The University Grants Commission (UGC) on January 10, 2025, notified regarding the Establishment of Equal Opportunity and SC/ST Cells in HEIs and Submission of Data on Grievance Redressal.
In compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directives in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding caste discrimination in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), UGC has been instructed to collect and submit data from all HEIs concerning the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012. You may also be aware that the UGC has recommended the establishment of Equal Opportunity Cells (EOCs) in all HEIs to address disparities, support marginalized communities and sensitize about their rights envisioned in the Constitution.
In this regard all HEIs are requested to establish an Equal Opportunity Cell and SC/ST Cell to ensure the effective and transparent redressal of grievances of the disadvantaged groups. To assist this initiative, the UGC is preparing a database of important aspects, which are crucial to the protection of the rights and interests of the Disadvantaged groups and addressing their complaints and grievances
You, are, therefore, requested to submit the requisite information in the prescribed format through the Google link i.e. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaU4y0yC5nFGu6DTAePa0NFK3xfXY5VnJh4J1gIii3c8Tz6w/viewform latest by January 20, 2025 positively.
[Circular No. 1-2/2024 (SCT/Circular)]
