To ensure the effective implementation of the reservation policy in admission, recruitment, allotment of staff quarters, Hostels etc. SC/ST Cells are established in the colleges.” The Commission is providing financial assistance to the Universities for the establishment of Special Cell for SC/STs. The purpose of these Cells is to help the colleges in implementing the reservation policy with regard to the admission of students and the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff at various levels. Its function is also to help the SC/ST categories to integrate with the mainstream of the college community and to remove difficulties, which they may be experiencing. Such SC/ST Cells have already been set up in the colleges.

Eligibility/Target Group

Financial assistance under the Scheme would be available to such Universities and Deemed Universities, which come within the purview of Section 2(f) and are fit to receive central assistance under section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. The Scheme is meant for SC/ST only.

Objectives

i. To implement the reservation policy for SCs/STs in the Universities and Colleges.

ii. To collect data regarding the implementation of the policies in respect of admissions, appointments to teaching and non-teaching positions in the universities, and in the affiliating colleges and analyse the data showing the trends and changes towards fulfilling the required quota.

iii. To take such follow up measures for achieving the objectives and targets laid down for the purpose by the Government of India and the UGC.

iv. To implement, monitor and evaluate continuously the reservation policy in universities and colleges and plan measures for ensuring effective implementation of the policy and programme of the Government of India.

Cell Members

Sreekrishnapuram V T Bhattathiripad College College Council has constituted SC/ST CELL. The cell comprises the following members.

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