Constitution of the Socio-Economically
Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG) Cell
With the objective of promoting equity, inclusiveness, equal
access to education, and holistic development of students,
the International School of Management (ISM), Patna, hereby
constitutes the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups
(SEDG) Cell with immediate effect.
The Cell shall work towards identifying and addressing the
educational and socio-economic challenges faced by disadvantaged
students and facilitating access to appropriate institutional
support, welfare schemes, scholarships, and other available
opportunities in accordance with applicable government
guidelines and institutional policies.
1. Objectives of the SEDG Cell
- To promote equitable access to higher education and
institutional resources for students from
socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- To create awareness regarding government scholarships,
financial assistance, fee concessions, and other
applicable welfare schemes.
- To facilitate access to academic support, mentoring,
counselling, and remedial assistance for eligible students.
- To encourage an inclusive, respectful, and
non-discriminatory learning environment.
- To identify barriers affecting students from economically
weaker and socially disadvantaged backgrounds and
recommend suitable support measures.
- To guide students regarding available educational
opportunities, skill-development programmes, and
career guidance services.
- To coordinate with relevant institutional committees
and government agencies, wherever appropriate,
for student welfare and inclusion.
- To monitor the effectiveness of support initiatives
and recommend measures for continuous improvement.
2. Composition of the SEDG Cell
The following members are hereby nominated to the SEDG Cell:
| Sl. No. |
Designation |
Name of Member |
| 1 |
Chairperson |
Dr. Sandeep Kumar |
| 2 |
Coordinator / Nodal Officer |
Dr. Ramla Fatma |
| 3 |
Faculty Member |
Dr. Shatakshi |
| 4 |
Faculty Member |
Mr. Rabindra Nath |
| 5 |
Administrative Representative |
Mr. Neeraj Kumar Singh |
| 6 |
Student Welfare Representative |
____________________________ |
| 7 |
Student Representative (where appropriate) |
____________________________ |
3. Functions and Responsibilities
The SEDG Cell shall:
- Disseminate information about applicable scholarships,
financial aid, and government welfare schemes.
- Facilitate guidance and referrals for students requiring
academic, financial, or other institutional support.
- Organise awareness programmes, counselling sessions,
mentoring activities, and student-welfare initiatives.
- Recommend appropriate measures to reduce barriers to
participation and improve educational access.
- Maintain relevant records of activities, meetings,
student-support initiatives, and outcomes, while
ensuring confidentiality of personal information.
- Submit periodic reports and recommendations to the
Director for necessary action.
4. Meetings and Reporting
The Cell shall meet at least once every semester or as required.
Minutes of meetings, activity reports, awareness programme
records, and action-taken reports shall be maintained for
institutional records, quality assurance, and accreditation
purposes.
5. Effective Date
This notification shall come into effect from the date of
issue and shall remain valid until modified or superseded
by a subsequent order of the competent authority.
All concerned are requested to extend their cooperation
to the SEDG Cell in fulfilling its objectives.
By Order of the Competent Authority
Signature: __________________________
Director
International School of Management (ISM), Patna
Copy to:
- All Heads of Departments / Programme Coordinators
- All Faculty and Staff Members
- Student Notice Board
- Administrative Office
- Institutional Quality Assurance / Accreditation Cell
