Bihar Vidyapeeth is an Indian Educational Institution founded by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on 6 February 1921 but it was seized by the British in 1942.[1][2][3] It was started in Patna by Shri Rajendra Prasad and the land was donated by Maulana Mazharul Haque.[4] Its first Institution was opened at Patna-Gaya road presently known as Buddha Marg. It was inaugurated by Mohammad Ali Jauhar and Kasturba Gandhi along with Mahatma Gandhi.[5][6][7] In 2022, it is proposed to make Bihar Vidyapeeth a Central University.[8][9][10]
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 6 February 1921 |
| Founder | Maulana Mazharul Haque |
| Affiliation | Bihar State Education Board |
Academic affiliation | National Institute of Open Schooling |
| President | Vijay Prakash |
| Address | , India |
| Campus | Urban, 32 acres (13 ha) |
| Website | drpspm |
References
edit- ^ "Bihar Vidyapeeth, founded by Gandhi, to be revived". Deccan Herald. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Foundation Day Special: बापू ने की थी पटना में बिहार विद्यापीठ की स्थापना, डॉ. राजेंद्र प्रसाद बने थे पहले प्राचार्य". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Inaugurated By Mahatma Gandhi, Patna's Bihar Vidyapith Turns 100". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Salim, Saquib (7 July 2020). "Sadaqt Ashram, Patna : Mazharul Haque's gift to the Nation". Heritage Times. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Bihar Vidyapith – AICBVF". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Century-old Bihar Vidyapeeth is encroachment-free". The Indian Express. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Patna HC asks state govt to make Bihar Vidyapeeth campus a museum". The Indian Express. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "बिहार विद्यापीठ का लौटेगा गौरव, बनेगी सेंट्रल विवि". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Mitra, Arnab; News, India TV (14 August 2021). "75th Independence Day: The history behind India's own 'National Vidyapiths' founded by Mahatma Gandhi, others". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ "आम के पेड़ चला रहे गांधी के सपनों की 'बिहार विद्यापीठ' | Mango trees running Gandhi's Bihar Vidyapeeth". Patrika News (in Hindi). 29 January 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
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