Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell
Measures Initiated by the Institution for the Promotion of Gender Equity during the Year
● Government College for Women maintains a strong ethical work culture based on inclusivity and equal opportunity for all, irrespective of gender, caste, creed, religion, or socio-economic status.
● Recruitment of employees as per the roster, ensuring diversity and inclusivity.
● Priority given to safety, security, well-being, and a gender-friendly working environment.
● Gender sensitivity embedded in institutional ethos and reflected in various initiatives.
(a) Safety and Security
● Security guards at the main gate; entry allowed only with valid ID cards.
Rotational duty of faculty members for discipline and security.
● Strict implementation of anti-ragging measures to maintain a ragging-free campus.
● Awareness campaigns on women’s safety and gender sensitivity through rallies and NSS camps.
● Campus surveillance through CCTV cameras at prominent locations.
● Women faculty accompany girl students during outdoor activities, tours, and field visits.
● Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) interacts regularly with girl students to address and resolve issues.
● Social security ensured through Anti-Ragging and Grievance Redressal Committees.
● Disciplinary Committee monitors and curbs indiscipline on campus.
● Complaint boxes placed to receive grievances or suggestions from students.
(b) Counseling
● Faculty mentors counsel students on academics, career planning, and personal issues.
● Mentor–Mentee programmes address students’ psychological concerns.
● ICC members periodically enquire and counsel students regarding their problems.
● Eminent personalities from police and constitutional bodies invited to sensitize students on ragging, eve-teasing, and harassment.
● Functional Grievance Redressal Committees for staff and students.
● Placement Cell and Alumni Placement Assistance Cell guide girl students on career planning and entrepreneurship policies.
● Periodic health counseling, value-based counseling, and career counseling sessions.
(c) Common Rooms
ICC monitors the upkeep and facilities in Common Rooms for girl students.
(d) Other Measures of Gender Sensitization
● Integration of gender sensitization content into curriculum and coursework.
● Co-curricular and extracurricular activities promoting inclusivity and equal participation.
● Sports and cultural events at intra-faculty, inter-faculty, and inter-university levels ensuring equal opportunities.
● Harmonious environment reflected in positive feedback from students and parents.
Annual Gender Sensitization Action Plan
● Create and propagate a safe, secure, and healthy environment ensuring gender equality and respectful behavior.
● Conduct awareness programmes on self-defense, AIDS awareness, and female foeticide.
● Promote health, cleanliness, personal hygiene, and nutrition-related activities.
● Organize entrepreneurship development and career enhancement sessions.
● Conduct workshops related to cybercrime, safety, and security.
● Review minutes and Action Taken Reports of Women Empowerment Cell, ICC, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee, and Grievances Redressal Committee for timely redressal.
● Develop and implement a Student Code of Conduct promoting gender equality at the governance level.
● Encourage students to join NSS and ensure equal rights and participation in cultural activities.