Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell (SEDG)
Socio-Economically
Disadvantaged Groups Cell (SEDG)
The Socio-Economically
Disadvantaged Groups Cell (SEDG Cell) is an institutional body or support unit
within universities that focuses on promoting equity and inclusion for
individuals from underprivileged or marginalized backgrounds. Here’s an
overview of the typical objectives of such a cell:
Objectives of the SEDG Cell
1. Support
and Empowerment: Offer academic, financial, psychological,
and social support to students and staff from socio-economically disadvantaged
groups, including SC/ST/OBC communities, minorities, first-generation learners,
and those from rural or tribal backgrounds.
2. Equity
and Inclusion : Encourage inclusive practices in education
and employment to guarantee equitable access to resources, opportunities, and
participation in decision-making.
3. Awareness
and Sensitization : Organize workshops, seminars, and training
programs to raise awareness among students, faculty, and administrators about
the challenges encountered by disadvantaged groups.
4. Policy
Implementation and Monitoring: Oversee the effective
implementation and monitoring of affirmative action policies, reservations, and
welfare schemes.
5. Grievance
Redressal: Serve as a platform for hearing and
addressing concerns or complaints of discrimination raised by members of
disadvantaged groups.
Key Activities
- Conducting orientation programs for
SEDG students.
- Collaborating with government bodies
to facilitate scholarships and welfare schemes.
- Providing career counselling and
skill development opportunities designed for marginalised groups.
- Implementing community outreach
initiatives to engage with and support disadvantaged communities.
- Carrying out research on
socio-economic disparities and institutional inclusivity.
Target
Groups
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Religious minorities
- Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
- First-generation learners
- Migrant and rural students
Contact:
Dr. J. DilliBabu, Assistant Professor- Department of Computer Applications