The only Sanskrit centre of higher education in Majuli
Sanskrit was introduced at the Pre-University level in 1962 to spread the knowledge of idealism, morality and spiritualism. Over the decades the department has grown into the only Sanskrit learning centre of higher education in the island district.
Established
Dr. Profulla Borah joins
Sanskrit centre of higher education in Majuli
Degree course
Our journey
The department is founded
Mr. Tarun Ch. Sarma, M.A., B.T. is appointed as the founder teacher.
Mr. Dharmeswar Nath joins
Appointed to meet the department’s need for teaching staff; Mr. Satish Ch. Sarma had served for three months before him.
A doctorate
Mr. Tarun Ch. Sarma obtains his Ph.D. from Gauhati University.
Dr. Profulla Borah joins
Appointed the year Dr. Sarma retires; he later earns his M.Phil. (2009) and Ph.D. (2014) from Assam University, Silchar.
Retirement
Mr. Dharmeswar Nath retires.
What we aim for
- Introduce students to rich ancient Indian wisdom, culture and civilisation.
- Improve the skills needed to communicate in Sanskrit.
- Enhance students’ holistic personality development through Sanskrit studies.
- Improve the quality of life, ethics and social values through our heritage culture and literature.
Meet the team
Faculty
Assistant Professor