SEDGs Cell
SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED GROUPS [SEDGs] CELL
In alignment with national guidelines, MES College Marampally has constituted a dedicated Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell. The purpose of this Cell is to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality higher education for students belonging to socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The SEDGs Cell functions as an independent and autonomous body, ensuring that its activities do not interfere with the operations of other statutory or supportive Cells within the college.
The Cell is committed to:
- Safeguarding the constitutionally guaranteed rights of all SEDGs students.
- Promoting their dignity, safety, and security within the institution.
- Facilitating equal access and opportunities in higher education and overall development.
The Cell works in collaboration with existing statutory bodies such as the SC/ST Cell, Minority Cell, and other support mechanisms in the college.
Through this initiative, MES College Marampally reaffirms its commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusive growth in higher education.
Objectives
- Safeguard Constitutional Rights: Protect the rights, dignity, and security of all students belonging to Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs).
- Promote an Inclusive Environment: Ensure the institution remains a safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free space for SEDGs students.
- Support & Mentoring: Provide socio-emotional and academic support through dedicated counselling and mentoring programs.
- Implement Orientation & Bridge Courses: Monitor the effective implementation of HEI-designed orientation and bridge courses for SEDGs.
- Increase Academic Participation: Support the execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing SEDGs students’ participation in academic activities.
- Enforce Government Policies: Ensure implementation of reservation policies and other welfare schemes from central and state governments.
- Enable Outreach Programs: Promote access to institutional academic opportunities through appropriate outreach efforts.
- Prevent Discrimination: Enforce preventive measures and legal safeguards against discrimination and atrocities faced by SEDGs students.
- Publicize Guidelines: Disseminate and monitor the application of UGC and government guidelines related to SEDGs welfare.
- Address Grievances Promptly: Redress complaints through a Grievance Redressal Committee within 15 days, while upholding the privacy and dignity of the complainant.
FUNCTIONS
- Coordination & Implementation: Collaborates with statutory bodies and other cells to implement government schemes, scholarships, and support services.
- Student Support: Provides academic, socio-economic, psychological, and emotional support through mentoring, counselling, and bridge programs.
- Awareness & Sensitization: Conducts sensitization programs for staff and students to promote inclusivity and reduce discrimination.
- Grievance Redressal: Acts as a single-window mechanism for addressing student grievances, ensuring timely and confidential resolution.
- Skill & Personality Development: Facilitates programs to enhance employability, soft skills, and overall development of SEDGs students.
- Resource Mobilization: Seeks external funding (CSR, alumni, etc.) to provide financial aid and reduce opportunity costs.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Maintains records, reviews scheme implementation, and assesses the evolving needs of SEDGs students.
Committee Members
Chairperson
Dr. Raphika P M, Professor, Department of Electronics
Members
Dr. Mini K Paul, Professor, Department of Biosciences
Dr. Sheeba Varghese, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and in-charge of ICC
Dr. Jasmine P M, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Coordinator of IQAC
Dr. Umesh B T, Professor, Department of Biosciences
Mr. Abdul Muhaimin P, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce
Mr. Nahan Puthiyandi Noufal, Student Representative – Male
Ms. Simna C A, Student Representative – Female
Mr. Abdul Shukur M M, Superintendent of Office