Preface

India is a country of diversity. It is a hub of different religions, castes and cultures. However, the Indian society is characterized by a highly entrenched system of social stratification. It is these social inequalities that created the barriers of denial of access to materials, cultural and educational resources to the disadvantaged groups of society. These disadvantaged groups are SCs, STs, women, OBC (non-creamy layer), minorities and physically challenged persons. It is clear from the demographic factors that a large section of population of our country is still disadvantaged and marginalized.
The Indian education system seems to have been oriented only to meet the requirement of one-third of the population, ignoring the interest of the rest. Indeed, historically education was confined to certain sections of the society and did exclude large sections of the population, making it highly undemocratic in matters of access. This exclusion in education created ever expanding disparities that adversely affected the disadvantaged groups of the society.
Equal Opportunity Cell is needed to ensure that students and staff belonging to various diverse backgrounds of community, religion, region, gender or ability are not deprived of their basic opportunities. With this vision an Equal Opportunity Cell has been instituted at Galsi Mahavidyalaya with the purpose of assisting students and staff hailing from underprivileged backgrounds, marginalised section encompassing Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).

Aims and Objectives

• To oversee the effective implementation of policies and programmes for disadvantaged groups, to provide guidance and counselling with respect to academic, financial, social and other matters and to enhance the diversity within the campus.

• To booster students’ confidence and extend financial aid through dissemination of information regarding diverse scholarship schemes offered by the Government of West Bengal. The Cell is steadfast in its dedication to ensuring parity in opportunities for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background, gender, or ethnicity.

• To be the torchbearer of creating awareness of the concept of equal opportunities to one and all; irrespective of gender, ability, socio-economic background, caste, religion or language; on the lines of the UGC guidelines.

• To stands as a pillar of social justice in the institution.

Motto

ENCOURAGE • EMPOWER • ENLIGHTEN

To raise awareness and give the unheard voices a place to belong.

Scope

The scope lies in creating an atmosphere of equality with special privileges to the least advantaged marginalised groups of students in the institution. The society also focuses on the academic discourses to sensitise such students. Extra-curricular activities are conducted to bring knowledge and awareness among the student community.

Complaint Mechanism

Students from SC, ST,OBC, PH, and Minority backgrounds may report to the members of the committee against any physical or psychological harassment they experience. The complaint may be submitted in writing, over telephone, or digital format, such as email and utilizing the link provided on the college website. Such complaints may be made by the victimized student, an associate thereof, the Class Representative, or any individual possessing knowledge of the incident. All complaints forwarded to the committee shall be treated with utmost priority and confidentiality and shall not be disclosed publicly under any circumstances.

For any complaint mail us at: complain.galsimv@gmail.com

Helpline No. 8617436572

Composition

Important links

(Central and State Government) for Backward and Minority Class:

Reservation Rules

View Reservation Rules, 3rd January 2014