SC and ST Cell, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology NIRF Ranking 2023

SC and ST Cell, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology NIRF Ranking 2023 | KPRIET

SC and ST Cell

About

The SC/ST Cell of the Institute is established to promote the welfare, academic advancement, and overall development of students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The Cell functions to safeguard their interests, address grievances, and ensure equal opportunities in academic and co-curricular activities. It also strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff from these communities.

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Vision, Mission

Vision

To emerge as a premier institution of excellence in higher education that advances knowledge through innovation, research, and inclusive practices, and contributes to the creation of a humane, equitable, and ecologically sustainable society rooted in dignity, equality, social justice, and human rights, with a committed focus on empowering marginalized and underrepresented communities.

Mission

Delivering transformative education through learner-centric, innovative, and outcome-based teaching–learning methodologies
Nurturing competent, ethical, and socially responsible graduates
Promoting research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ensuring inclusivity, equity, and equal opportunities for all learners
Strengthening outreach and global engagement initiatives

Objectives

To facilitate access to welfare schemes, scholarships, and government benefits for SC/ST students through proper guidance and support
To ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and compliance with reservation policies and government regulations within the institution
To safeguard the rights and well-being of SC/ST students and staff through a transparent and responsive grievance redressal mechanism
To promote academic success and career development through mentoring, counseling, and awareness initiatives
To foster an inclusive, equitable, and discrimination-free campus environment

Activities

To collect, review, and maintain updated records of Government of India, State Government, UGC, and AICTE guidelines, policies, and circulars related to the education, welfare, and employment of SC/ST students
To disseminate information regarding scholarships, fellowships, and welfare schemes offered by various government agencies, ensuring timely awareness among eligible students
To facilitate effective communication with SC/ST students and provide guidance for academic progression, career planning, and personal development
To organize awareness programmes, workshops, and counseling sessions to support the academic and professional growth of SC/ST students
To monitor the implementation of welfare measures and ensure that eligible students benefit from institutional and government support systems
To coordinate with institutional authorities to address issues related to SC/ST students and promote an inclusive campus environment

Committee Members

S. No.	Name	Designation	Role
1	Dr. R. Devi Priya	Principal	Chairperson
2	Ms. K. Sharmila	Assistant Professor I, English	Head / Nodal Officer
3	Mr. N. Arunkumar	Assistant Professor II, Chemical Engineering	Member
4	Dr. E. Ranjith Kumar	Professor, Engineering Physics	Member
5	Dr. I. Baranilingesan	Assistant Professor III, Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Member