Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group (SEDGs) Committee

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. R V Subramanya Prasad	Principal	Chairman
2	Dr. D Ravi Kumar	Professor, Dept. of Humanities & Sciences	Convener
3	Mr. Mamjanshawali Shaik	Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Applications	Faculty Member
4	Mrs. K. Radhamma	Associate Professor, Dept. of Humanities & Sciences	Faculty Member
5	Mr. G. Sai kumar	A.O	Member
6	Mr. Biradavolu Madhu	II MBA Student	Student Member
7	Ms. Chevuru Anitha	II MCA Student	Student Member
8	Ms. Shaik Hina	II MCA(Dual) Student	Student Member
9	Mr. Laka Vamsi	II MCA 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.