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 NIZAM COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS)
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Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) Cell

The scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Reservation Cell is constituted in college to ensure the special interest of reserved category students and to provide supports in areas where the students experience difficulties. The committee will look after the disputes (if any) or violation of rights of SC/ST students, faculties and staff of HEI.

SC/ST cells play a critical role in promoting the welfare and empowerment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Through comprehensive support systems, awareness programs, and policy implementation, these cells work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive society. Addressing the challenges and strengthening the efforts of SC/ST cells can significantly enhance their effectiveness and contribute to the overall development of SC/ST communities.

Aim and Objectives:

  • To provide a platform for addressing complaints and issues related to discrimination and
    difficulties among SC/ST individuals.
  •  To offer various forms of support, including application of cast certificate, educational assistance,
    scholarships, career counseling, and skill development programs.
  •  To get initiatives in opportunities and empower SC/ST individuals to achieve their full potential.
  •  To conducting awareness campaigns and programme for SC/ST students educate the broader
    community about the rights and issues faced by reserve category members.
  •  To ensuring the effective implementation of government policies and schemes designed for the
    welfare of SC/ST communities.
  •  To regular monitoring of the progress and impact of various initiatives is crucial. SC/ST cells are
    tasked with collecting data, evaluating programs, and reporting findings to higher authorities.

The Nature of Activities of the Cell

  • SC/ST cells facilitate access to scholarships and financial aid programs, enabling students from
    these communities to pursue higher education without financial barriers.
  •  Awareness and training sessions are organized to enhance employability skills and provide career guidance. This includes personality development, resume writing, interview preparation, and soft skills training.
  •  Counselling services and Legal assistance is provided to SC/ST members facing discrimination or
    any difficulties for support mental and emotional well-being.
  •  SC/ST cells engage with local community experts and BARTI, SARTHI and TRTI to promote
    education, health, and social welfare. Outreach programs help in building trust and collaboration
    with the communities they serve

The SC/ST Cell of the college in the academic year 2022-23 facilitate access to reserve category students and aware to these students about various central and state government policies and scholarship. Also provide the information regarding the different scholarship offer by Savitribai Phule University Pune and government of Maharashtra.

In the academic year 2022-23, total 149 schedule cast (SC) students enrolled for the Government India Post matric scholarship scheme and received a sum total 916688 /- and total 33 schedule tribe (ST) students enrolled for the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India) scheme and received a sum total 438710 /- scholarship were distributed to these students.

Reservation cell provide platform for the applying online application in the computer laboratory for needy reserve category students. Reservation cell of college organized the workshop on caste validity to awareness regarding caste validity certificate dated 19th September & 22nd November 2022, for workshop invited Mr. Vikash Maruti Pansare (Deputy Collector and Chairman of Cast Validity Committee of District Ahmednagar). Mr. Bhagwat Ukhaji Khare (Research Officer, Cast Validity Committee of District Ahmednagar). In the same year, Reservation cell of college organized the One Day Workshop on Equal Opportunity Program on dated 8th Oct 2022 for students. At this event, Mr. Pirjade Ajaz Lala (Samatadut Prakalp Barti Ahmednagar) & Mr. Santosh Shinde (Samatadut Prakalp Barti Ahmednagar) delivered a talk on the importance of equal opportunity in society for the weaker classes and different schemes available from BARTI, SARATHI, and TRTI for the SC/ST/NT/OBC and minority group students.

SC/ST Cell Committee

Sr.No. Name of the Person Position Contact Number
1 Mr. A. R. Gavit Chairman 8108136182
2 Dr. K. V. Palghadmal Member 9730807609
3 Mr. S. S. Lokhande Member 9960494365
4 Mr. T.N. Shaikh Member 9823383286
5 Dr. M.U.Patil Member (SWO) 9970544101
6 Mr. Y.A Thete Member (Scholarship section clerk) 8668473099

The SC/ST Cell of the college in the academic year 2021-22 facilitate access to reserve category students and aware to these students about various central and state government policies and scholarship. Also provide the information regarding the different scholarship offer by Savitribai Phule University Pune and government of Maharashtra.
In the academic year 2021-22, total 173 schedule cast (SC) students enrolled for the Government India Post matric scholarship scheme and received a sum total 730422 /- and total 43 schedule tribe (ST) students enrolled for the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India) scheme and received a sum total 359650 /- scholarship were distributed to these students.
The “SC/ST Cell” of the college in the academic year 2021-22 takes a specialinterest in facilitating financial support to students from government agencies and other sources. To aware these students about different policies in the college a meeting was held this semester.
The “SC/ST Cell” helped students obtain financial support from governmental agencies. Placement activities are also carried out in the current year in which special preference was given to these students.
The orientation programs in soft skills have been arranged to improve academic skills in the English language. The basic objective of the coaching scheme is to help students and orient them to
participate in the Civil Service Examination.

SC/ST Cell Committee

Sr.No. Name of the Person Position Contact Number
1 Mr. A. R. Gavit Chairman 8108136182
2 Dr. K. V. Palghadmal Member 9730807609
3 Mr. S. S. Lokhande Member 9960494365
4 Mr. T.N. Shaikh Member 9823383286
5 Dr. M.U.Patil Member (SWO) 9970544101
6 Mr. Y.A Thete Member (Scholarship section clerk) 8668473099

The SC/ST Cell of the college in the academic year 2020-21 facilitate access to reserve
category students and aware to these students about various central and state government policies and scholarship. Also provide the information regarding the different scholarship offer by Savitribai Phule University Pune and government of Maharashtra.
In the academic year 2020-21, total 174 schedule cast (SC) students enrolled for the Government India Post matric scholarship scheme and received a sum total 1966735 /- and total 52 schedule tribe (ST) students enrolled for the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India) scheme and received a sum total 365375 /- scholarship were distributed to these students.
The “Reservation Cell” of the college in the academic year 2020 - 21 takes a specialinterest in facilitating financial support to students from government agencies and other sources.They are also encouraged to enroll in career orientation programs, which would equip them with the necessary skills
to choose a career option.

  1. To aware these students about different policies in the college a meeting was heldthis semester.
  2.  Placement activities are also carried out in the current year in which special preference was given to these students.
  3. Some YouTube and online Zoom lectures were arranged for students to be aware of scholarships. Students of Undergraduate and Post Graduate of different streams were present for the program. Special efforts were made by Mr. T N Shaikh, Mr. S. S. Lokhande, Mr. A.R. Gavit, and all Committee Members.

SC/ST Cell Committee

Sr.No. Name of the Person Position Contact Number
1 Mr.A.S.Waghmare Chairman 9850518810
2 Mr.R.S.Pawar Member 9011723010/td>
3 Mr.R.S.Bhadkwad Member 7972386008
4 Dr.B.D.Ranpise Member 9860539684
5 Dr.A.T.Kanade Member 8055420924
6 Mr.G.S.Sonawane Member 8975019980

The SC/ST Cell of the college in the academic year 2019-20 facilitate access to reserve
category students and aware to these students about various central and state government policies and scholarship. Also provide the information regarding the different scholarship offer by Savitribai Phule University Pune and government of Maharashtra.
In the academic year 2019-20, total 172 schedule cast (SC) students enrolled for the Government India Post matric scholarship scheme and received a sum total 1764970 /- and total 33 schedule tribe (ST) students enrolled for the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India) scheme and received a sum total 149980 /- scholarship were distributed to these students.
The reservation cell of Padmashri Vikhe Patil College, Pravaranagar organized a guest lecture on “Total Scholarship Guidance” on 27th July 2019. It was inaugurated by Mr. Vijay Patil, Sangamner College, Sangamner. At this event, Mr. Vijay Patil gave detailed information about scholarships from different agencies like the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship, scholarships given by the Central Government of India, Scholarships given by Savitribai Phule Pune University, and the State Government. He has also given information about how to apply online f o r these scholarships. Students of Undergraduate and Post Graduate of different streams were present for the program. Placement activities are also carried out in the current year. To aware these students about different policies in the college a meeting was held this semester.

SC/ST Cell Committee

Sr.No. Name of the Person Position Contact Number
1 Mr.A.S.Waghmare Chairman 9850518810
2 Mr.R.S.Pawar Member 9011723010/td>
3 Mr.R.S.Bhadkwad Member 7972386008
4 Dr.B.D.Ranpise Member 9860539684
5 Dr.A.T.Kanade Member 8055420924
6 Mr.G.S.Sonawane Member 8975019980

The SC/ST Cell of the college in the academic year 2018-19 facilitate access to reserve
category students and aware to these students about various central and state government policies and scholarship. Also provide the information regarding the different scholarship offer by Savitribai Phule University Pune and government of Maharashtra.
In the academic year 2018-19, total 189 schedule cast (SC) students enrolled for the Government India Post matric scholarship scheme and received a sum total 1412755 /- and total 42 schedule tribe (ST) students enrolled for the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government of India) scheme and received a sum total 214250 /- scholarship were distributed to these students. To aware these students about differet policies in the college a meeting was held this semester.
The SC/ST Cell of the college helped students obtain financial support from governmental agencies and other sources. Placement activities are also carried out in the current year in which special preference was given to these students. The orientation programs in soft skills have been arranged to improve academic skills in the English language. The basic objective of the coaching scheme is to help students and orient them to participate in the Civil Service Examination.

SC/ST Cell Committee

Sr.No. Name of the Person Position Contact Number
1 Mr.A.S.Waghmare Chairman 9850518810
2 Mr.R.S.Pawar Member 9011723010/td>
3 Mr.R.S.Bhadkwad Member 7972386008
4 Dr.B.D.Ranpise Member 9860539684
5 Dr.A.T.Kanade Member 8055420924
6 Mr.G.S.Sonawane Member 8975019980

SC/ST Incharge

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Dr. VELPULA KUMARA SWAMY,M.A., B.Ed., & Ph.D.