Gopinath_pg_college

Introduction

Gopinath PG College, Salamatpur, Uttar Pradesh, has constituted dedicated Equity and Inclusion Cells to uphold fairness, accessibility, and diversity in higher education. These Cells work together to ensure that all students—especially those from marginalized, minority, or differently-abled backgrounds—receive equitable opportunities for academic and personal advancement.

The initiative reflects the college’s commitment to inclusive education, social justice, and women’s empowerment, ensuring that every learner feels valued and supported within the institution.

Objectives of the Equity and Inclusion Cells

To provide equitable opportunities and ensure fair representation for all students.
To disseminate information on scholarships, fellowships, and government welfare schemes.
To prevent discrimination or bias based on caste, gender, community, or ability.
To create an inclusive and accessible academic environment.
To offer guidance, mentoring, and redressal support to students in need.

Structure and Composition (2024–25)

Cell	Coordinator / Contact Details	Key Responsibilities
Minorities Cell	–	Promotes welfare of minority students, facilitates access to government and UGC scholarships, organizes awareness programs, and maintains beneficiary records.
SC/ST Cell	–	Implements reservation and welfare schemes, assists students in scholarship processes, and organizes sensitization and mentoring sessions.
OBC Cell	–	Monitors implementation of OBC policies, guides students in availing benefits, and ensures institutional compliance with reservation norms.
Divyangjan (PwD) Cell	–	Ensures accessibility facilities, supports differently-abled students in academic activities, and coordinates with welfare departments for benefits and counseling.
Women Development Cell	–	Promotes gender equity and empowerment, organizes leadership and safety awareness sessions, and handles women-related issues in coordination with other committees.

Awareness Activities and Student Engagement

Awareness and Outreach: Organize talks, seminars, and workshops on inclusivity, rights, and welfare schemes.
Counseling and Mentorship: Offer academic and personal guidance through mentoring and counseling programs.
Access to Benefits: Facilitate the application and disbursal of government and UGC scholarships.
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain reports on beneficiaries, events, and welfare outcomes for audit and transparency.
Grievance Redressal: Work with the Grievance Redressal Committee to ensure fair and timely resolution of issues.

Student Support and Communication

Students can contact the respective Equity & Inclusion Cells for assistance or queries at:

Cell	Email Address
Minorities Cell	minoritiescell@gpgc.edu.in
SC/ST Cell	scstcell@gpgc.edu.in
OBC Cell	obccell@gpgc.edu.in
Divyangjan (PwD) Cell	pwdcell@gpgc.edu.in
Women Development Cell	womencell@gpgc.edu.in

For national-level grievance redressal, visit: UGC Online Grievance Portal

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Institutional Commitment

Providing fair access to quality education and support services.
Empowering students from all backgrounds through scholarships and guidance.
Promoting equality, inclusiveness, and mutual respect on campus.
Upholding social responsibility and ethical practices in all institutional processes.

Every student is encouraged to actively participate in the programs and opportunities made available through these Cells and contribute to a culture of inclusivity and shared growth.