Equal Opportunity Cell

Equal Opportunity Cell

The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi is dedicated to ensuring equity, inclusivity, and social justice within the academic ecosystem. In alignment with the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Cell functions as a proactive mechanism to ensure that students and staff from marginalized and underrepresented communities—including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), minority groups, women, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and economically weaker sections (EWS)—have equal access to academic resources, opportunities, and support services.


Vision

To build a sensitive, inclusive, and equitable academic environment that promotes diversity, upholds human dignity, and empowers all individuals to participate fully in university life.

Objectives

To create awareness about constitutional rights, social justice, and non-discrimination.

To provide equal access to educational, infrastructural, and employment opportunities for all students and staff.

To facilitate barrier-free, accessible infrastructure and learning environments for persons with disabilities.

To support disadvantaged groups through counseling, skill development, and welfare schemes.

To redress grievances related to discrimination or inequality in a timely and fair manner.


Core Functions

Policy Implementation: Ensuring effective execution of reservation and welfare policies for SC, ST, OBC, minorities, women, EWS, and PwDs.

Support Services: Organizing remedial coaching, career counseling, mentorship, and academic guidance.

Sensitization Programs: Conducting seminars, awareness workshops, and training on inclusion, gender equity, and disability rights.

Infrastructure Accessibility: Promoting barrier-free buildings, ramps, signage in Braille, and assistive technologies for inclusive learning.

Coordination: Working in collaboration with the SC/ST Cell, Internal Complaint Committee (ICC), and other student support units.


Initiatives at Bundelkhand University

Barrier-free infrastructure with ramps, accessible toilets, and wheelchair-friendly paths across major buildings.

Provision of assistive tools and learning aids for students with visual and hearing impairments.

Regular orientation sessions for newly enrolled students from marginalized communities.

Active dissemination of information regarding scholarships, fellowships, and government welfare schemes.

Community outreach programs to promote higher education among underrepresented groups.


Bundelkhand University is committed to promoting a campus culture that celebrates diversity and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. The Equal Opportunity Cell plays a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive educational framework where every learner can thrive regardless of their background.

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