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Dayanand Anglo Vaidik Mahavidyalaya (D.A.V. College) is a college in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 1919 by Lala Diwan Chand, is the second oldest college in the city. The college is situated in Civil Lines, opposite the Green Park Stadium. It is affiliated with Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University (formerly Kanpur University), formerly with the University of Agra. The college is accredited by the NAAC. Manas Pandey is present principal of this college. It is managed by the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College Trust and Management Society.
History
In 1928, Mahatma Gandhi visited DAV College. Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind and former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee are notable alumni of the college.
Notable alumni
Some notable alumni of this college are the following:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India
Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India
Awadhesh Prasad, Member of parliament, former Cabinet minister of Uttar pradesh
Vierendrra Lalit, cinematographer and film director
Mahavir Singh (revolutionary), Indian revolutionary
Vallabhdas Aidan Mohta, former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
Rakesh Sachan, Cabinet minister of Uttar pradesh
Shiv Verma, Indian revolutionary
See also
Arya Samaj
References
External links
Official website
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar Perdana Menteri India
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- DAV College, Kanpur
- D.A.V. College
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
- Awadhesh Prasad
- List of institutions of higher education in Uttar Pradesh
- D.A.V. College Managing Committee
- List of educational institutions in Kanpur
- Ram Nath Kovind
- Jagendra Swarup
- Ajay Mishra Teni
