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SAHITHYA DEGREE COLLEGE

Affiliated to Yogi Vemana University (Co-Education)

Accredited with B+ Grade by NAAC

Recognised by UGC u/s 2(f), ISO 9001-2015 Certified Institution

Near Cherlopalle Road, Khajipeta, Y.S.R. Kadapa

CONSTITUTION OF Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group Cell

Academic Year 2025-26

SHDC/SEDG/2025-26/002 21-06-2025

In line with the commitment to equity and inclusion, and as per UGC and Government of India directives, this institution establishes the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group (SEDG) Cell to ensure that students from underprivileged backgrounds receive the necessary academic, financial, and emotional support to thrive in higher education.

Objectives

To create a supportive and inclusive environment for students from socio-economically disadvantaged sections (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/minorities).
To monitor and implement welfare schemes and scholarships for eligible students.
To facilitate counseling, skill development, and mentoring programs.
To promote sensitivity among stakeholders toward issues of equity and social justice.

Scope and Definition

The SEDG Cell will cater to:

Students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) (non-creamy layer), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Minority Communities.
Students from economically deprived backgrounds as identified through national/state schemes.

Constitution of the SEDG Cell

The SEDG’s cell is constituted with the following members.

S. No.	Name of the Faculty	Designation	Role in the Cell
1	Mr. N. Sanjeeva Reddy	Principal	Chairperson
2	Mr. B. Suresh Babu	Asst. Professor, Dept. of Life sciences	Convener
3	Ms. G. Lakshmi Prasanna	Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce	Faculty Member
4	Ms. T. Suhasini	Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science	Faculty Member
5	Mr. L. Anil Kumar Reddy	Asst. Professor, Dept. of Life Sciences	Member
6	V. Archanna	III BSc (Botany)	Student Member
7	B. Nagendra Naik	II BSc.(Mathematics)	Student Member
8	D. Mahaboob chan	III BSc (Botany)	Student Member
9	V. Siva Kumar	III BSc (Computer Science)	Student Member

Functions and Responsibilities

Maintain a database of students from SEDG categories.
Ensure dissemination of information about scholarships and government schemes.
Organize orientation, soft skills, and bridge courses for incoming students.
Offer guidance for higher education, competitive exams, and placements.
Conduct awareness workshops for faculty and students on inclusivity.
Address grievances related to discrimination or exclusion in coordination with the Equal Opportunity Cell/Grievance Committee.

Meetings and Reporting

The Cell shall meet once every quarter or more frequently as needed.
Prepare an annual report on activities, beneficiaries, and outcomes for submission to the Head of Institution
Coordinate with other institutional support cells (e.g., Equal Opportunity Cell, SC/ST Cell, Minority Cell) to avoid overlap.

Review and Amendments

The constitution and functioning of the SEDG Cell shall be reviewed annually.
Amendments may be made with the approval of the Head of Institution and in line with revised UGC/government policies.

Chairperson

SEDG Cell