GGDSD College, Chandigarh

About GGDSD College, Chandigarh

The Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College was set up at Chandigarh in 1973 in the revered memory of the illustrious Tyagmurti, who, inspired by the spirit of service and sacrifice epitomized in the life of the Late Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya, became the torch bearer of those ethical and spiritual verities which are enjoined by our scriptural wisdom, and form the quintessence of Sanatan Dharma. Words are too inadequate to delineate the life and character of the spiritual genius that Tyagmurti Goswami Ganesh Duttaji was. The Management has honoured itself by associating his name with this college. Goswamiji was a dazzling symbol of self-abnegation and selfless service. Inspired by his mentor Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan malviya -a pioneer in the movement of social and cultural revival in India, Goswamiji addressed himself to the noble task of the revival of India's rich legacy in all seriousness.

Though he was a staunch Sanatanist, yet he believed that reformation and innovation in no way run counter to the tenets of Sanatan Dharma. Goswamiji came out openly in support of Gandhiji, when the latter started his campaign for the abolition of untouchability. It was through his persuasive efforts that All resolutions regarding the entry of Harijans into temples, widow remarriage etc., which effected a silent revolution in the social and eclectic thinking of the orthodox sections of Hindus.

Being an ascetic he did not join the freedom struggle as a volunteer, but extended his active and whole hearted support to this movement. He was held in high esteem by the national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Goswamiji gave his unstinted support - moral and financial to the families of the freedom fighters and workers of the Indian National Congress and its allied organisations.Goswamiji's life was a saga of selfless service and sacrifice.Goswamiji visualized Chandigarh as a principal cultural centre and wanted it to be the hub of Sanatanist activities. He wanted to start a first rate college in the City Beautiful. His dream could not be realised in his life time.

OUR VISION
To emerge as a center of excellence in the country imparting quality education, providing research facilities and consultancy services that meet the requirements of today’s global market & societal needs.

OUR MISSION
To disseminate knowledge that nurtures students to meet the highest standards of competence and professionalism along with grounding them firmly in a sound value system.