As per the Provisions laid down by the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, Act No. 33 OF 1989, dated 11/09/1989) & the Notification No. GSR – 316 (E) by Ministry of Welfare, New Delhi dated 31/03/1995 and as per the UGC Directives to be adhered and followed by the Educational Institute in this regard, following shall be the SC-ST Welfare Committee of Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha.

 CONSTITUTION OF SC/ST COMMITTEE

 The SC/ST Standing Committee ensures the effective implementation of the policies and programs of the Government of India, UGC and State Governments with regard to backward castes, classes and physically challenged. It also suggests measures for achieving the objectives laid down by the various government agencies. The Committee meets at least two times in a year and the decisions arrived at are mandatory to be implemented. The Committee functions under the Chairmanship of the Principal.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SC/ST COMMITTEE

This Committee shall be functioning for the following objectives of this Act:

• To implement, monitor and evaluate continuously the Reservation Policy in the Institute (if any applicable).
• To take necessary steps of measuring for ensuring effective implementation of the policy & programs/schemes of the State and Central Govt. for SC-ST, if any.
• To ensure the Prevention of Atrocities (as defined within the meaning of this Act) on the SC, ST Staff, Faculty and Students.
• To ensure the equal opportunity in matters of employment/promotions subject to fulfilling Qualification, Eligibility criteria and Merits.
• To hear and resolve the issues/complaints if any; of such nature of Atrocity reported/complained.
• To conduct the inquiries on the reported & complained issues and to aid and advice the Director & the Management of the Institute in this regard for the justice and smooth unctioning of the Institute. There is an Advisory Committees & Special Cell at the University Level for Aid & Advice and to hear appeals if any; in this regard.

FUNCTIONS OF THE SC/ST COMMITTEE

The SC/ST Committee/Antidiscrimination Cell Committee will address the following issues/complaints of aggrieved SC/ST students/staff:

1. Effective updating and implementation of the policy & programs /schemes of the State and Central Govt. for SC-ST
2. Complaints of alleged discrimination of students, from the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes
3. Irregularity in the admission process adopted by the Institute.
4. Publishing any false or misleading information not based on facts in the Prospectus.
5. Withhold or refuse to return any document in the form of certificates of degree, diploma or any other award or other document deposited with it by a person for the purpose of seeking admission in such institution.
6. Demand of money in excess of that specified in the declared admission policy or approved by the competent authority to be charged by such institution.
7. Breach of the policy for reservation in admission as may be applicable.
8. Non-payment or delay in payment of scholarships to any student that such institution is committed, under the conditions imposed by the AICTE, or by any other authority.
9. On provision of student amenities as may have been promised or required to be provided by the institution.
10. Denial of quality education as promised at the time of admission or required to be provided.
11. Non-transparent or unfair evaluation practices.
12. Harassment and victimization of students/staff, including sexual harassment

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING ISSUES/COMPLIANT REGISTERED TO SC/ST COMMITTEE

1. On receipt of communication (written/email/portal) of issue/complaint/ grievance related to SC/ST Committee/Antidiscrimination Cell Committee from grievance committee, the same will be discussed in house or with the concerned committee
2. Issues/Complaints related to SC/ST shall be considered by this committee and addressed accordingly.
3. The concerned committee shall investigate the cases directed accordingly.
4. Suitable hearing would be given to the concerned and steps to resolve issues will be undertaken.
5. The concerned shall be informed about the action taken by the committee.
6. If any complaint/grievance is found invalid, the complainant and the person against whom the complaint is made will be informed accordingly.
7. Attempts will be made to resolve issues within one month of receipt of communication

Constitution of SC/ST Committee 2023-2024

INTRODUCTION

The Minority Cell of the College was constituted to empower the students from the institution's minority populations. The cell has been extremely keen to meet the educational and cultural demands of the minority population of our college .Basically, the cell supports minority students' academic growth and encourages their enrolment in career orientation programmes that will empower and provide them the tools they need to choose a career path. Additionally, the minority cell helps students receive funding from governmental organisations and other sources. The Cell is devoted to helping minority students by offering counselling, personality development, communication skill development, remedial coaching, tutorial sessions, and preparatory courses.

OBJECTIVES

• To provide equal opportunity for education of minorities. 
• To create awareness among the minority students regarding various scholarships program of State Government and UGC.
• To facilitate financial support to students from minority communities from governmental agencies and other sources.
• To ensure provisions for an environment where all such students feel safe and secure.
• To encourage these students to enroll for courses, workshops, programs, etc. which the College offers students in an attempt to equip them with the skills needed for their careers.
• To provide prompt counselling for any emotional emergencies arising on account of any event on the College campus.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To communicate with the students and motivate them for better future planning.
• To publicize the various Central and State Government scholarship schemes and any updates in these matters
• The Cell is committed to provide assistance to the minority students through counselling, personality development, development of communication skill and preparatory classes for professional and employment purposes etc.
• The Cell is actively engaged in coordinating and resolves the problems in the matter of conduct of coaching and other measures with a view to see that the education system succeeds in bringing to a level quantitatively as  well as qualitatively indistinguishable from the level of the rest of the students.
• To coordinate with other College Cells and Committees such as the Mentoring Cell, Placement Cell, Students’ Council, Sports Council, Cultural Council, etc. and ensure that students from minority communities participate in their activities.
• In coordination with grievance cell of institution, providing a mechanism to redress the grievance of students from these communities.

COMPOSITION OF MINORITY CELL

Ms.Nancy Jose, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology-Chairperson

Dr.Merrin Joseph, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacy of Practice- Co-Chairperson

Mr.Seby Thomas, Mr.Thomaskutty George –Office Person

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Grievance Redressal Cell of Nirmala college of Pharmacy is to develop a responsible and accountable attitude among all the stakeholders in order to maintain a harmonious educational atmosphere in the institute.

A Grievance Redressal Cell is constituted for the redressal of the problems reported by the Students, staff members, management, parents, alumni and other stakeholders of the College with the following objectives:

• Upholding the dignity of the College by ensuring strife free atmosphere in the College through promoting cordial relationship of all the stakeholders of the college.
• Encouraging the stakeholders to express their grievances / problems freely and frankly, without any fear of being victimized.
• Advising Students of the College to respect the right and dignity of one another and show utmost restraint and patience whenever any occasion of rift arises.
• Advising all the Students to refrain from inciting Students against other Students, teachers and College administration
• Advising all staffs to be affectionate to the students and not behave in a vindictive manner towards any of them for any reason.

SCOPE:

The cell will deal with Grievances received in writing/email (grievance@nirmalacp.org) /through Campus 7 from the stakeholders about any of the following matters: -

• Academic Matters: Related to timely issue of  Mark-sheets, Transfer Certificates, Conduct Certificates etc.
• Financial Matters: Related to dues and payments for various items from library, hostels etc.
• Other Matters: Related to certain misgivings about conditions of sanitation, preparation of food, availability of transport, victimization by teachers etc.

FUNCTIONS:

• The cases will be attended promptly on receipt of gievances from the stakeholders.
• The grievance cell formally will review all cases and will act accordingly as per the policy.
• The grievance cell will give report to the authority about the grievances attended and the number of pending grievances, if any, which require direction and guidance from the higher authorities.
• Provide organization wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance.
• Provide orientation about the functioning of the cell to the new stakeholders

CONSTITUTION OF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL

MECHANISM OF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

Procedure for lodging the grievances

Any aggrieved stakeholders with the grievances related to college, class, campus, hostel, food etc. may submit their application seeking grievance redressal to the cell in writing /email or through Campus 7. The written grievances may be dropped in the boxes kept in the college as well as hostels. The grievances may be posted by mail to the grievance cell email ID (grievance@nirmalacp.org ). The student grievances may be submitted directly through Campus 7.

Procedure for addressing the grievances

1. The grievance redressal cell shall meet every month and check whether any grievances have been dropped in the box or received through email/Campus 7. However, if necessary, it may meet more frequently at the instance of the Chairperson or at the request of the other members to discuss the various issues received.
2. At least 6 members from the Grievance redressal cell shall be present for the meeting in which chairperson , secretary and a student member is compulsory.
3. The cell shall study the grievances with relevant documents ,discuss with those concerned and the recommendations and report will be communicated  to the principal within a weeks’ time.
4. If a member of the Grievance redressal Cell is connected with the grievance of the aggrieved individual, the concerned member of the Grievance redressal Cell shall not participate in the deliberations regarding that individual’s case.
5. If the aggrieved person happens to be a member of the Grievance redressal Cell, then he shall not participate in the deliberations as a member of the Cell when his/her representation is being considered.
6. The recommendations/ decisions taken on the grievances will be communicated to the aggrieved within 10 days of receipt of the grievances.
7. All the discussions will be documented and confidentiality is maintained.
8. The grievances related to sexual harassment may be reported directly to gender sensitization cell for further processing.
9. Grievances which come under ragging may be reported to Anti-ragging cell for further processing.

Procedure for communicating the decisions taken by Grievance redressal Cell to Aggrieved parties.

1. A circular will be issued explaining the decisions taken by Grievance redressal Cell, if the aggrieved is a batch/class of students.
2. A letter in writing will be provided to the aggrieved if it is a single student or a group of students.

EXCLUSIONS:

The grievance Redressal cell shall not entertain the following issues:

1. Decisions of the executive council, academic council, board of studies and other administrative or academic committees constituted by the university.
2. Decisions or regulations put forward by PCI, AICTE and UGC
3. Decisions with regard to award of scholarship, fee concessions, medals etc;
4. Decisions made by the university with regard to disciplinary matters and misconduct.
5. Decisions of the university about admissions in any courses offered by the institute.
6. Decisions by competent authority on assessment and examination result.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE

         Women Empowerment Committee aims at empowering and orienting women to recognize their true potential and to help them attain their own stand in a competing world. Its goal is the overall development in all spheres of their life. The functions of the cell are to purely safeguard the rights of female students, faculty and staff members of women and also to provide a platform for listening to complaints. The cell also tries to incorporate hygiene habits and ensure a healthy atmosphere in and around the college. It tries to equip them with the knowledge of their legal rights and redressal of their grievances. To facilitate speedy delivery of justice, meetings are organized regularly. The counseling cell process oral and written complaints.

Objectives:

• To provide a platform for listening to complaints and redressal of grievances.
• To ensure personality along with academic development of students.
• To provide a supportive, safe and healthy environment for women employees and students so that they could achieve their full potential.
• To take preventive steps against the contemporary issues like sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
• To equip the female students, faculty and staff members with knowledge of their legal rights.
• To incorporate hygiene habits and ensure a healthy atmosphere in and around the college.
• To meet the needs and provide proper working environment for girl students and women staff in premises.
• Career guidance and career counselling for women.

Applicability:

Applicable to girls, lady staff members of Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam.

Procedure for lodging complaint:

• The students may feel free to put up a grievance in writing and drop it in boxes.
• Grievance may also be sent through e-mail to the women grievance redressal cell.

Email id:womencellncp@gmail.com

• The grievance cell will act upon those cases which have been forwarded along with the necessary documents.
• The grievance cell will assure that the grievance has been properly solved in a stipulated time limit provided by the cell.

Complaint and redressal mechanism:

• The women grievance redressal committee will meet at least once a month. However, if necessary, it may meet frequently at the instance of the convener or at the request of the other members to discuss the various issues received.
• At least three members of the grievance three members of the grievance committee shall be present at a meeting.
• If a member of the grievance committee is connected with the grievance of the aggrieved individual, the concerned member of the grievance committee shall not participate in the deliberations regarding that individual’s case.
• If the aggrieved person happens to be a member of the grievance committee, then he shall not participate in the deliberations as a member of the Committee when his/her representation is being considered.
• The committee shall study the petition and after looking into the relevant documents, discuss with those concerned and submit its recommendations and report to the principal with a month’s time.
• All the discussions will be minuted and confidentiality is maintained.
• In case of any petitioner who is not satisfied with the recommendations made by the grievance redressal committee he/she can directly approach the administrator.

WOMEN CELL (2022-23)

The Women empowerment committee   for the academic year 2022-23 is constituted with the  following members. This change is with effect from 09/01/2023.     

STAFF REPRESENTATIVES 

PURPOSE

          The Student Welfare Committee strives to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for the overall promotion of welfare of all students of the institution.

 STRATEGIES

• Creates a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere for students, where everyone feels valued, respected, and motivated to contribute their best.
• Provides resources and support to help the students to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Improves bonding and communication between the students, encourages open discussions and positive conversations to address issues, and maintains a harmonious relationship.
• Supports the professional and mental growth and development of students by identifying opportunities for personality training and communication enhancing workshops.
• Offers support services, counseling, and resources to the students to manage personal challenges and achieve overall well-being.
• Provides a fair and confidential platform for addressing conflicts and grievances, ensuring that all parties involved are heard and treated equitably.
• Develops and enforces policies that promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the institution, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all students.
• Implements and manages scholarship programs for deserving students to support their educational aspirations.
• Establishes a mentorship program that pairs staff mentors with students for providing guidance, academic support, and career advice to help students succeed in their academic journey.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop and update policies relating to Student and staff welfare
• To develop efforts and strategies to enhance the student facilities & Student experiences in campus.
• To obtain and analyze Student feedback on Institution and its facilities, submit the report to the management, and explore opportunities to enhance their experience.
• To make sure that mentor-mentee interactions are carried out in a proper and regular manner.
• To facilitate and conduct industrial interaction for Students periodically.
• To constitute a Students Union as per the requirement of KUHS & periodically conduct the union meetings and report the proceedings to Management.
• To obtain and analyze Student Feedback on Hostels and submit the report to the management
• To obtain student feedback on faculties and submit the same to the authorities.
• To obtain and analyze the feedback of parents on the Institution, during PTA Meetings and submit the report to the management
• To monitor and assure the availability of medicine for common ailments and provide medical facilities to Students and Staff members in need.
• To make efforts and strategies for developing a good Students-teacher relationship.

 CONSTITUTION

          Mr. Jobin Kunjumon Vilapurathu (Head of the Committee), Phone No: 09447516995

          Ms. Nancy Jose, Dr. Merrin Joseph

Anti-Ragging Squad :

Further an Anti-Ragging Squad is constituted, under Regulation 6C of the said AICTE Regulation 2009 to maintain vigil, oversight and patrolling function and shall always remain mobile, alert and active throughout to ensure that not a single incidence of ragging creeps in the College or Hostels or anywhere and will adopt such measures as may be necessary to curb the menace of ragging.

The Squad shall always initiate precautionary measures in visiting all the premises of the college to avert occurrence of any ragging in any form or shape. It shall submit a report to the Anti Ragging Committee about the occurrence of any such incidence immediately

Anti-Ragging squad constists of following members

24x7 Toll Free Number* 1800-180-5522     (helpline@antiragging.in)

The procedure prescribed in the AICTE Regulations 2009 is be adopted and enforced for prevention of ragging of the students. Anti-ragging Cell is in operation under the overall charge of the Principal. Students are advised to bring cases of ragging (either in the college campus or in the hostel) to the notice of the Principal/members of anti-ragging committee/teachers/hostel wardens.  The Committee shall meet once in every year or immediately on receipt of a complaint to consider the complaint lodged by the students and initiate the remedial action as is deemed necessary to punish the raggers if any by conducting an enquiry in terms of the AICTE Regulations.

Function:

• To create awareness on ragging among students.
• To prohibit and eliminate ragging in the college.
• The rules are concerned with general administration of the college, recruitment procedure and service rules are well framed.

STUDENT SUPPORT & GUIDANCE PROGRAM (SSGP)/COUNSELLING

VISION

Nirmala College of Pharmacy has undertaken the initiatives of Kerala University of Health Sciences in bringing up a holistic Student Support Service that aims to shape up every student entering the educational institution under KUHS into a health professional who owns technical and social skills to perform various academic activities.

OBJECTIVES

• To equip new entrance to become confident professionals, to overcome academic learning related difficulties, they face during the initial period their graduate health sciences course under KUHS.
• To assist students in gaining knowledge about various scholarships available

The emphasis given in this programme is, focussing on holistic development of student by addressing their issues like:-

a) Academic & Scholastic Issues

b) Psycho-Social Issues and Psychological Counselling

c) Physical & Reproductive Health Issues

PROCEDURE

• The Nodal Faculty members detect early and preliminary intervention of issues faced by graduate students in different affiliated college of KUHS.
• Guidance and Counselling are considered as an effective tool for early intervention of academic issues as well as emotional disturbances faced by students. Nodal officers will use guided counselling as an initial interventional strategy to help the students.

SIGNIFICANCE

• To address the academic, psychosocial and health related issues & stress among students.
• To improve overall performance of students.

PTA Committee 2023-2024 - Reconstitution

PTA Committee 2022-2023

PTA Committee 2021-2022

PTA Committee 2020-2021

PTA Committee 2019-2020

Student Council is a body of students to promote quality in students life within and outside the college. It is a support system for holistic development of the students and will work in liaison with the respective, centres/departments of the college.

Events & Programs Organized by Students Union

Students Union is actively involved in the organization and conduction of various programs in the College. Union members take a lead in the conduction of

• College Day Celebrations
• Onam Celebration
• Christmas Day Celebrations

They also spear head for the conduction of the Annual Arts and Sports meet of the College under the guidance of Extracurricular Committee of the College.

 College Union Students Election 2023-2024

Students Union Staff Advisor: Ms. Nancy Jose, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology

Anti-discrimination policy outlines guidelines to prevent discrimination ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all in an institution. Anti-discrimination cell was constituted on 26.07.2018,with 8 members.Committee took charge from 01.08.2018.

The anti-Discrimination cell has been reconstituted w.e.f. academic year 2023-24 with the following persons as the members

 Appellate Committee

 The committiee will take charge with effect from 01.08.2023