Socio Economic Disadvantage Groups (SEDGs)
Role of the Committee
- The Internal Complaints Committee has a critical role in the prevention, prohibition, and redress of sexual harassment at workplace.
- To create awareness among all students regarding social issues.
- To prohibit the unwelcome behavior that constitutes workplace sexual harassment or acts amounting to sexual harassment of any employee.
- To ensure that all individuals are treated with equal respect and that no discriminatory treatment is given to anyone.
Socio Economic Disadvantage Groups (SEDGs)
As per the University Grants Commission Guidelines to Provide Equitable Opportunity for the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) in the HEIs January 2024
Constitution of Socio Economic Disadvantage Groups (SEDGs) as per UGC Guidelines
| S.No | Name of the Committee Members | Category | Present Designation / Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. V.Sujatha | Principal | Professor |
| 2 | Dr.J.Selvi | Member | HOD |
| 3 | Dr.S.Hemalatha | Member | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Mrs. G. Maria Dhayana Latha | Member | Associate Professor |
| 5 | Mr. G. Prasanna Venkatramanan | Member | Non Teaching Faculty |
| 6 | Mr. T. Chakravarthi | Member | Non Teaching Faculty |
| 7 | Mr.A.Gowrie | Student | Student |
| 8 | Mr.D. Gowsik | Student | Student |
| 9 | Mr.J. Vignesh | Student | Student |
| S.No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.C.Udhayakumar | Chairperson. SEDGs Cell |
| 2 | Dr.J.Selvi | Senior Professor |
| 3 | Dr.R.Hemalatha | In-charge of Internal Complaint Committee |
| 4 | Dr.N.Tamilselvan | Director of IQAC |
| 5 | Mr.Soundararajan | SC/ST Representative |
| 6 | Mr.Janarthanan | OBC Representative |
| 7 | Ms.SanthaKokila II- CSE | Students’ Representative belonging to SEDG |
| 8 | Mr.Ariharan II- IT | Students’ Representative belonging to SEDG |
| 9 | Mr.S.Janarthanan | Administrative Officer |
Objective
The objective of the SEDGs Committee is to ensure inclusive, equitable, and barrier-free access to quality higher education for students from socio-economically disadvantaged groups, as per the UGC guidelines issued in January 2024. The Committee aims to:
- Provide academic, financial, psychological, and infrastructural support to SEDG students.
- Remove barriers affecting enrollment, retention, and completion of higher education.
- Establish systems and mechanisms to promote equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and inclusion.
- Monitor implementation of welfare schemes, scholarships, and support services for SEDGs.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and enabling environment for holistic development of disadvantaged students.
The UGC Guidelines (January 2024) mandate Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to create mechanisms for identifying, supporting, and empowering students from Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs). This includes:
- Economically weaker sections (EWS)
- Socially disadvantaged communities
- First-generation learners
- Students from rural/remote regions
- Orphans, single-parent students, and victims of calamities
- Students with limited access to resources, digital devices, or learning materials
The SEDGs Committee is responsible for:
- Creating targeted support systems for access, learning, and progression.
- Establishing equitable opportunities across academic, co-curricular, and placement domains.
- Coordinating with government agencies, CSR units, NGOs, and welfare departments.
- Ensuring policy compliance, documentation, reporting, and grievance redressal.
The Committee functions in collaboration with IQAC, Student Support Cells, Career Guidance & Counselling Units, and Departmental Coordinators.
Support Measures for SEDGs
Academic Support
- Bridge/remedial classes
- Peer-learning groups
- Skill-development and language-enhancement programmes
- Access to study materials, digital devices, library resources
Financial Support
- Information and processing assistance for:
- Central/State government scholarships
- Institutional fee concessions
- CSR-funded welfare schemes
- Emergency financial aid in deserving cases
Psychological & Social Support
- Counselling, mentoring, personality development
- Awareness programmes on health, self-confidence, and life skills
- Anti-discrimination and sensitization programmes
Infrastructure Support
- Access to reading rooms, computer labs, internet
- Hostel support for needy students
- Accessible campus environment
Career & Placement Support
- Special training modules, internship support
- Placement coaching (aptitude, communication, interview skills)
