Equal Opportunity Cell
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⚖️ Equity · Inclusion · Access
Equal Opportunity Cell
The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) of Dr S C Gulhane Prerna College of Commerce, Science, and Arts is established to promote equity, inclusion, and equal access to education for all students. The Cell ensures that students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority, economically weaker sections, persons with disabilities (PwD), and other disadvantaged groups are provided adequate academic, social, and emotional support.
The Cell functions in accordance with UGC guidelines and NAAC quality indicators.
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Objectives
- ✦To ensure equal opportunities in education without discrimination
- ✦To provide support to students from disadvantaged and marginalized sections
- ✦To promote inclusive teaching–learning practices
- ✦To create awareness about government welfare schemes and scholarships
- ✦To prevent discrimination based on caste, gender, religion, disability, or socio-economic background
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Functions of the Cell
- ✦To identify and address issues related to discrimination
- ✦To support students academically through remedial coaching and mentoring
- ✦To guide students about scholarships, free ships, and welfare schemes
- ✦To organize awareness programs on social justice and equality
- ✦To facilitate barrier-free access for differently-abled students
- ✦To maintain grievance records and submit reports to IQAC
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Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Students can approach the Equal Opportunity Cell through:
- ✦Written complaint to the coordinator
- ✦Direct interaction during office hours
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Composition of Cell — 2025–26
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| SN | Designation | Name | Position |
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| 1 | Principal | Dr Urmila Dabir | Chairperson |
| 2 | Faculty Member | Mr. Gaurav Gaibe | Coordinator |
| 3 | Faculty Member | Ms. Rajashri Aakare | Member |
| 4 | Faculty Member | Dr Swarda Gulhane | Member |
| 5 | Administrative Officer | Mr. Ravindra Shrikhande | Member Secretary |
| 6 | Faculty Member | Ms. Jyoti Yadav | Member |
Dr Urmila Dabir
Principal
Mr. Gaurav Gaibe
Faculty Member
Ms. Rajashri Aakare
Faculty Member
Dr Swarda Gulhane
Faculty Member
Mr. Ravindra Shrikhande
Administrative Officer
Ms. Jyoti Yadav
Faculty Member
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Major Activities
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| SN | Event | Date | Link |
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| 1 | Seminar on 'Constitution: Protector of Fundamental Rights' | 26 Nov 2025 | 📄 View |
| 2 | Seminar on How to Fill the Scholarship Form | 24 Sep 2025 | 📄 View |
| 3 | Awareness Program on "Constitutional Provisions for Equality" | 26 Nov 2024 | 📄 View |
| 4 | Awareness Program on How to Fill in the Scholarship Form | 28 Sep 2024 | 📄 View |
| 5 | A Program on Education & Empowerment: Key to Gender Equality | 29 Jan 2024 | 📄 View |
| 6 | Program on "Let's Create a Casteless Society" | 17 Jan 2024 | 📄 View |
| 7 | Awareness Program on "How to Make Caste Validity" | 25 Sep 2023 | 📄 View |
| 8 | Awareness Program on the Various Scholarship Schemes | 16 Mar 2023 | 📄 View |
| 9 | Awareness Program on How to Fill in the Scholarship Form | 16 Sep 2023 | 📄 View |
| 10 | Awareness Program on How to Fill in the Scholarship Form | 22 Aug 2022 | 📄 View |
| 11 | Webinar on Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens Under the Indian Constitution | 19 Mar 2022 | 📄 View |
Seminar on 'Constitution: Protector of Fundamental Rights'
Seminar on How to Fill the Scholarship Form
Awareness Program on "Constitutional Provisions for Equality"
Awareness Program on How to Fill in the Scholarship Form
Education & Empowerment: Key to Gender Equality
Program on "Let's Create a Casteless Society"
Awareness Program on "How to Make Caste Validity"
Awareness Program on the Various Scholarship Schemes
Awareness Program on How to Fill in the Scholarship Form
Awareness Program on How to Fill in the Scholarship Form
Webinar on Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens Under the Indian Constitution