D.A.N College of Education for Women
Rahon Road, Nawanshahr Doaba (Estd. 1955)
Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
Dayanand Amarnath College of Education was established as a part of R.K. Arya College, Nawanshahr in 1955 through the munificence of Late Dr. Amar Nath who enabled its foundation by giving a rich donation of Rs. 25000/-. It was separated and was independently established in 1959 and got recognition with UGC under section 2(F) and 12(B) in the year 1959. Dr. Amar Nath Shanti Devi Khosla Trust was created in 1970 by Late Sh. Basheshar Nath (Brother of Late Dr. Amar Nath) who donated the inherited property worth Rs. 2 Lakh for the welfare of this college without any ostentation. The humanitarian and benevolent efforts of philanthropists like Late L. Dharam Chand Laroiya, Pt. Charanjit Lal Sengar, Pt. Ram Narad, Dr. Asa Nand Bhalla, Principal Sh. Nand Lal, Pt. Devinder Kumar, Sh. K.K. Sengar, Sh. Ved Parkash Sareen and Sh. Harbans Lal Sharma for the development of this institution are unforgettable.
The institution works with the avowed objective of providing pupil-teachers of the region, quality education, modern facilities in teacher education, to upgrade teacher competence and to equip them with latest innovations in pupil teacher interaction. The prestigious institution is constantly striving to make education a forceful tool for bringing social change by educating women.
The institution strives to develop among student teachers sound knowledge of subjects, classroom communication patterns, effective classroom management, technological devices, effective and practical transactional strategies in the classroom, attitudes, motivation and skills in a variety of school contexts.
The college is controlled by Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab through its Education Board the Arya Vidya Parishad, Punjab which manage it through a local managing committee ecomposed of eminent educationist, public spirited social workers, devout Arya Samajist and experienced educational administrators. Credit for all the achievements made by college goes to inspiring guidance and predominantly secular outlook of distinguished and dedicated members of the Sabha and the managing committee. Inspired by missionary zeal and fervor for education, the college is functioning under the proud patronage of Shri Sudarshan Sharma, President, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Punjab (Regd.)
Since its inception, the college is providing right kind of ambience for the professional growth and development of pupil teachers. The college faculty comprises of highly qualified, enthusiastic teachers who offer a distinctive educational experience to students because of their deep sense of dedication. Sh. Prem Bhardwaj, General Secretary, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Punjab (Regd.) and Dr. C.M. Bhandari President College Managing Committee Shri Vinod Bhardwaj Vice President, College Managing Committee and Dr. (Mrs.) Meenakshi Sharma Secretary, College Managing Committee are providing dynamic leadership and the college is making new strides under their stewardship.
This premier institution has remarkable heritage of education ideals of Swami Dayanand ji epitomized in “Form Darkness to Light”. It is the place where culture, tradition and modernity blend harmoniously to shape and mold the personality of budding pupil-teachers in a healthy way.