PREAMBLE

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have been identified as the two most backward groups of Indian society, which have been declared as scheduled castes and scheduled tribes by the Constitution of India under the provisions of Article 341 and 342 of the Constitution of India. The Constitution of the country, promulgated in 1950, recognizes the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes as the two most backward groups needing special protection. A number of provisions have been made in the Constitution with a view to abolish all forms of discrimination and put these groups at par with others.

Specific provisions for the reservation in services, in favor of the members of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, have been made in the Constitution of India are as follows:

The MHRD, University Grants Commission and AICTE have given priority to the downtrodden students and staff and have given directions to all the universities to establish SC/ST Cell. In this regard the SC/ST Cell at our college was established in the year 2017.

After the establishment of the cell it has specifically concentrated on the welfare of the SC/ST students and staffs.

The main aim of the cell is to monitor the various schemes issued to the SC/ST students like scholarships, and to help them to integrate with the mainstream.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To fulfill the guidelines / order issued by AICTE / UGC / University / Govt. in respect of implementing the policy.
• Committee often meets the students and faculties belonging to SC/ST communities to understand their problems to take necessary action and/or render them necessary advice/help to resolve the matter.
• Creating awareness among the SC/ST students regarding the various government and non-government scholarship schemes.
• Counseling the students to help them overcome inferiority complex related to interaction with fellow students and personal grooming, etc.
• To encourage greater participation and to develop responsible and value oriented leadership in students.
• To help the community members develop self-confidence.
• To organize seminars, workshops or SC/ST community students.

Composition of SC/ST Cell Committee

A well structured committee is framed every year for monitor the well functioning of the committee to fulfill the above objectives and responsibilities. The following is the structure of the committee to be formed.

The Specific Roles and Responsibilities of Convener:

• To frame a committee in accordance with the standard structure.
• To conduct regular meetings of the committee, prepare the minutes of meeting and the documentation of the same.
• To refer to the objectives and responsibility of the SC/ST committee and function accordingly.
• To conduct activities/training for the community students.