Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year

Government College Sihma  has a strong ethical work culture that is based on inclusivity. It observes highest ethical standards in all its activities. Equal opportunities are provided to all individuals irrespective of gender, race, caste, color, creed, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Its unique work culture, healthy traditions and ethos have led to enrolment of the employees as per the roaster. Safety, security and well-being, along with gender equity and friendly working atmosphere are the issues of prime concern to GC Sihma. Gender sensitivity is an inherent value in the cultural ethos of the institute and its neighboring community, as is evident by the following facilities –

(a) Safety and Security

·         Security guards are deployed at main gate and students with valid identity cards are allowed into the campus. 

·         Rotational duty by all faculty members for discipline and security.

·          Strict implementation of Anti-Ragging measures and keeping the campus ragging free.

·           Awareness campaigns on women safety and gender sensitivity through rallies and camps by NSS student volunteers. 

·         The college campus is under surveillance with CC cameras installed at prominent locations.

·          Women faculty members accompany girl students when they participate in outdoor activities or tours. 

·         Internal Complaints Committee(ICC) interacts regularly with the girl students and resolves the issues addressed by them. 

·         The college ensures social security through Anti-Ragging Committee and Grievance Redressal Committee. 

·         The Disciplinary committee curbs indiscipline in the campus.

·          A complaint box is arranged to receive grievances or suggestions from the students which are addressed by respective committees.

(b) Counseling 

  •  Faculty counsel the students during mentoring regarding academic performance, career plans and  personal issues
  • Mentor-Mentee programmes are run regarding students psychological issues.
  • ICC members enquire and counsel the students addressing their problems time to time
  • Eminent persons from police department and constitutional members are invited to counsel the students regarding ragging, eve teasing and harassments during college events.
  • Grievance Redressal Committees for staff and students is available.
  • Placement Cells and Alumni Placement Assistance Cell extends support in educating the girl students regarding career plans and entrepreneurship policies.
  • Health Counseling, Values Counseling, Career Counseling takes place periodically

 

(c) Common Rooms:

·         ICC monitors the facilities in Common Rooms.

 (d) Other Measures of Gender Sensitization include :

·         Curriculum and Coursework.

·          Co-curricular activities.

GC Sihma has been successful in caring for its diverse students and staff population harmoniously in its efforts to steadily achieve its vision and mission. This is also evident from regular feedback from all its students and parents. Other Initiatives Additional initiatives ensure active participation of students in co-curricular activities including sports as it is an audit course in all UG programmes and also at intra-faculty, inter- faculty and inter-university levels.

 

                                          Annual Gender Sensitization Action Plan 

·  To create and propagate a safe, secure and healthy environment to achieve gender equality  and to ensure respectful and dignified behavior at all levels.

· Conduct Awareness Programmes for the girls students regarding self-defense, Aids  awareness, Female Foeticide, etc.

· Promoting activities pertaining to Health, Cleanliness, Personal Hygiene, and Nutrition.

· To conduct Activities for students regarding Entrepreneurship Development and Career Enhancement

· To organize workshops related to cybercrime, safety and security for the students

·To review the minutes and the Action Taken Reports of the Women Empowerment Cell, Internal Complaint Committee, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee, Grievances Redressal Committee and ensure redressals in time. 

· To prepare and deploy Student’s code of conduct that promotes gender equality at the governance level. 

·To encourage students to join NSS and ensure equal rights and participations in regular cultural activities.