Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)

Objectives

In compliance to UGC guidelines, University has constituted the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) to ensure that all students and staff have equal opportunities, regardless of their background or identity. The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) of Vindhya Institute of Technology and science, Satna ensures that all students and staff have equal opportunities and more inclusive environment.

Members of the Equal Opportunity Cell

S.No.	Name	Designation	Composition as per MoE/UGC Guidelines	Position
01	Mr. Pankaj Sharma	Associate Dean, Head IQCA & Head Electrical Engineering	Dean Equal Opportunity Cell to be Nominated by the Head of the HEI	Chairperson
02	Mr. Sunil Tripathi	Assistant Professor, Applied Science & Humanities & IKS Expert	Liaison officer of Equal Opportunity Cell	Liaison Officer
03	Dr. K.P.Tripathi	Assistant Professor & Head Computer Science & Engineering	Head IQAC	Member
04	Dr. Ashutosh Dwivedi	Assistant Professor & Head Mechanical Engineering	A Senior Faculty Member to be nominated by Head of the HEI	Member
05	Dr. Mehphooj Beg	Assistant Professor, Applied Science & Humanities	A Senior Faculty Member to be nominated by Head of the HEI	Member
06	Ms. Seema Singh	Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Member SC/ST Cell	A Senior Faculty Member to be nominated by Head of the HEI	Member
07	Dr. Soma Mishra	Assistant Professor, Applied Science & Humanities & Head ICC	A Senior Faculty Member to be nominated by Head of the HEI	Member
08	Ms. Janhvee Prajapati	0302CS221051, 6th Sem Student	Student's Representative to be nominated by the Head of the HEI	Member
09	Mr. Akhil Pratap Singh	Chief Admin Officer	Administrative Officer to be Nominated by the Head of the HEI	Chairman Secretary

Functions of the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC):

◈ 1. Promoting Inclusive Policies

○ Ensure non-discrimination in admission, academic environment, and employment.
○ Monitor the implementation of policies for equal opportunity as per UGC and constitutional provisions.

◈ 2. Support for Marginalized Groups

○ Provide assistance to students from SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), Minorities, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Women, and other disadvantaged groups.
○ Organize special support programs (coaching, counseling, skill development) for these groups.

◈ 3. Awareness and Sensitization

○ Conduct workshops, seminars, and training to raise awareness about equity, diversity, and Human rights.
○ Promote gender sensitization and disability awareness across the campus.

◈ 4. Grievance Redressal

○ Act as a forum to receive complaints related to discrimination or denial of opportunity.
○ Ensure proper investigation and redressal as per institutional norms.

◈ 5. Capacity Building and Skill Development

○ Facilitate remedial coaching, soft skills training, and personality development programs for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

◈ 6. Monitoring and Reporting

○ Maintain data on the participation of marginalized groups in various academic and co-curricular activities.
○ Submit periodic reports to regulatory authorities like UGC or the institution's governing body.

◈ 7. Liaison Role

○ Act as a nodal agency to coordinate with government and non-government bodies for the welfare of disadvantaged groups.
○ Implement schemes like Post-Matric Scholarships, National Fellowship for SC/ST, and others. ○ Submit periodic reports to regulatory authorities like UGC or the institution's governing body.

◈ 8. Creating an Enabling Environment

○ Encourage institutional culture where diversity is respected, and every individual is empowered to perform to their potential.