SC/ST/OBC/MINORITY COMMITTEE

In accordance with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), and Government of India regulations for the welfare and protection of students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Minority communities, the SC/ST/OBC/Minority Committee of AIT Chikkamagaluru is constituted for a period of three years. The Committee is established to promote equality, social justice, inclusiveness, and protection of the rights and interests of students and staff belonging to disadvantaged and minority communities.

The Committee works towards creating a discrimination-free, inclusive, and supportive academic environment by addressing issues related to social discrimination, equal opportunity, welfare measures, grievance redressal, and student support services. The Committee functions with a commitment to fairness, dignity, confidentiality, and equal access to educational opportunities in accordance with UGC Regulations on Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions, 2026.

Objectives of SC/ST/OBC/Minority Committee

1. To promote equality, inclusiveness, and social justice among all students and staff members.
2. To safeguard the rights and interests of SC, ST, OBC, and Minority students and employees.
3. To prevent discrimination, harassment, and social exclusion within the institution.
4. To create awareness regarding constitutional rights, reservation policies, scholarships, and welfare schemes.
5. To provide academic, social, emotional, and counselling support to students belonging to disadvantaged communities.
6. To encourage equal participation in academic, cultural, sports, leadership, and institutional activities.
7. To address grievances related to caste-based discrimination and inequitable treatment.
8. To ensure implementation of Government, UGC, AICTE, and VTU guidelines related to equity and inclusion.
9. To promote harmony, diversity, and mutual respect among students and staff.
10. To create a supportive and student-friendly campus environment for marginalized and minority communities.

Functions of SC/ST/OBC/Minority Committee

1. To monitor and ensure effective implementation of policies related to SC, ST, OBC, and Minority welfare.
2. To organize awareness programmes, seminars, workshops, and counselling sessions on social justice and equal opportunity.
3. To disseminate information regarding scholarships, fee concessions, fellowships, and Government welfare schemes.
4. To receive and address grievances related to discrimination, harassment, and inequitable treatment.
5. To provide guidance and support for academic, financial, and personal issues faced by students from disadvantaged communities.
6. To coordinate with institutional committees and Government agencies for effective welfare implementation.
7. To encourage reporting of discrimination-related incidents while ensuring confidentiality and protection against retaliation.
8. To maintain records of grievances, welfare activities, and support services provided to students.
9. To create awareness regarding anti-discrimination laws, constitutional safeguards, and institutional policies.
10. To submit periodic reports and recommendations to the Principal and IQAC regarding welfare and inclusion measures.