BRIEF HISTORY

Population Research Centre, formerly known as Demographic Research Centre, was established in the Department of Statistics, Patna University in September 1966 by the MoHFW, GoI, New Delhi. The Centre has produced more than 430 research paper/reports/articles on different aspects of population, health, nutrition and etc. Several of them have been published in reputed professional Journals from the India and abroad. The Centre is on the mailing list of several national and international organizations.

Apart from the works sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, the Centre has completed many studies sponsored by USAID, UNFPA, UNICEF, Population Council (New York), Care India, etc.

The vision of PRC, Patna University is to provide, inter alia, critical research based inputs related to the Health and Family Welfare Programs and Policies at the national and state levels, with mission to undertake research projects related to family planning, demographic research and biological studies & qualitative aspect of population control, with a view to gainfully utilize the feedback from these research studies for plan formulation, strategies and modifications of on-going schemes.

Patna University is the 7th oldest University of the Country. It has played invaluable role in shaping modern India. Its alumnae contributed in the field of science, technology, art & culture across the world. Its contribution has also been exceptional in political, economic and social reforms domain of India. The University functions with the vision that comprises a responsible revaluation of the rich scholastic tradition of Patna University and focuses on the dynamic of future challenges to build worthy human values and capital for Bihar, India and the World with the mission to build a scholarly community engaged in regular and committed teaching, quality research co-curricular and socially productive activities, timely and fair examinations, to provide intellectual integrity and artistic freedom to facilitate the microcosm of an enlightened civilization, to build an institution through democratic, disciplined and committed participation, to contribute to the resurgence of inclusive development in Bihar and to render Patna University one of the most preferred destination for students, faculty and scholars.

The University strives for the uncompromising quality and highest standard of excellence in teaching, learning and research. It nurtures an environment of cultural, religious and linguistic diversity and has created an environment of mutual respect. University embraces principle of sustainable development to ensure the protection of environment and biodiversity encourages shared decision making through a process that rests upon collaborative consultation, open flow of information, diverse involvement and collective deliberations of all stake holders. The University creates and nurtures an inclusive environment where everyone can develop their full potential and contribute to the interest of the society. Patna University focuses on future challenges and has taken the lead in assisting and creating innovation and change in academics and society in the state of Bihar.

The University has 31 number of Post Graduate departments, 10 colleges and 10 Institutes in which Population Research Centre (PRC) is one of them which was established in the year 1966.