SC-ST, EOF Cell

Functionality of The Cell

Ensure effective implementation of the reservation policies of the Government of India/State Government/UGC/AICTE related to: (a) Admission, (b) Recruitment, (c) Scholarships, (d) Hostel allotment, (e) Faculty promotions and appointments.
Address grievances related to discrimination, harassment, caste-based bias, or denial of entitled benefits to SC/ST students or staff.
Organize seminars, workshops, and awareness programs on: (a) Legal rights and constitutional protections for SC/ST communities, (b) Government schemes and scholarships, (c) Prevention of caste-based discrimination.
Monitor the adherence to government norms in admission, recruitment, and campus activities.
Coordinate with: (a) UGC/AICTE/DTE, (b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, (c) University or affiliating bodies, (d) For scholarships, welfare schemes, policy updates, and reporting.
Provide counselling and support services to students and staff facing personal, academic, or discrimination-related challenges.
Prepare and submit annual reports on the functioning of the SC/ST Cell to the institution head or affiliating university, including: (a) Number of beneficiaries, (b) Grievances handled, (c) Programs conducted, (d) Policy compliance status.

Role and Responsibilities

Coordinator

Provide strategic direction and administrative leadership to the SC/ST Cell.
Ensure the cell operates in alignment with UGC/AICTE/State Government regulations and institutional policies.
Oversee and ensure proper implementation of: (a) Reservation policies in admissions, faculty/staff recruitment, and hostel allotments, (b) SC/ST-related scholarship and fellowship schemes
Monitor compliance with the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and other relevant laws.
Schedule and preside over SC/ST Cell meetings to discuss and deliberate on received grievances.
Ensure timely and impartial resolution of grievances related to caste-based discrimination, harassment, or denial of benefits.
Convene meetings to address complaints and take appropriate actions or escalate when necessary.
Act as the primary liaison with: (a) University officials, (b) Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), (c) AICTE/UGC, (d) Government welfare departments, (e) Facilitate processing of scholarships, grants, and official reports.
Ensure accurate data collection and reporting related to: (a) Admissions, recruitment, and promotions of SC/ST candidates, (b) Grievance records, (c) Program outcomes and utilization of funds

Faculty Members

Help monitor and implement reservation and welfare policies for SC/ST candidates in: (a) Admissions, (b) Recruitments, (c) Hostel allotments, (d) Scholarships and fellowships.
Provide academic, emotional, and administrative support to SC/ST students.
Encourage SC/ST students to apply for relevant scholarships and welfare schemes.
Plan and conduct workshops, seminars, talks, and legal literacy sessions on: constitutional rights of SC/ST communities, Anti-discrimination laws and social justice and inclusion.
Coordinate with administrative and academic units to ensure that SC/ST students receive: (a) Timely disbursement of scholarships, (b) Necessary certificates and documentation, (c) Equitable access to academic and support services.
Maintain accurate records of: (a) SC/ST beneficiaries in the institution, (b) Programs and activities conducted, (c) Grievance redressal actions taken.

Students Member

Act as a bridge between the student body and the SC/ST Cell.
Share the general concerns, challenges, and suggestions from SC/ST students with the committee.
Help organize and promote: (a) Awareness drives, (b) Workshops on SC/ST rights, (c) Anti-discrimination campaigns, (d) Scholarship and welfare scheme outreach
Motivate students to report any form of caste-based discrimination, harassment, or denial of entitlements.
Help create a supportive and inclusive environment for SC/ST students in academics, hostels, and extracurriculars. 6. Provide feedback to the committee on the effectiveness of support systems and suggest improvements

Composition

Members of the SC-ST Cell

Sl. No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Gautam Banerjea	Director – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Chairperson
2	Dr. S. Choudhury	Director – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member
3	Prof. (Dr.) S. Ghosh	Principal – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member
4	Mr. Amiya Halder	Faculty – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member
5	Mr. Subhankar Mallick	Faculty – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member
6	Ms. Alivia Murmu	Student – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member

Sl. No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Dipankar Kundu	Faculty – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Nodal Officer
2	Dr. Tapalina Banerjee Bhattacharjee	Faculty – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member
3	Ms. Pompha Janice Mondal	Office Staff – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member
4	Mr. Armaan Ahmed Mubarki	Student – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member
5	Ms. Revathi Banerjee	President : Colours For All-RANG (NGO), Member
6	Dr. Soumen Maiti	Dy. Registrar – St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology, Member Secretary

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