Brief Introduction of the Department

Department of Geography is one of the oldest departments of SSJDVSSS Govt. P. G. College Ranikhet, Almora. It was established in the academic session 1979-80 as degree course (BA/BSc) in undergraduate level. It was during 2001-2002 the Post Graduate (MA/MSc) in Geography started in Govt PG College Ranikhet. Presently there are 120 seats in Geography at UG level and 20 seats in PG Level. The UG level is three-year course which is divided in six different semesters of six months each. Similarly, the PG level is two years course and is divided in four different semesters of six months each.

Presently there are three faculty position in the Department as sanctioned by Directorate of Higher Education, Govt of Uttarakhand. All three Faculty positions have been filled by permanent Assistant Professors. The faculty members of the department have participated in number of national and international conferences, seminars and workshop and have published research papers in various International and National Journals and also written 3 books. Besides, there is one position of Laboratory Assistant

Vision of the Department

Geography being a multidisciplinary natured subject covers both Physical and Cultural aspects and thereby provides scope to students at Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels to inculcate in them the knowledge of earth physical features and its cultural manifestations. As a discipline it also provides the knowledge of regional variations, environment and most importantly the man-environment interactions. Besides, being a filed oriented practical subject, it also offers skills and experience-based learning opportunities.  

Mission of the Department

Promote understanding of physical features of the earth surface

To understand the regional variations in the physical features of the earth surface

To make student understand the cultural aspects and its diversity

To promote among students the importance of regional planning with respect to the physical and cultural variation and endowments

To facilitate skills of informed decision-making process through the accurate knowledge about earth surface and its resources

To provide students practical knowledge of the subject and field exposures of the real earth phenomena