Devaswom Board Pampa College Infrastructure: Library, Gym, Auditorium, Cafeteria & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Infrastructure :- 

Devaswom Board Pampa College has well developed infrastructure in tune to modern times to assist the students in pursuit of academic excellence as well as to develop their personality and talents in extra curricular activities. The college, which has a campus of 25 acres beside the Pampa river, has more than 8000 sq.meters of built up area to accommodate four blocks namely Western block , Library block, Main block and Eastern block. 

Western Block 

This section houses the Department of Chemistry, NCC/Army Wing, NSS unit and Co-operative Consumer Store. 

Library Block 

Library block houses the Centralised library, PG seminar hall, computer centre, open air gymnatium, Department of Physical Education and Hindi & Sanskrit staff room. 

Central Library 

One among the most advanced of its kind in Kerala in terms of automation and scientific classification of books, the 3000 sq.ft. odd library of Pampa College has more than 20, 000 books, 20 odd journals, seven newspapers and 20 odd periodicals with back volumes. It is the first of its kind library in Kerala and M.G.Universities to use Dewy Decimal Classification Scheme, the most advanced and scientific method of global standards used for effective library maintenance. This facilitates the library to be linked to the University Grants Commission nationwide network so that students from anywhere, even from outside, can access information from the network. Open access system enables students with hassle free and easy access to books. Internet connectivity and photocopiers available in the library helps students to pool and store whatever study material or information they require either from the books or from the World Wide Web. 

Computer Centre 

Computers are an integral part of modern day educational tools, and the visionary management has set up enough infrastructure in this area. Most of the departments in this college have Computers, which are in the process of being networked and further automated to assist in study programmes. The centralized network used for administration purpose enables easy and quick office administration of college affairs. Departments of Physics, Commerce and Mathematics have separate computer centres to assist the students in their study programmes. Now the college has set up an advanced computer centre with sufficient PCs and paraphernalia with an aim to achieve cent percent computer literacy for all students and staff of the college. Aimed to make them competent in basic system and programme applications, the centre offers off-time short duration courses to students and staffs of a batch of 30 at a time, who will be issued valid certificates at the end of the course. 

Open air Gymnasium 

With a view to foster the talents and to carve healthy and confident individuals, the college has set a fully fledged Gymnasium, with all necessary equipments under the well functioning Physical Education Department. Separate timings have been scheduled for the workouts of boys and girls. This centre has started a short duration yoga course exclusively for girls, and plans to award certification in yoga course for each of the successful batches. 

P.G.Seminar Hall 

Post Graduate students require serious environment and quality study tools to concentrate on their tight schedule of study programmes. With this view, the college has set an advanced P.G.Seminar hall that can accommodate about 60 students at a time, with executive chairs, H.P. Slide projector, hi-tech audio & video aids etc. 

Stadium 

The college boasts of one among the best of its kind stadiums in the university, adjacent to the Pampa river within the campus. It has a fully fledged football ground, a separate basketball court and facilities for games like Cricket, Volleyball, Shuttle badminton indoor and outdoor courts etc. Another highlight is a six lane athletic track in the stadium. 

Auditorium 

The college has a full-fledged common auditorium named after Mr.C.P.Ramachandran Nair, who served the college for about two decades as its Principal. The CPR Auditorium has high quality audio-visual aids and acoustic arrangements, stage, and other paraphernalia. It can accommodate more than 1000 students at a time. 

Audio-Visual Centre 

The college has a separate audio-visual centre with modern electronic gadgets and audio-visual tools like digital displayers, TV, Video Cassette Players etc. 

Women's Hostel 

A women’s hostel is functioning near the college at Mannar. The Travancore Devaswom Board has constructed the hostel building and the girls students of the college who need accommodation are admitted on priority basis. The hostel is situated very near to the Mannar Thrikkuratti Temple. The hostel provides secure accommodation for 60 inmates. Dr. K. Sujatha (Dept. of English) is the warden of the hostel. 

Canteen 

The college has a fully fledged canteen that offers high quality Kerala food at subsidized rates. Snacks and refreshments are also available.