CRITERION VII - INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

 
7.1.1 Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year  Upload any additional information
7.1.2

The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation:
1. Solar energy
2. Biogas plant
3. Wheeling to the Grid
4. Sensor-based energy conservation
5. Use of LED bulbs/ power-efficient equipment

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7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within a maximum of 200 words)  Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with Government and other approved agencies
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7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:
1. Rain water harvesting
2. Bore well /Open well recharge
3. Construction of tanks and bunds
4. Waste water recycling
5. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus
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7.1.5 - Green campus initiatives include 
7.1.5.1 The institutional initiatives for greening the campus are as follows:
1. Restricted entry of automobiles
2. Use of bicycles/ Battery-powered vehicles
3. Pedestrian-friendly pathways
4. Ban on use of plastic
5. Landscaping
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Various policy documents / decisions circulated for implementation
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7.1.6 - Quality audits on environment and energy undertaken by the institution 
7.1.6.1

The institution’s initiatives to preserve and improve the environment and harness energy are confirmed through the following:
1. Green audit
2. Energy audit
3. Environment audit
4. Clean and green campus recognitions/awards
5.Beyond the campus environmental promotional activities

7.1.7 The Institution has a disabled-friendly and barrier-free environment:
1. Ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms and centres
2. Disabled-friendly washrooms
3. Signage including tactile path lights, display boards and signposts
4. Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities: accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment, etc.
5. Provision for enquiry and information: Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading materials, screen reading, etc.
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Policy documents and brochures on the support to be provided
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7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e. tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and other diversities (within a maximum of 200 words).  Supporting documents on the information provided (as reflected in the administrative and academic activities of the Institution)
7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the institution to constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens:  Details of activities that inculcate values necessary to transform students into responsible citizens
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7.1.10

The institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic sensitization programmes in this regard:
1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website
2. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct
3. Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators and other staff
4. Annual awareness programmes on the Code of Conduct are organized

Code of Ethics - policy document
Details of the monitoring committee composition and minutes of the committee meeting, number of programmes organized, reports on the various programmes, etc. in support of the claims
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7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals  Annual report of the celebrations and commemorative events for during the year
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7.2 Best Practices

7.2.1 Provide the weblink on the Institutional website regarding the Best practices as per the prescribed format of NAAC 

7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 Highlight the performance of the institution in an area distinct to its priority and thrust (within a maximum of 200 words)  Appropriate link in the institutional website
7.3.2 Plan of action for the next academic year