SC / ST Committee
SC / ST Committee
Respecting the guidelines of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, and as per the norms required by AICTE and the affiliating university JNTU, the SC/ST Cell of Megha Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women has been established exclusively for SC and ST students and staff to cater to their needs. The cell takes care of the training, placement, and communication-skills development of the students. It also addresses and resolves every complaint received from students and staff related to caste issues or gender/caste-sensitive issues. In the worst case, based on the directives of the Cell, the institution is prepared to initiate the required proceedings against anyone found to act against them.
SC/ST Cell Committee — Academic Year 2022–2023
The following members are nominated for the SC/ST Cell Committee for the academic year 2022–2023:
| Sl. No | Name of the Member | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. M. Venugopal | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. B. Sammaiah | Member |
| 3 | Mr. D. Ramesh | Member |
| 4 | Mr. Joachim Augustine | Member |
| 5 | Mrs. V. Vanaja | Member |
| 6 | Miss G. Shirisha | Member |
Objectives
- Protect the academic and civil rights of SC/ST students and staff
- Address complaints of discrimination or caste-based harassment with prompt redressal
- Assist SC/ST students in availing government scholarships, fee concessions, and welfare schemes
- Provide academic support and counselling to SC/ST students facing difficulties
- Organise awareness programmes on constitutional rights, reservation policies, and social equality
- Liaise with the university and government bodies on SC/ST welfare matters
Support Services
- Scholarship Assistance — Guidance on Telangana State SC/ST scholarship applications; pre-matric and post-matric schemes
- Fee Reimbursement — Support in applying for TS-EPASS (Electronic Payment and Application System for Scholarships)
- Academic Counselling — Remedial classes and mentoring for SC/ST students needing additional academic support
- Grievance Redressal — Confidential mechanism for reporting caste-based discrimination or harassment
- Career Guidance — Information on government job reservations, competitive exams, and career opportunities
Awareness Programmes
- Lectures on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision on Constitution Day (26 November)
- Awareness sessions on constitutional rights and anti-discrimination laws
- Celebration of Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April) with talks and cultural programmes
Contact
SC/ST students with grievances or requiring support should approach the Cell Coordinator.
Phone: +91 9246805889
Email: megha.inst@meghaengg.ac.in