From the Provost's Desk

The dawn of Indian independence saw the emergence of a new star on the horizons of Delhi University-Jubilee Hall; the hall is not just another residence, but a premiere institution by itself, having a glorious legacy. Carving a niche for itself, it has given to nation a galaxy of luminaries who have excelled themselves at national as well as international fora. Spread over more than 10 acres, Jubilee Hall boasts of a rich infrastructure. The red brick building surrounded by sprawling lawns and colorful garden provide an idyllic setting for academic pursuit. Every year a rich harvest of Academicians, Bureaucrats, Diplomats, Economist, Judges, lawyers, and scientist emerge from its portals to enrich the texture of our nations public life.

The Jubilee Hall has a long glorified and cherished history of producing eminent scholars who serve the Nation in all the frontiers. It is indeed a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to Jubilee Hall. I would like to congratulate each of the Jubilian for their un-tiring efforts in making the Jubilee Hall, what it is today! My colleague, Prof. Subhash Anand, Warden and Dr. Mahipal, Resident Tutor, joins me congratulating them.

Jubilee Hall, is a well known centre of Higher learning in India, and enjoys the status of a college in the University of Delhi. The Hall has produced excellent minds over half of century of its existence and the hall will remain obliged to all its alumni especially to Hon'ble Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Chief Justice of India, Mr. Lalit Mansingh, Former India's Ambassador to USA; Mr. MM Punchhi, Former Chief Justice of India; Mr. JM Lyngdoh, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India; Mr. Vikas Singh, Former Additional Solicitor General of India; Prof. Sabyasachi Bhattacharya, Former Director, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research; Mr. Bhupender Singh Hooda, Chief Minister, Haryana; Mr. Amit Mitra, Finance Minister, West Bangal Government; Mr. N.K. Singh, Former Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT); Mr. Vijoy Prakash, Former Principal Secretary, Government of Bihar; Mr. Navtej Sarna, Former Ambassador to Israel; and Mr. H. Jelshyam, Former Chief Secretary, Manipur.

The internal administration and discipline of the Hall is vested in the Provost who is assisted by a Warden and a Resident tutor. The policies of the hall are decided by the Managing Committee under the overall guidelines of the policies of the University of Delhi.

The academic institutions are known by the quality of brains it produces over the time of its existence. So, whatever Jubilee Hall is today, the credit goes to its alumni, who have brought laurels to this hall, and the University. While recognizing our alumni, we must not forget the services of Hall Administration, who have shared their valuable time for the welfare of the students. Jubilee Hall came into being in 1947, and Professor Ram Behari, a well known Mathematician, took charge as MASTER of the Hall. In 1952, Padambhushan Professor (Dr.) TR Seshadri, joined the Hall as its Master. The hall feels proud for Professor Seshadri as he was elected FRS (Fellow of Royal Society). He published over 1500 research articles and established the Department of Chemistry in the University. As a scientist and a karma yogi, he extended enduring inspiration to those who came in his contact. Professor Swarup Singh joined this Hall as its Master in the year 1965. Professor Singh was Head, Department of English, and Principal, Kirorimal College. Later he became Vice Chancellor of the University in 1971. He also served as a member of Rajya Sabha and the Governor of Kerala. Under the leadership of these eminent professors the Hall Administration has been evolving in the direction ever increasing participation of the residents in the management of affairs of the Hostel.