Statutory Cells

Parikrama -Anti-Ragging, Discipline and Student Welfare

The forum aims at inculcating discipline among the students and to take appropriate action against those who are violating them. The forum also organizes awareness sessions on anti-ragging and behavioral etiquettes.

The Discipline and Anti-Ragging Cell, established according to the regulations of the UGC, is the moral police of our college. The Cell's responsibility is to ensure that students maintain discipline in the classrooms and within the college campus. Members of the cell regularly go on rounds to each and every classroom to make note of errant behavior and to make sure that the college campus is free from ragging and eve-teasing.

The Cell aims at inculcating discipline among the students and to take appropriate action against those who are violating them. The forum also organizes awareness sessions on anti-ragging and behavioural etiquettes.

Objectives

• To educate students regarding discipline to be maintained in the college campus.
• To educate students about laws and policies regarding Anti ragging.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintaining discipline in and around the campus.
• Educate students about legal issues relating to Ragging and Sexual Harassment.
• Constant follow-up regarding the disciplinary issues.
• Counselling students and parents regarding code of conduct during admission.
• Taking disciplinary actions against the unexpected behaviours of the students.

Policy Guidelines

Minority Cell

The College’s Minority Cell is established to foster the welfare and advancement of minority communities in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. The Minority Cell of the college is formed with the purpose of empowering the students belonging to the minority sections in the college, i.e Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Parsees, Muslims, and Sikhs etc. for their overall academic development. The cell enables to build Equity, Equality and Access to all members of minority group.

Objectives

• To facilitate the admission and academic support of students belonging to minority communities.
• To circulate State Govt. and UGC's decisions about different scholarship programs.
• Guide the Minority students of the Institution, to optimally utilize the benefits of the schemes offered by the State Governments, Government of India.
• To promote cultural and religious diversity within the campus and celebrate the rich heritage of minority communities.
• To address grievances and concerns of minority students and ensure a harmonious learning environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To provide support during Admissions
• To organize awareness sessions regarding the constitutional mandates
• To address and solve the grievances
• Accountable for the overall reporting

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Human Rights Protection Cell

“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” Nelson Mandela, Civil Rights Activist

Human Rights Protection cell was formed in our college during the academic year 2020-2021. The cell aims at creating awareness about human rights among the faculties and students. It also aims at overall development of the students and to enable and empower them to lead a decent and dignified life without infringing the rights of others.

Motto: Educate, Empower and Enable.

Objectives

• To create awareness about human rights among the faculties, staffs and students through Seminars and workshops.
• To create sensitivity and enhance the knowledge of human rights among the people in and around the college by organizing various awareness programmes.
• Empower and encourage students to exercise their rights and responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
• To make our students as a good citizen of our country.
• Provide an inter-disciplinary approach and critical insight to contemporary issues of human rights with ethics and values.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To foster a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and rights of each individual.
• To prevent, report and discourage discrimination and harassment by others.
• To uplift the universal responsibilities of human beings in the society such as ethnicity, nationality, religion or sex.

Policy

Equal Opportunity Cell

The Equal Opportunities Cell (EOC) is established to preserve the principles of equal opportunities, inclusivity, and diversity within our organization. Individuals with disabilities and marginalized communities often face significant challenges due to disabling environments and socio-cultural and economic barriers. Discrimination based on disability, physical limitations represents a severe violation of principles of equality, human rights, and constitutional obligations. The Equal Opportunities Cell (EOC) is established to preserve the principles of equal opportunities, inclusivity, and diversity within our organization. Individuals with disabilities and marginalized communities often face significant challenges due to disabling environments and socio-cultural and economic barriers. Discrimination based on disability, physical limitations represents a severe violation of principles of equality, human rights, and constitutional obligations.

The Equal Opportunities Cell (EOC) is dedicated to promoting affirmative action for marginalized sections of society, including individuals who are not eligible for scholarships belonging to SC, ST, OBC categories, religious and linguistic minorities, differently-abled individuals, and women.

Objectives

• To promote equal opportunities
• To prevent all sorts of discrimination
• To facilitate inclusive environment
• To conduct awareness sessions on rights in line with the constitution.

Policy Guidelines

Gravience Redressal Cell

The Student Grievance Redressal Cell is dedicated to addressing concerns raised by students to foster an inclusive and conducive learning environment within the institution. Students have the option to submit their grievances, whether related to academics or non-academic matters, through both online and offline channels.

Objectives

• To cultivate a harmonious atmosphere among students on the college campus.
• To ensure prompt, responsive, and accountable resolution of grievances to maintain harmony within the college community.
• To encourage students to voice their concerns without fear of reprisal or victimization.
• To promote mutual respect for the rights and dignity of every member of the college community.
• To guarantee an impartial and just approach to effectively resolve students' grievances.

Mechanism

• Aggrieved parties have to write the complaint and submit the same along with necessary supporting documents (If any), for further course of action and redressal.
• The cell convener and members shall listen to the complainant and any other parties involved in the case in order to comprehend their points of view and resolve the matter impartially.
• The institution aims at solving the grievances of the students within 7 working days.

Policy Guidelines

Prevention of Sexual Harassment/Internal Complaint Committee

The Institution is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for its staff and students; to achieve this it has established an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in accordance with the UGC Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions Regulations, 2015. Committed to upholding the UGC statutes, we actively promote measures to ensure the safety, well-being, and dignity of our employees. We firmly uphold a zero-tolerance policy against sexual harassment, working tirelessly to create a campus where discrimination, harassment, or sexual assault is never tolerated at any level.

Objectives

• To create a safe and congenial atmosphere within the institution that fosters trust and confidence among staff and students.
• Ensure strict compliance with the UGC Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions Regulations, 2015.
• Organize and facilitate programs and initiatives aimed at promoting gender sensitization and awareness among the institution's community members.
• Implement and enforce disciplinary actions against any form of sexual harassment, ensuring that the rights and dignity of the complainant are upheld.
• Address physical, mental, and emotional health concerns of individuals within the institution, providing support and resources as needed.
• Ensure the provision of necessary resources to enable the effective functioning of the ICC and to support victims of harassment.
• Guarantee confidentiality and fairness in the complaint redressal process, prioritizing the well-being of the complainant while maintaining due process.
• Raise awareness among staff and students about their rights and responsibilities regarding issues related to sexual harassment.

Complaint Procedure

• The aggrieved individual must submit a written complaint to the ICC within three months from the incident's occurrence.
• Complaints must be resolved within 90 days, and any delays must be discussed with the ICC, providing reasons for the extension.
• It's essential to emphasize that a written complaint with the full name and details of the aggrieved person is mandatory to initiate any action under this Policy or the Act. Anonymous complaints will not be considered.
• In cases where the complainant cannot file the complaint personally, legal heirs, parents, spouse, children, or siblings are authorized to file the complaint on their behalf.

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