DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT
Date of Establishment- 10th October, 1930
Sanskrit is not only a language of our heritage and culture but also window to know and learn the treasure of scientific achievements, attainments and researches that have been done in ancient India. Knowing Sanskrit is to know more of our ancient achievements and to derive benefits from such knowledge to supplement and build future researches. Knowing Sanskrit will also help to innovate new paradigms in research pertaining to the scientific, technological, sociological and humanities areas. Moreover, studying Sanskrit will be immense help in strengthening competency in the modern Indian languages. The Department of Sanskrit, one of the oldest Department of Jagannath Barooah College was established in the year 1930. The main goals of this department are —
(i) To impart education and train up students in different areas of Sanskrit.
(ii) To make awareness of importance of Sanskrit learning among the students community and general people.