KRISHNA CHAITANYA DEGREE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group (SEDGs) Committee

Constitution of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group Cell

Academic Year 2025-26

In line with the commitment to equity and inclusion, and as per UGC and Government of India directives, this institution establishes the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group (SEDG) Cell to ensure that students from underprivileged backgrounds receive the necessary academic, financial, and emotional support to thrive in higher education.

Objectives

  • To create a supportive and inclusive environment for students from socio-economically disadvantaged sections (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/minorities).
  • To monitor and implement welfare schemes and scholarships for eligible students.
  • To facilitate counseling, skill development, and mentoring programs.
  • To promote sensitivity among stakeholders toward issues of equity and social justice.

Scope and Definition

The SEDG Cell will cater to:

  • Students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) (non-creamy layer), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Minority Communities.
  • Students from economically deprived backgrounds as identified through national/state schemes.

Constitution of the SEDG Cell

The SEDG’s cell is constituted with the following members.

S. No.

Name of the Faculty

Designation

Role in the Cell

1         

Dr. P Raghu Kumar

Principal

Chairman

2         

Dr. P. Haranadh

Professor, Dept. of Life Sciences

Convener

3         

Mr. P Arun Nehru

Associate Professor, Dept. of Humanities

Faculty Member

4         

Mrs. P. Bhanu Sree

Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science

Faculty Member

5         

Mr. P. Rajendra Prasad

A.O

Member

6         

Ms. Bathala Poojitha

III BSC(MPCS) Student

Student Member

7         

Mr. Ulsa Sushmanth Kumar

II BCA(A.I) Student

Student Member

8         

Mr. Syed Zaheer

II BCA Student

Student Member

9         

Ms. Thummala Pallavi

III BBA(Bus.Ana) Student

Student Member

 

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Maintain a database of students from SEDG categories.
  • Ensure dissemination of information about scholarships and government schemes.
  • Organize orientation, soft skills, and bridge courses for incoming students.
  • Offer guidance for higher education, competitive exams, and placements.
  • Conduct awareness workshops for faculty and students on inclusivity.
  • Address grievances related to discrimination or exclusion in coordination with the Equal Opportunity Cell/Grievance Committee.

Meetings and Reporting

  • The Cell shall meet once every quarter or more frequently as needed.
  • Prepare an annual report on activities, beneficiaries, and outcomes for submission to the Head of Institution
  • Coordinate with other institutional support cells (e.g., Equal Opportunity Cell, SC/ST Cell, Minority Cell) to avoid overlap.

Review and Amendments

  • The constitution and functioning of the SEDG Cell shall be reviewed annually.
  • Amendments may be made with the approval of the Head of Institution and in line with revised UGC/government policies.
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