A young Scottish missionary Stephan Hislop with his mind fixed on humanitarian activities in tune with Cristian spirits chose his final destination - India . His active mind is engrained with the spirits of service to common people treading the path of Christ" '' service to people is service to God'. Stephen Hislop (1817–1863), a well-known evangelist and educationist hag a degree in geology green mineral known as Hislopite is named after him. In the midst of missionary's work and editorial work ont the Encyclopedic Dictionary. along with one Robert Hunter, He studied the geology of the Nagpur region, part of the rich Deccan region, rich in variety of rocks and coal deposits. He had spent around 18 years carrying out missionary work in this part.
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Hislop College, Nagpur, established in 1883 by Stephen Hislop during the British Raj, evolved from a modest boy's school started in 1846 at Shukrawara, old Nagpur. . This pioneering institution was the first to provide higher education in the Vidarbha region.
Hislop College offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across Arts, Science, and Commerce, including fields like Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Business Administration. It boasts 21 departments, 12 postgraduate programs, and 9 research centers recognized by Rastrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University. A strong emphasis on research is evident, with 9 postgraduate departments designated as research centers and 28 faculty members serving as Ph.D. supervisors.
The college's 8-acre campus provides a well-rounded ideal environment with a playground, auditorium, gymnasium, and hostel.
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Above image: Hislop College, Nagpur of Maharashtra, founded by Stephen Hislop in 1883 during the British Raj.Commemorative Postage Stamp issued on Sep 17, 2018........
Furthermore, the Hislop Institute for Social Action and Research (HISAR) actively engages in community outreach, working for the betterment of underprivileged communities, including a learning center for children and sewing classes for women in an impoverished area.
Hislop College has steadfastly to serve the society and the country by producing great personalities, good leaders, acclaimed scientists and talented administrators to good litterateurs and brilliant sportsmen and women. Its mission is deeply committed to continually so that they reach greater heights to reach higher national goals and encouraging empowering students with knowledge, skills and values, fostering research, and use them collectively to take the country forward
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