India is the country with diversity and inequalities.In the past,the social system prevailing in India unconsciously created the barriers for the depressed classes.But after independence, India adopted the all-inclusive and welfare state policy.The Indian constitution always protects the rights of the weaker section. India framed the different policies and laws for the upliftment of this deprived class. U.G.C ,being the Government body,directed all the Universities and colleges to establish Equal Opportunity Cell to assist the background class students, minority students, Divgangas
Smt.R.D.G College for Women Akola is established on the ideals of Founder President Mataji Smt.Radhadevi Goenka .Mataji who devoted her life for the wellfare of weaker part of society.She wrote Nari Samsaya to raise voice against the injustice to women in the society. Mataji’s policy of women empowerment can be seen through the various practices by the college authorities.
There are many students from the different social, economic backgrounds. But the Principal and staff are quite careful about the weaker section of the society. In the process of development, the students from weaker sections should not be lagged behind,for the support of such students the college has established Equal Opportunity Cell(EOC).The college has unbiased approach to such students. EOC ,under the guidance of President and Principal, is always ready to work hard for such groups.
Shri Diliprajji Goenka, President BSS,is careful to implement the different types of courses for the welfare of the weaker section.He guides the staff regarding the welfare of weaker section.
Principal Dr.Charushila Rumale Madam is always conscious to implement the various schemes and scholarships prescribed for the students from weaker section. She always reviews the proper working of the cell.
The EOC works for affirmative action for the weaker sections such as students from SC, ST, OBC ,and students from religious and linguistic minorities, PWD (Divyangs).
EOC Committee is framed by the guidance of Principal Dr.Rumale Madam and norms of UGC and social welfare department. The structure of cell as
Sr. no. | Name | Designation |
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1 | Dr.Charushila Rumale | Chairperson |
2 | Dr.Umesh Patil | Convener |
3 | Dr.R S Nitnaware | Member |
4 | Prof.Ajay Shingade | Member |
5 | Sunil Mawale | Official assistant |
6 | Atul Kharodkar | Official Assiststudent |
7 | Miss.Shraddha Surwade | Student Member |
8 | Miss.Divya Padmane | Student-Member |