late Sitaram Mahato, the then Hon’ble Minister-in-charge of Forests, Animal Husbandry, Relief, Refugee, Rehabilitation of the Govt. of West Bengal. The main objective of this organization is to spread the light of education and culture among the people in the rural and urban areas of Purulia. The establishment of this college has been one of the objectives of this organization.

Sitaram Mahato Memorial College started its functioning from the Academic session 2013-2014 after being affiliated to the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia under the able leadership of Dr Sahadeb Patra, Founder Principal-in-Charge of the College and under the competent guidance of Smt. Niyati Mahato, President of the Working Committee (Later Governing Body) of the College with an aim to provide scope of Higher education mostly to the inhabitants of Kenda P.S of Puncha Block and adjacent areas in the district of Purulia.  

The HOIs of Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, so far

Location: The college site is situated at a walking distance from Kuruktopa more on the road side of Purulia-Manbazar bus route which is 18 km away from Manbazar and 35 km away from Purulia town. Surrounded by a calm atmosphere, the college provides an appropriate ambiance for education free from the din and bustle of the town, amidst pristine nature.

Shree Sitaram Mahato

Late Sitaram Mahato (01 April 1930-28 October 2001) was born to Late Shibaram Mahato and Late Nishadamayee Mahato at village Bari, PS Boro, District Purulia. An MA along with Diploma in Education and Diploma in ELT, Late Sitaram Mahato was the Head Master of Rajnowagarh DPM High School (HS) by profession. He was elected a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Manbazar Assembly Constituency in the year 1971 and 1972 Assembly elections i.e. Sixth and Seventh Assembly of West Bengal. He was a Minister of the Government of West Bengal in the Ajoy Mukherjee’s Council of Ministers from March 1971 to May 1971. He was a Cabinet Minister of the Government of West Bengal under Siddhartha Shankar Roy’s Chief Ministership from March 1972 to June 1977. During this time he was in charge of four important departments viz. (i) Forests, (ii) Animal Husbandry, (iii) Relief & Refugee Rehabilitation and (iv) Social Welfare. He established Purulia Pally Seva Sangha in 1972 with an objective of spreading education and culture among the people of Purulia. He was associated with many social welfare activities throughout his life.

Our Vision, Vision & Core Values

Vision

To develop an agreeable communion among the learners, the institution and society at large by providing the students with a conducive environment for sustaining the all-round development of their physical, intellectual, aesthetic, spiritual and social abilities.

Mission

• To impart quality education to the students.
• To empower the students belonging to the economically disadvantaged and socially deprived section of the society through education..
• To encourage linguistic, literary and cultural heritage and tradition of the local people
• To infuse self-confidence, integrity, honesty, social responsibility and a spirit of adaptability to changing society among the students to help them to learn, grow and evolve to achieve their aspirations.
• To transform the students of the college into conscious citizens committed to social justice and equality.
• To develop among students the aesthetic sensibility towards building a holistic culture that acknowledges the individuality of each human being.

Core Values

• Striving for academic standard, quality and excellence
• Maintaining an academic and secular environment free from biasness and prejudice.
• Empathy towards the society through value based education.