Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG) Cell
The SEDG Cell was formed with the following composition of Committee to ensure that students belonging to Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) "have a safe and secure environment and equitable access to quality education. SEDGC shall promote, circulate, publicize, facilitate, and monitor the implementation of all UGC and Government guidelines and instructions issued from time to time in reference to SEDGs.
Objectives of the Cell:
1. Support and Empowerment
To provide comprehensive academic, financial, psychological, and social support to students and staff from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, including SC/ST/OBC categories, minorities, first-generation learners, and individuals from rural and tribal communities.
2. Equity and Inclusion
To promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in education and employment by ensuring fair access to institutional resources, opportunities, and participatory decision-making.
3. Awareness and Sensitization
To organize workshops, seminars, and training programmes aimed at sensitizing students, faculty, and administrative staff to the challenges faced by socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
4. Policy Implementation and Monitoring
To ensure effective implementation and continuous monitoring of affirmative action policies, reservation norms, and government welfare schemes.
5. Grievance Redressal
To act as a supportive platform for receiving, addressing, and resolving grievances or complaints related to discrimination or deprivation faced by members of disadvantaged groups.
In compliance with the directions of
Pondicherry University to redress the grievances of
SC/ST students and staff, and following the
retirement of Dr. V. Karunanithi, Associate
Professor of Tamil, the administration of Tagore Government Arts and
Science College, Puducherry, has nominated the following faculty members as
Liaison Officers for the SC/ST Cell:
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Mrs. R. Baratha Devi – Assistant Professor of
Computer Science, TGASC
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Mr. Wungreiyon Moinao – Assistant Professor of
English, TGASC
The Liaison Officers shall perform the following duties and
responsibilities:
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Serve as the contact point for SC/ST students and staff regarding
academic and welfare concerns.
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Ensure proper implementation of SC/ST welfare policies as per
Government and University guidelines.
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Facilitate the redressal of grievances and ensure an inclusive
institutional environment.
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Coordinate with departments and IQAC to promote awareness and
equal opportunity initiatives.
