About
About the SEDG cell / SCST Cell
Our college has set up a Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG) cell / SCST Cell — earlier functioning as the Special Cell — to ensure inclusive, equal, and quality higher education opportunities for students belonging to SEDGs. The SEDG cell / SCST Cell functions as an independent body without interfering with the functioning of other statutory Cells in the college.
The SEDG cell / SCST Cell in our college safeguards the constitutionally guaranteed rights, dignity, safety, and security of all SEDGs students and ensures equal access and opportunities to pursue higher education. Our Institution works in coordination with existing statutory bodies such as the SC/ST Cell, Equal Opportunity Cell, and other related committees to strengthen support systems for SEDGs students.
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Constitutional Rights Protection
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Safe & Inclusive Campus
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Academic Support & Mentoring
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Policy Implementation
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Scholarship & Scheme Access
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Grievance Redressal
Goals
Objectives of SEDG cell / SCST Cell
- To protect all the constitutional rights of the SEDGs students.
- To ensure that the HEIs are inclusive, safe, and secure for the SEDGs students.
- To provide socio-emotional and academic support and mentoring for the students belonging to the SEDGs through proper counselling and monitoring programme.
- To ensure proper implementation and monitoring of orientation and bridge courses designed by the HEIs to benefit SEDGs students.
- To ensure implementation of all such programmes designed and developed by HEIs to increase the participation of SEDGs students in academic activities.
- To ensure implementation of Government's policies, including reservation policies and various schemes, programmes, facilities and guidelines for SEDGs students.
- To ensure that the HEIs develop appropriate outreach programmes to help the SEDGs students avail various opportunities of educational/academic programmes of HEIs.
- To ensure proper implementation of preventive measures and laws against discrimination and atrocities, and for safeguards of students belonging to respective categories under SEDGs.
- To circulate, publicize, facilitate, and monitor the implementation of all UGC and Government guidelines and instructions issued from time to time in reference to SEDGs.
- To redress the grievances and complaints of the SEDGs students within 15 days through a Grievances Redressal Committee (GRC) without compromising the safety, privacy, and dignity of the complainant.
⏱️ 15-Day Grievance Resolution Commitment
All grievances and complaints from SEDGs students are addressed within 15 days through the Grievances Redressal Committee (GRC), ensuring complete safety, privacy, and dignity of every complainant.
Members
Constitution of the SEDG cell / SCST Cell
| Sr. |
Designation |
Name |
| 1 |
Chairperson, SEDG cell / SCST Cell |
Ms. Seema Kamble |
| 2 |
Senior Professor |
Mr. Sanjay Suryawanshi |
| 3 |
In-charge of Internal Complaint Committee |
Dr. Aanchal Jain |
| 4 |
Coordinator / Director of IQAC |
Dr. Poonam Mirwani |
| 5 |
SC/ST Representative |
Mr. Krishna Pandit |
| 6 |
OBC Representative |
Mr. Sanjay Suryawanshi |
| 7 |
Students' Representatives (SEDGs) |
Mr. Siddharth Barve & Ms. Sakshi Adagale |
| 8 |
Assistant Registrar / Administrative Officer |
Mr. Aniket Dalvi |
📌 Student Representatives
As per UGC guidelines, two student representatives belonging to SEDGs — one male and one female — are included in the Cell to ensure student voices are heard and represented in all decisions.
Composition
SC/ST Committee Composition & Documents
For complete details on the SC/ST Cell members, representatives, and constitution, please download the official document below:
Resources
Important Links
💡 Scholarship Guidance
Students belonging to SEDGs are encouraged to visit the SEDGs Cell for assistance in applying for government scholarships, schemes, and other financial support programmes. Our staff will guide you through the application process.