In recognition of its commitment to community outreach and community development related research and innovations, the University Grants Commission (UGC) identified the college in the past with Special Assistance under the Departmental Research Support and later promoted the status of the grant to Department of Special Assistance scheme. In July 2007, University Grants Commission recognized the college as a Centre for Advanced Studies for the period 2007-2012 with a grant for research, and up gradation of research infrastructure. This was not only a gift in the Platinum Jubilee year but also an impetus to our endeavor for excellence in teaching, research and extension at the national and international level.