Equal Opportunity Cell

The Equal Opportunity Cell was established in 2023 to address issues related to SC/ST, OBC, minorities, and persons with disabilities on a continual basis.

Aims and Objectives

To oversee the effective implementation of policies and programmes for disadvantaged groups, provide guidance and counselling with respect to academic, financial, social, and other matters, and enhance diversity within the campus.

Functions

• To ensure equity and equal opportunity to the community at large and promote social inclusion.
• To enhance diversity among students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff while eliminating any perception of discrimination.
• To create a socially congenial atmosphere for academic interaction and healthy interpersonal relationships among students from diverse social backgrounds.
• To sensitize the academic community regarding issues of social exclusion and the aspirations of marginalized communities.
• To assist individuals or groups of students belonging to disadvantaged sections of society in addressing issues related to discrimination.
• To look into grievances of weaker sections of society and suggest amicable solutions to their problems.
• To disseminate information regarding welfare schemes, programmes, notifications, memoranda, and government orders issued from time to time.
• To develop barrier-free procedures for admission and registration of students belonging to disadvantaged groups.
• To coordinate with government bodies and other organizations to mobilize academic and financial resources for disadvantaged students.
• To organize periodic meetings to monitor the progress of various schemes and initiatives.
• To ensure adequate representation of SC/ST communities in admissions and recruitment processes and improve their performance.
• To sensitize the University community to the concerns and challenges faced by SC/ST and other disadvantaged groups.