Miranda House pioneered science education for women at the University of Delhi when it started its B.Sc. Honours (Botany) course in 1948. Over a span of years, the department has produced a large number of eminent scientists, dedicated teachers and those who excelled in other areas.
The department of Botany occupies the ground floor of the old Science Block. It has a spacious Lecture Theatre and two teaching laboratories equipped with instruments and computers. It also maintains a Museum, Herbarium, Departmental Library and a Botanical Garden.
The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has funded a major research project entitled ‘Molecular basis of unique developmental biology of Podostemads’ at the Department of Botany in Miranda House. Under the aegis of this project, the department has set-up a research laboratory with tissue culture facility and a sophisticated photomicroscope.
Vision
Swadhyayann pramaditavyam steer students towards introspection and self-learning the Upanishadic maxim in the college logo enshrines its understanding of what education must accomplish.
MH envisions a world where women have their rightful place and are given due recognition as leaders to reach the top positions in all sectors of human endeavor. To give shape to this vision, Miranda House continually reaffirms and embraces its responsibility to build on its historic legacy of leadership in education of women. It remains strongly committed to addressing issues of gender in all their complexity and preparing the young women to
lead professionally successful lives enriched by the love of learning
build personally fulfilling lives radiating integrity and strength of character
sustain purposeful engagement with the world with an open mind and balanced perspective
meet with confidence the challenges they will encounter in their lives
flourish in different cultural milieus in an increasingly interconnected world
uphold the core institutional values of respect for diversity, inclusiveness and humanism
emerge as leaders charged with new ideas and capacity to make a difference
Mission
The stated mission of the college is to provide
a stimulating active learning environment attracting young women with exceptional desire to make a difference to the world
highest quality liberal arts and basic science education through distinctive academic programmes that instill rigour in the pursuit of knowledge
culturally sensitive inclusive environment upholding core values of respect for diversity
enriching co-curricular activities linking education to the world of work and communities
dedicated and responsive faculty of scholars to assist each student fulfill aspirations and reach milestones
competencies for new domains of knowledge and the future of work in a globally connected world
early mentoring for leadership instilling capacity to explore new ideas, take intellectual risk, and usher paradigm change
