Committee
SC/ST Committee
As per the guidelines of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the institution has constituted a committee for the prevention of atrocities against Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in accordance with the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Act No. 33 of 1989).
Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are recognized as socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged communities in India, comprising various castes, races, and tribes that have historically experienced discrimination and marginalization.
In line with statutory requirements, the SC/ST Cell was established in the year 2021 to provide academic, social, and personal support to SC/ST students. The Cell aims to empower students from these communities and to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment within the institution.
Objectives
- To ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive campus environment for SC/ST students.
- To provide guidance, counseling, and motivation to SC/ST students for effective academic and career planning.
- To encourage participation of SC/ST students in curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities and to support their overall personality development.
- To disseminate information related to scholarships and financial assistance provided by State Government, Central Government, UGC, and other Government/Non-Government agencies.
- To organize and coordinate training programmes on life skills, soft skills, and personality development to improve employability and placement opportunities.
- To create awareness among SC/ST students about State and Central Government employment opportunities, reservation policies, and examination preparation strategies.
- To monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of policies and initiatives in line with the objectives and targets prescribed by the Government of India and the UGC.
