SC/ST Harassment Prevention Committee
The SC/ST Harassment Prevention Committee is constituted in accordance with the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the UGC guidelines, with the objective of ensuring a safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free environment within the institution.
This committee works to:
• Prevent any form of caste-based discrimination or harassment
• Provide a confidential and supportive grievance redressal mechanism
• Ensure justice, dignity, and equality for all students and staff
• Promote awareness, sensitivity, and mutual respect on campus
The committee is committed to protecting constitutional rights, upholding social justice, and fostering a campus culture based on respect, equality, and harmony.
Vision & Commitment:
Our Vision
• To uphold the dignity and rights of SC/ST students and staff
• To ensure zero tolerance towards harassment and discrimination
• To provide a transparent, fair, and confidential complaint mechanism
• To foster an atmosphere of equality, respect, and inclusiveness.
To create a discrimination-free and inclusive campus
• To uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of SC/ST students and staff
• To promote equality, mutual respect, and social justice
• To ensure a supportive academic and professional environment.
Objectives of the Committee:
Objectives
• To prevent harassment and discrimination against SC/ST students and employees
• To provide a safe, accessible, and confidential platform for grievance redressal
• To ensure timely, fair, and unbiased inquiry into complaints
• To spread awareness regarding rights, responsibilities, and legal provision.
• To promote harmony, inclusiveness, and ethical conduct on campus
Roles & Responsibilities of the Chairperson:
Role of the Chairperson
• To lead and coordinate the functioning of the committee
• To ensure complaints are handled with confidentiality, sensitivity, and fairness
• To oversee inquiry proceedings and ensure timely resolution
• To facilitate awareness and sensitization programs
• To ensure compliance with government, UGC, and institutional guidelines
• To promote trust and transparency in grievance redressal mechanisms Legal Framework & Guidelines
Legal Provisions:
• The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
• UGC Guidelines for SC/ST Grievance Redressal Committees
• Constitution of India
• Article 14 – Right to Equality
• Article 15 – Prohibition of Discrimination
• Article 17 – Abolition of Untouchability
• Article 46 – Promotion of Educational & Economic Interests of SC/ST
Commitment of the Committee
Our Commitment
• Zero tolerance towards harassment and discrimination
• Fair, transparent, and confidential handling of complaints
• Protection against victimization or retaliation
• Continuous awareness and sensitization of students and staff
• Building a culture of respect, equality, and inclusiveness.
