About the Department
Geography studies the difference of phenomena usually related in different parts of the earth surface the study of physical features of the earth and its atmosphere and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of population and resources and political and economic activities. Practical applications of geomorphology will help students attain a better insight about Earth’s surface in future which will open new career opportunities in various departments like survey of India environment counselling etc. The mission of geography department is to stimulate and promote excellence in geography through the provision of asserts based and the provision of geographic insights on important societal issues. To lead the development of academic, education and research directions of human and natural systems urban and rural problems and geospatial information science. the creation the creation of department of geography at government college The creation of department of geography at government college for girls was in 1943. Since then the department has worked tireless Plea to provide students with the first hand understanding of the world, how it formed and the cultures and civilizations that have colonised it the vision of geography department is to provide students educational experiences of the highest quality and to conduct vital research that produces valuable publications. Department of geography is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and to serve in our communities from local to global geography subject offers UG courses only. There are 2 faculty members in geography department. There is one geography lab. Geography lab is well ventilated and well furnished, having computer set, globes, tracing tables ,wall maps ,display board ,3D models, meteorological instruments etc. There is one lab attendant.


ACTIVITIES OF  DEPARTMENT
Session 2022-23

Sr. No.  NAME OF THE ACTIVITY TOPIC/DESCRIPTION  DATE/MONTH 
1. Campaign on 115th birth anniversary of sardar bhagat singh ji. Students through their posters and slogans paid their homage to sardar bhagat singh ji . Event was organized under the Guidance of hod Mrs kamlesh Kaur and faculty members Mrs anupreet Kaur and Mrs sarabjit Kaur it was a successful event 2022-9-27
2. Poster making competition The event was organised to celebrate national girl child day. Versus mandeep Kaur from finance department made the judgment. 2023-1-24
3. Installation ceremony and extension lecture An installation ceremony of geography philosophy and Red Cross society was organised at Russia hall at gcg ludhiana. Madam suman lata Ji (principal GCG) was the chief guest. Dr.krishan Kumar (PhD political science assistant professor at desh Bhagat university mandi gobindgarh )enlightened the students on the topic “geography matters for political philosophy in context of South Asia.” 2023-2-27
4.  Inter college zonal level geography quiz contest Madam principal Mrs suman lata Ji was the chief guest and dharam Singh sadhuji retired registrar of jagat guru nanak dev university was guest of honour. Various teams from different colleges in ludhiana zone participated in this contest. Total of 16 participated from different colleges out of which five teams were selected by a written exam. Gcg Ludhiana store second runner up scd college for boys Ludhiana to the first runner up and Khalsa College for girls Ludhiana occupied the first position. Educational 2023-3-4
5.  Educational trip to siswan dam Mohali This trip enhanced the practical knowledge of students. The enjoyed tracking of about 7.5 kilometres in between the green forests of shivalik range of Himalayas and students also enjoyed boating and they got to explorer and get connected to nature by this educational trip. 2023-3-11
                   

                             

Courses Offered

BA

Under Graduate Course
Semester System
Duration: 3 Year
Seats: 80

Options: Semester System

Admission Criteria:
10+2

Faculty

Ms ANUPREET KAUR

Designation: Guest Faculty Lecturer

Qualification: M.A., M.phil, B.Ed

Vidwan ID: 150038

Area of Specialisation: Geography: Key Interest Area- Impact of Industrial Waste on Water bodies, agricultural scenarios of Ludhiana, etc

No of Publications:
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No of Books:
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No of Papers / Presentations:
01
No of Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended:
03
No of FDP / IP / STC / GOC / RC Attended:
02

Ms SARBJIT KAUR

Designation: Guest Faculty Lecturer

Qualification: M.A.,B.Ed

Vidwan ID: 150039

Area of Specialisation: Geography

No of Publications:
02
No of Books:
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No of Papers / Presentations:
02
No of Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended:
03
No of FDP / IP / STC / GOC / RC Attended:
02

IP: Induction Programs, STC: Short Term Courses, RC: Refresher Courses

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