Objectives

• Ensure Inclusivity and Equality:
  • Foster an inclusive atmosphere that upholds the rights and dignity of minority students and staff.
  • Promote diversity by addressing unique challenges faced by minority groups.
• Provide Guidance and Support:
  • Assist minority students with academic, personal, and professional counseling.
  • Provide support to access scholarships, financial aid, and other welfare schemes offered by the government.
• Enhance Awareness:
  • Conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness programs to educate students about their rights and available resources.
• Address Grievances:
  • Offer a platform for minority students and staff to voice concerns and ensure fair redressal.
• Facilitate Empowerment:
  • Encourage active participation in leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and decision-making processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Principal/Director):
  • Oversee and guide the functioning of the Minority Cell.
  • Ensure alignment with the institution’s vision and adherence to government regulations.
• Faculty Coordinator:
  • Act as the primary liaison between minority students and the institution's management.
  • Plan and execute programs, workshops, and initiatives for the benefit of minority students.
• Student Representatives:
  • Represent the interests and issues of minority students within the cell.
  • Help in organizing events and facilitating communication between students and the committee.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Maintain and update records related to the enrollment and welfare of minority students.
  • Ensure implementation of government-mandated schemes such as scholarships, coaching, and capacity-building programs.
• Grievance Redressal Sub-Committee:
  • Address complaints and grievances of minority students promptly and impartially.
  • Monitor the resolution process and provide regular updates to the complainants.

Description of the Minority Cell

The Minority Cell of GRV Business Management Academy will:

• Conduct Regular Activities:
  • Organize awareness programs, cultural events, and seminars to educate the campus community about diversity and inclusion.
  • Provide training and skill-development opportunities tailored for minority students.
• Act as a Support Hub:
  • Serve as a central support system for minority students, offering guidance on scholarships, financial aid, and career opportunities.
• Monitor and Report:
  • Periodically evaluate the progress and performance of the cell’s initiatives.
  • Submit an annual report to the management detailing the activities conducted, challenges faced, and future plans.
• Collaborate with External Agencies:
  • Work in partnership with government and non-governmental organizations to extend benefits and opportunities to minority students.
• Promote a Respectful Environment:
  • Encourage mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation among students from all communities.

Objectives

• Resolve Grievances:
  Address grievances related to academics, administration, discipline, or any other concerns promptly and impartially.
• Promote Transparency:
  Ensure a transparent redressal process to build trust among stakeholders.
• Create a Positive Environment:
  Foster a supportive and harmonious environment within the institution.
• Encourage Feedback:
  Promote the culture of open communication and constructive feedback to improve institutional processes.
• Ensure Compliance:
  Adhere to the guidelines and policies laid down by regulatory bodies like AICTE, UGC, and others.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Principal/Director):
  • Lead the Grievance Redressal Committee.
  • Monitor the overall functioning of the grievance redressal process and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
• Faculty Members (Committee Representatives):
  • Investigate grievances thoroughly and impartially.
  • Provide recommendations for the resolution of issues.
  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the process.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Maintain records of grievances and their resolutions.
  • Ensure proper documentation of all committee proceedings.
• Student Representative:
  • Represent student concerns and ensure that grievances are conveyed effectively.
  • Act as a bridge between the student body and the committee.
• Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO):
  • Serve as the primary contact point for registering grievances.
  • Ensure all grievances are addressed within the stipulated timeframe.
• External Member (Optional):
  • Provide an unbiased perspective in resolving grievances.
  • Offer guidance to ensure the process is impartial and adheres to best practices.

Description of the Grievance Redressal Committee

• Scope of Grievances:
  • Academic grievances (e.g., examination results, teaching quality, unfair treatment).
  • Administrative grievances (e.g., hostel issues, fee structure, facilities).
  • Behavioral grievances (e.g., harassment, misconduct).
• Procedure for Grievance Redressal:
  • Step 1: Submission

    Grievances can be submitted in writing, via email, or through an online grievance portal.

  • Step 2: Acknowledgment

    The GRO acknowledges the grievance and forwards it to the relevant members for review.

  • Step 3: Investigation

    The committee investigates the grievance by gathering facts, interviewing involved parties, and reviewing evidence.

  • Step 4: Resolution

    The committee provides a resolution or recommendation to the complainant within a predefined timeframe (e.g., 15 working days).

  • Step 5: Escalation (if needed)

    If the complainant is unsatisfied, the grievance may be escalated to higher authorities or external regulatory bodies.

• Committee Meetings:
  • The committee meets on a regular basis (e.g., monthly or as needed) to review grievances and monitor resolutions.
• Record Maintenance:
  • The GRC maintains detailed records of all grievances, resolutions, and committee proceedings for future reference and audits.
• Awareness Initiatives:
  • Conduct workshops, awareness campaigns, and orientation programs to educate stakeholders about the grievance redressal process.
• Reporting and Compliance:
  • Submit periodic reports to the management and regulatory authorities on grievances handled, trends observed, and recommendations for institutional improvements.

Objectives

• Prevent Sexual Harassment:
  • Foster an environment free from sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse.
  • Promote awareness about appropriate behaviour and the consequences of misconduct.
• Address Complaints:
  • Provide a safe platform for individuals to report incidents of sexual harassment.
  • Ensure fair and prompt redressal of complaints.
• Promote Awareness and Sensitization:
  • Conduct training programs, workshops, and campaigns to educate stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities.
• Ensure Confidentiality and Fairness:
  • Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and impartiality in handling complaints.
• Adhere to Legal Frameworks:
  • Ensure compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, and related institutional policies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Female Faculty Member):
  • Head the ICC and oversee its functions.
  • Ensure that complaints are resolved in a timely and impartial manner.
• Faculty Representatives:
  • Assist in investigating complaints and gathering relevant evidence.
  • Provide recommendations for redressal measures based on findings.
• External Member (NGO/Legal Expert):
  • Offer an impartial perspective and ensure compliance with legal frameworks.
  • Guide the committee in handling sensitive cases.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Support in maintaining records and ensuring smooth communication between the committee and institutional authorities.
• Student Representatives:
  • Act as the voice of the student community, ensuring their concerns are effectively represented.
  • Promote awareness about the ICC among students.

Key Principles of the ICC

• Confidentiality: Protect the identities of all parties involved.
• Impartiality: Ensure fair and unbiased investigations and decisions.
• Timeliness: Resolve complaints promptly, typically within 90 days.
• Non-Retaliation: Safeguard complainants and witnesses from any retaliation or victimization.

Basic Objectives

• Promote Inclusivity and Equity:
  • Ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for OBC students in academic and non-academic activities.
  • Promote awareness about the rights and benefits available to the OBC community.
• Facilitate Access to Welfare Schemes:
  • Assist OBC students in availing scholarships, reservations, and other benefits provided by the government and the institution.
• Encourage Participation:
  • Motivate OBC students to actively engage in leadership roles, co-curricular activities, and academic initiatives.
• Provide Support and Counseling:
  • Offer academic and personal counseling to OBC students to help them overcome challenges.
• Address Grievances:
  • Provide a platform to address and resolve issues related to discrimination or denial of rights.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Principal/Director):
  • Oversee the functioning of the OBC Cell.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional and governmental policies related to the welfare of the OBC community.
• Faculty Coordinator:
  • Act as the point of contact for OBC students and staff.
  • Plan and implement initiatives and programs for the upliftment of OBC students.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Maintain records of OBC students and ensure proper dissemination of information regarding welfare schemes.
  • Facilitate the application process for scholarships, financial aid, and reservations.
• Student Representatives:
  • Represent the concerns and suggestions of OBC students to the cell.
  • Help organize awareness campaigns and activities.
• Grievance Sub-Committee:
  • Address complaints and grievances of OBC students, ensuring fair and timely resolutions.
  • Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive issues.

Description of the OBC Cell

• Welfare and Support Activities:
  • Conduct workshops and seminars to create awareness about OBC welfare schemes, scholarships, and reservation policies.
  • Provide mentorship and academic support to OBC students to improve their performance and confidence.
• Implementation of Government Policies:
  • Ensure that the institution complies with government-mandated OBC reservation policies in admissions, scholarships, and employment.
  • Monitor the implementation of welfare schemes like tuition fee waivers, hostel support, and skill development programs.
• Grievance Redressal:
  • Handle complaints of discrimination or denial of rights faced by OBC students and staff.
  • Conduct inquiries and recommend corrective actions to the management.
• Awareness Programs:
  • Organize cultural programs and events to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity.
  • Educate all stakeholders about the importance of social equity and respect for all communities.
• Data Management and Reporting:
  • Maintain updated records of OBC students, including their participation in academic and non-academic activities.
  • Submit annual reports to the management detailing the activities, achievements, and challenges of the OBC Cell.
• Capacity Building and Empowerment:
  • Provide guidance on career opportunities, higher education, and competitive exams to help OBC students excel.
  • Encourage leadership development through workshops and participation in student bodies.

Key Principles of the OBC Cell

• Equity: Ensure equal opportunities for OBC students in all institutional activities.
• Inclusivity: Promote a sense of belonging and mutual respect on campus.
• Empowerment: Encourage academic, social, and professional growth.
• Confidentiality: Safeguard sensitive information related to grievances and welfare initiatives.
• Accountability: Ensure transparency in implementing policies and handling grievances.

Objectives

• Prevent Ragging:
  • Create awareness among students about the adverse effects of ragging and its legal consequences.
  • Ensure strict implementation of anti-ragging rules and regulations within the institution.
• Address Complaints:
  • Provide a safe and confidential platform for students to report incidents of ragging.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints promptly and fairly.
• Promote a Healthy Campus Culture:
  • Foster a ragging-free, inclusive, and harmonious environment for all students.
• Ensure Legal Compliance:
  • Comply with the guidelines issued by regulatory bodies such as UGC, AICTE, and the Supreme Court of India.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Principal/Director):
  • Head the committee and ensure the enforcement of anti-ragging measures.
  • Oversee investigations and the implementation of disciplinary actions, if necessary.
• Faculty Members:
  • Actively participate in monitoring and preventing ragging within campus premises.
  • Counsel students to create awareness about the importance of a ragging-free environment.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Maintain records of complaints, investigations, and resolutions.
  • Display anti-ragging policies and helpline numbers on campus.
• Student Representatives:
  • Act as peer advocates to promote the importance of anti-ragging policies.
  • Encourage fellow students to report any incidents of ragging.
• External Member (Legal Expert or NGO Representative):
  • Provide an impartial perspective during investigations.
  • Guide the committee on legal compliance and corrective measures.

Description of the Anti-Ragging Committee

• Definition of Ragging:

  Ragging includes any act of physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual abuse, humiliation, or harassment of new or junior students by senior students or peers.

• Scope of the Committee:
  • The committee covers all campus areas, including hostels, classrooms, libraries, and any off-campus activities under the institution's purview.
  • It ensures zero tolerance for any form of ragging, whether direct or indirect.
• Preventive Measures:
  • Display anti-ragging guidelines, posters, and helpline numbers prominently across the campus.
  • Conduct orientation sessions for new students and parents to create awareness about anti-ragging policies.
  • Organize seminars and workshops to foster camaraderie among students.
• Procedure for Complaint Redressal:
  • Step 1: Filing a Complaint

    Any student or witness can report ragging incidents via email, complaint box, or directly to the committee.

  • Step 2: Acknowledgment and Investigation

    The committee acknowledges the complaint, interviews involved parties, and gathers evidence to investigate the matter.

  • Step 3: Resolution and Action

    Based on the investigation, appropriate disciplinary actions, including suspension, expulsion, or legal proceedings, are recommended and implemented.

  • Step 4: Follow-up

    Ensure the victim receives support and there is no retaliation against them.

• Awareness Programs:
  • Conduct anti-ragging awareness drives, including workshops, pledge ceremonies, and campaigns, to instil a sense of responsibility among students.
  • Encourage student participation in promoting a ragging-free culture.
• Monitoring and Vigilance:
  • Regularly patrol sensitive areas such as hostels, cafeterias, and recreational spaces to deter any ragging-related activities.
  • Install CCTV cameras in common areas to enhance vigilance.
• Record Maintenance:
  • Keep a confidential record of complaints, inquiries, and actions taken for future reference and audits by regulatory authorities.
• Disciplinary Actions:

  Ragging offenses may lead to strict penalties, including:

  • Suspension or expulsion from the institution.
  • Debarment from appearing in examinations or participating in campus activities.
  • Legal action as per the Anti-Ragging Act.

Key Principles of the Anti-Ragging Committee

• Zero Tolerance: Strictly prohibit ragging in any form and ensure severe consequences for offenders.
• Confidentiality: Protect the identities of complainants and witnesses to prevent victimization.
• Awareness: Promote continuous education about anti-ragging policies and the importance of mutual respect.
• Impartiality: Ensure fair and unbiased investigations and resolutions.
• Empowerment: Encourage students to stand up against ragging and foster a culture of mutual support.

Basic Objectives

• Promote Gender Equality:

  Foster a culture of respect and equal opportunities for women across all levels of the institution.

• Empower Women:

  Provide platforms for skill development, leadership training, and career advancement for women.

• Address Issues Affecting Women:

  Create a safe and supportive space to address challenges like harassment, discrimination, or other barriers faced by women.

• Raise Awareness:

  Educate stakeholders about gender equality, women's rights, and laws that protect and empower women.

• Encourage Participation:

  Motivate women to take active roles in academics, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Senior Faculty/Director):
  • Head the cell and oversee its activities.
  • Ensure all initiatives align with institutional goals and gender equality objectives.
• Faculty Members:
  • Act as mentors and guides for women students and staff.
  • Assist in organizing programs and addressing grievances.
• Student Representatives:
  • Act as peer advocates to raise awareness about women empowerment.
  • Encourage participation of women in campus events and leadership roles.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Coordinate the logistical and administrative needs of the cell.
  • Maintain records of activities, grievances, and resolutions.
• External Member (NGO or Women's Rights Expert):
  • Provide expertise on women empowerment and gender issues.
  • Support the cell with insights on policies and best practices.

Basic Objectives

• Ensure Policy Compliance:

  Oversee adherence to institutional, governmental, and regulatory policies related to workplace ethics, sexual harassment prevention, and equal opportunity.

• Promote Awareness:

  Educate stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities concerning compliance with policies.

• Address Grievances:

  Provide a confidential and effective platform for reporting complaints of misconduct or unethical practices.

• Conduct Investigations:

  Investigate complaints fairly and transparently, ensuring timely resolution.

• Uphold Integrity and Ethics:

  Ensure a culture of integrity, accountability, and professionalism across the institution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Principal/Director):
  • Oversee the functioning of the HRPC.
  • Ensure the cell operates in line with institutional and national policies on human rights.
• Faculty Members:
  • Act as mentors and resource persons for human rights education and awareness programs.
  • Assist in investigating complaints and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Maintain records of complaints, resolutions, and awareness activities conducted by the HRPC.
  • Disseminate information related to human rights policies and initiatives.
• Student Representatives:
  • Represent the concerns and suggestions of the student community.
  • Help organize and promote human rights-related activities and events.
• External Member (Human Rights Expert):
  • Provide guidance on legal and ethical issues related to human rights.
  • Offer an impartial perspective during the resolution of grievances.

Description of the Human Rights Protection Cell

• Scope of the Cell:
  • The HRPC addresses issues such as discrimination, harassment, violation of dignity, denial of rights, and other human rights concerns within the institution.
  • It ensures the protection of rights for all stakeholders, including students, faculty, and non-teaching staff.
• Key Focus Areas:
  • Equality: Promote gender equality, social equity, and inclusivity.
  • Dignity: Ensure that every individual’s dignity is respected in academic and personal interactions.
  • Freedom: Uphold freedom of expression, thought, and belief within the bounds of institutional guidelines.
• Preventive Measures:
  • Organize seminars, workshops, and guest lectures on human rights topics.
  • Display human rights charters and guidelines prominently on campus.
  • Develop and disseminate anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
• Complaint Redressal Mechanism:
  • Step 1: Filing a Complaint

    Complaints can be submitted in writing or via email to the HRPC Chairperson or designated members.

  • Step 2: Investigation

    The cell investigates complaints through interviews, evidence collection, and consultation with stakeholders.

  • Step 3: Resolution and Recommendation

    Based on findings, the cell recommends corrective actions, such as counseling, disciplinary action, or policy changes.

  • Step 4: Follow-up

    Monitor the implementation of resolutions and ensure no retaliation against complainants.

• Awareness and Training:
  • Conduct periodic workshops on topics such as gender equality, human dignity, constitutional rights, and anti-discrimination laws.
  • Engage students in debates, quizzes, and essay-writing competitions on human rights issues.
• Reporting and Record Maintenance:
  • Maintain confidential records of complaints, investigations, and resolutions.
  • Submit periodic reports to the management and, if required, to relevant external bodies.
• Collaboration and Advocacy:
  • Collaborate with national and international organizations to promote best practices in human rights protection.
  • Advocate for changes in institutional policies to enhance compliance with human rights standards.

Key Principles of the HRPC

• Respect for Dignity: Ensure that every individual’s dignity is upheld and respected.
• Confidentiality: Protect the identities of complainants and witnesses.
• Equality: Promote equal opportunities and prevent any form of discrimination.
• Impartiality: Conduct fair and unbiased investigations and resolutions.
• Accountability: Maintain transparency in all actions and ensure compliance with legal and institutional frameworks.

Basic Objectives

• Ensure Policy Compliance:

  Oversee adherence to institutional, governmental, and regulatory policies related to workplace ethics, sexual harassment prevention, and equal opportunity.

• Promote Awareness:

  Educate stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities concerning compliance with policies.

• Address Grievances:

  Provide a confidential and effective platform for reporting complaints of misconduct or unethical practices.

• Conduct Investigations:

  Investigate complaints fairly and transparently, ensuring timely resolution.

• Uphold Integrity and Ethics:

  Ensure a culture of integrity, accountability, and professionalism across the institution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chairperson (Senior Faculty/Director):
  • Lead the committee and oversee its activities.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and legal frameworks.
• Faculty Members:
  • Assist in investigating complaints and implementing resolutions.
  • Act as mentors for creating awareness and promoting a safe campus culture.
• Administrative Representative:
  • Maintain records of complaints, investigations, and resolutions.
  • Ensure dissemination of information related to compliance policies.
• External Member (Legal or Social Expert):
  • Provide expertise on legal or ethical matters during investigations and resolutions.
  • Ensure the committee operates within the framework of relevant laws and regulations.
• Student Representatives:
  • Represent student concerns and act as liaisons between the student body and the committee.
  • Assist in organizing awareness activities.