You see, after Portuguese rule ended in Goa, the Indian government wanted to expand higher education. So they set up the CPIR under the University of Bombay. It's pretty cool 'cause it was the first post-graduate campus of any state university in India to function outside its original jurisdiction. Take that, academic boundaries!
During its years of operation, the CPIR saw thousands of students, smarty-pants, like you, pursuing their Masters education here. Some of them even went on to become big shots in fields like education, journalism, law, and science. Hey, maybe you'll be the next big shot!
The CPIR started out in June 1962 and continued rocking and rolling until the Goa University opened its doors on June 1, 1985. It was a time of transition as education shifted from Portuguese to English. Can you imagine the language challenges? But hey, learning is universal, language doesn't matter!
Now, interestingly, there are some conflicting dates about when the CPIR was actually set up. But according to the official Gazetteer, it was launched in June 1965. So, let's go with that.
The CPIR was initially housed in the Sushila Building, located on the bustling 18 June Road in the heart of Panaji. It may have been modest in size, but it sure had a big impact on post-graduate education in Goa!
Dr. Pandurang Pissurlenkar, the former head of the Goa Archives, was the first director of the CPIR. He even donated his collection of Goa-focused books to the center. Gotta love someone who appreciates the importance of sharing knowledge!
During the 1960s, Goa saw the birth of various undergraduate institutions in fields like Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Law, Education, Engineering, and Medicine. But it wasn't until the 1980s that Goa got its own university! Before that, the CPIR affiliated with the first colleges established in Goa in 1962. It formed the nucleus for Goa University, you know, before it even existed!
Setting up post-graduate education in Goa had its challenges, like switching from Portuguese to English and dealing with a brand-new administrative setup. But the University of Bombay was up for the challenge! They resolved to establish the CPIR in Panaji on April 30, 1965. Talk about determination!
Okay, enough history for now. Our next stop is the Goa Public Service Commission. Ready for some government action? Let's go!
Hint: The Goa Public Service Commission is located near the Patto Bridge. Keep an eye out for it!
