Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell

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The College aims at making quality education accessible to all irrespective of the students socio-cultural, economic and historical backgrounds. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizes the need to address the issues of students belonging to Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs), such as minorities, women, SCs and STs, OBCs, PwDs, and EWSs, who lag in the field of education. The College has formed Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell for increasing the participation of such students in all the academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the College.

Objectives

Functions

Composition

Areas of SEDGs

  • To improve equitable access to quality education for SEDGs through bridge courses, earn-while-learn, and outreach programs.
  • To extend and ensure basic facilities and amenities to SEDGs for inclusive, healthy, safe, and secure environments on campus.
  • To sensitize all stakeholders, policy implementation, and monitoring on equitable access to quality education to SEDGs.
  1. To encourage and ensure the conduct of Bridge Courses in the areas of mathematics, computers, communication skills, accounting, etc.
  2. To ensure proper implementation of the Earn-while-Learn (EwL) Scheme through research projects, library assignments, computer services, data entry, laboratory assistance, etc.
  3. To provide support to students for professional academic and career counselling opportunities through outreach programs.
  4. To mobilize financial resources by collaborating with Government and Non-government agencies to support SEDGs.
  5. To network with various agencies for facilitating all the above functions of the Cell.

Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell

Sr. No.DesignationName of the Member
1ConvenorMrs. Priti Surve
2Senior FacultyMrs. Byshi Paniker
3IC ConvenorMrs. Netra Thakre
4IQAC Co-ordinatorMrs. Renita Vazirani
5SC/ST RepresentativeDr. D. S. Mhaske
6OBC RepresentativeMs. Dhanashree Bhute
7One female student representativeMs. Anchal Jaiswar
8One male student representativeMr. Anil Mandal
9Administrative OfficerMrs. Yogita Pawaskar
  • Bridge Courses

The Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell offers structured Bridge Courses to support students especially for newly admitted students. It is aimed at helping the moderate and below moderate level students belonging to the SEDGs at the entry-level to bridge the gap between the courses studied at the previous level and those to be examined at the entry level of the new academic program that students have been admitted to. These courses are designed to address learning gaps and build strong foundational skills essential for academic success. Subjects such as mathematics, computers, communication skills, and accounting are offered based on students’ needs. The bridge programmes help students transition smoothly into their regular curriculum with greater confidence.

Generally, in the beginning of July, College conducts bridge course for mathematics.

  • Earn-while-Learn Scheme

The Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell offers an Earn-While-Learn Scheme to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This initiative provides on-campus work opportunities such as assisting in research projects, library assignments, computer services, data entry, and laboratory support. The scheme enables students to earn remuneration while continuing their academic pursuits without affecting their studies. It helps students to develop their personality, gain technical skills, and build their entrepreneurial ability, which will help them to take up professional assignments relatively faster. The Cell explores sponsorships and external funding support to ensure fair remuneration for participating students. The scheme reduces financial stress and encourages self-reliance among students. Overall, the Earn-While-Learn Scheme promotes dignity of labour and inclusive educational development.

Generally, students are provided with library assignments as a part of this scheme.

  • Outreach Program

The Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell offers an Outreach Programme aimed at providing academic, technological, and counselling support to students in need. The programme includes language translation services to help students overcome language barriers in learning and communication. Recording services and assistive technologies are provided to support students with diverse learning needs and disabilities. The language laboratory is integrated into this initiative to strengthen communication skills and improve academic performance. Academic counselling helps students address learning challenges and plan their studies effectively. Career counselling supports students in making informed decisions about higher education and employment opportunities. The Cell may seek sponsorships and external support to expand the reach and quality of these services. Overall, the Outreach Programme promotes accessibility, inclusivity, and holistic student development.

As a part of this Program, the College has Scholarship & Freeship Committee and Career Guidance Cell.