Institution has initiated Gender audit and measure for the promotion of gender equity .
Describe the gender equity & sensitization in curricular and co-curricular activities, facilities for women on campus etc., within 500 words
Provide Web link to:
• Annual gender sensitization action plan
• Specific facilities provided for women in terms of:
a. Safety and security
b. Counseling
c. Common Rooms
d. Day care centre for children of the staff
e. Any other relevant information

Maintaining gender equity in all aspects of the functioning of the Institution is one of the important objectives for building a conducive and gender neutral environment. GGV is committed to implement the UGC mandate of providing an academic ambience and ecosystem to all its stakeholders, particularly women. University has a zero tolerance policy for any kind of gender discrimination and is committed to ensuring gender equity. During the assessment period, no cases of gender discrimination were documented.

All Government of India / State Government schemes for promoting girl student’s educational endeavours are implemented and their outcome are monitored. University has provided library fee waiver to 7180 girl students in last three academic sessions. The vibrant university eco-system and the effective implementation of stakeholder’s codes of conduct ensure respectful behaviour not only towards female students, scholars, faculty and staff but also towards society as a whole. The University conducts an annual Gender Audit to analyse the ground reality of gender equity on campus. Throughout the process, the audit team members deliberate extensively with officers, faculty members, employees, students, scholars to explore the pragmatic status of the gender equity, gender mainstreaming, gender balance, and so on. Further, the exercise identifies the gender gaps by collecting data on male – female representation, participation, benefits, and other aspects of gender neutrality. Through this audit process, we are able to track the level of gender equity and take suitable corrective measures whenever necessary.

University has a policy on Gender Equity and accordingly provides equal opportunities for girls and boys in all curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The university provides gender neutral career progression services such as UGC / CSIR / NET coaching classes and remedial coaching classes for students who need academic assistance. The DAC centre also supports SC category students for competitive examinations. In every academic year university also selects gender champions in order to promote and sensitize gender equity.

The university’s Psychological Counseling cell also counsels the young learners to respect the Indian values, particularly respect for women, which contributes to gender equity and a blissful eco-system.

To promote confidence in female students and provide a calm and soothing environment, the university provides girls’ common rooms in all departments, with sanitary vending machines in most of the places. The campus, including classrooms, corridors and campus main roads is under CCTV surveillance, providing a sense of safety and security among all stakeholders’ especially female students and staff.

The university observes International women’s day with full enthusiasm. The Women Study Centerof the University has been very active to provide platform for deliberations and discussion and organizes various activities throughout the year. Regular camps are organized to impart self-defense skills to the girls. The increasing number of female students joining various programs over the last five academic sessions demonstrates the university's commitment to gender equity.

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The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures
1. Solar energy
2. Biogas plant
3. Wheeling to the Grid
4. Sensor-based energy conservation
5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment
6. Wind will or any other clean green energy 

Options:
A. Any 4 or all of the above
B. Any3 of the above
C. Any2 of the above
D. Any1of the above
E. None of the above (Opt any one)
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Response: A. Any 4 or all of the above

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Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)
• Solid waste management
• Liquid waste management
• Biomedical waste management
• E-waste management
• Waste recycling system
• Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management

Provide web link to
• Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with Government and other approved agencies
• Geo-tagged photographs of the facilities
• Any other relevant information

The university is very sensitive towards waste disposal and has developed a well established mechanism for the disposal of waste generated on the campus. The solid waste disposal mechanism has three phases:

The university has placed blue and green colour dustbins in several common areas across the campus. The waste collected from academic, administrative and residential area of the campus is collected and segregated into degradable and non-degradable waste. The solid non-degradable waste is accumulated in the trench from where it is transported for proper disposal outside the campus (in a place identified by the municipal Corporation).

Three Bio-gas plantshave been setup in the university to produce bio-gas from solid degradable (the leftover food, decomposable organic materials and kitchen waste) wastes. The gas produced is used in the kitchen of the University Cafeteria, Boys Hostel and Girls hostel.The slurry from the bio-gas unit is used in organic manure production for the garden.

Thebio-degradable waste such as plant leaves collected from the campus is used to prepare organic manure, which is utilised in the university nursery for seedlings production etc. and also sold.

Liquid Waste Management: The liquid waste manating from the university buildings (offices, hostels, residential area and teaching departments) is disposed off either through septic tank or soak pits or STP associated with the buildings. The recycled water flowing out of the STPs are used in garden and wash areas. Further, all the upcoming buildings in the campus have provision of Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) in their architectural design plan.

Biomedical waste management:The departments and health centre produce very little biomedical waste. Despite this, the generated waste is disposed off in a secure manner to prevent adverse effect on human and animal health. For this purpose MoU with housekeeping agency exist for the collection and safe disposal of biomedical waste from health centre, animal house, zoology and pharmacy department as per the standard procedures.

E-Waste management: University has a well defined IT policy and IT cell that implements the e-waste disposal as per the e-waste disposal policy. When possible, high-end systems and electronic gadgets are repaired and used for low-end usage. All outdated Electrical/Electronic gadgets, instruments etc. are collected, accumulated at a central store for its disposal through E-waste auction. University also procures new instruments, batteries, and other items as a buyback policy to replace the ones that are already there.

Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management: Hazardous chemical waste is only a very small portion of waste generated and is handled as per the university’s policy on laboratory chemical waste management. The university is having a national centre for acceleration based research and runs the three million electron volt (3 MeV) machine with the permission from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The radiation safety officer and the safety committee takes care of maintaining and monitoring of the safety provisions as prescribed by AERB. All radioactive sources and irradiated materials that may have any activity are kept in the cold room as per the protocol.

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Green campus initiatives

7.1.5.1. Describe the Green campus initiative of the institution including Restricted entry of automobiles, Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles , Pedestrian Friendly pathways , Ban on use of Plastic, landscaping with trees and plants etc in 500 words

The university is located in suburban area of the Bilaspur city in Chhattisgarh, India. More than 74% of the University’s land is covered in lush green forest. About 2645672.85 square meters of land area in the campus is covered with natural and planted forest. University has 291024.00 m2 (11% area) forest under plantation of various species such as Peltophorum, Eucalyptus, Mango, Syzygium, Ficus, Pongamia, Cassia, Acacia, Bauhinia, Bamboo, Albizia, Embilica, Anthocephalus, Mimosa elengi, Terminaliaarjuna, Azadirachtaindica, etc. established as Miyawaki and miscellaneous forests.

As a step towards green campus initiative, university has adopted a smart building concept (GRIHA) and vertical expansion of building plans for present and future needs of infrastructure. Following criteria has been adopted in campus for smart building plans:

• Buildings are GRIHA enabled AAA and above

• Vertical construction is preferred

• Maximum usages of natural lights

• Total rain water harvesting units in all smart buildings

• Green belt/Oxyzone around each building

• Sewarage water is recycled and used for watering the gardens

The University took initiatives for (i) utilizing renewable energy resources, (ii) replacing the conventional electrical appliances with energy-efficient ones, such as LED, 5-star split ACs, sensor-based and solar panel street lights and thus reduced the conventional energy consumption from power grid significantly. The university has also taken steps to harness solar energy by installing of 2 MW roof top solar power plant with solar panels installed on the roofs of nearly all campus buildingsthat are connected to the grid via a common line.

The lush green campus has resulted into almost zero-carbon footprint. University has also provided 94 bicycles to students and encouraged the faculty/staff to use bicycles to cut down fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. More than one thousand students and staff use bicycles for their mobility in the campus. The university promotes the use of e-vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and operates e-rickshaws to mobilize students, research scholars, university staff, and faculty within the campus. University also organizes Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops to sensitize society and bring awareness on climate change, environment, and sustainability. Roadside pedestrian-friendly pathways provide pedestrians with a safe walk-through on the campus. University has identified and notified certain areas as no vehicle / restricted vehicle zone in order to provide safe habitat and corridor for flora and fauna.

University has put a ban on the utilization of single-use plastic on campus. Students are discouraged to use plastic on campus and are sensitized to make the campus plastic free. Slogans and posters are put on the walls of common places like canteens, play areas, etc., to educate students about the dangers of using plastic.

In addition, the university's academic and administrative blocks are surrounded by beautiful landscapes that feature avenue plants, seasonal flowering plants, and various species of plants to grow, nurture, and enhance the appearance and space.

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Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution

7.1.6.1.The institutional environment and energy initiatives are confirmed through the following

1.Green audit

2. Energy audit

3.Environmental audit 4.Clean and green campus recognitions/awards

5. Beyond the campus environmental promotional activities

Options:

A. Any 4 or all of the above

B. Any3 of the above

C. Any2 of the above

D. Any1of the above

E. None of the above (Opt any one)

Upload:

• Reports on environment and energy audits submitted by the auditing agency

• Certification by the auditing agency

• Certificates of any awards received

• Any other relevant information

Response: A. Any 4 or all of the above

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The Institution has Differently-abled (Divyangjan) friendly, barrier free environment

Write description covering the various components of barrier free environment in your institution within 500 words

1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms.

2. Divyangjan friendly washrooms

3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts

4. Assistive technology and facilities for Divyangjan accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment

5. Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading material, screen reading, font enlargement etc.,

The university is sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities (Divyangjans) on the campus and provides all essential amenities so as to provide barrier free environment. For the convenience of students with disabilities, ramps have been constructed in all academic buildings. The newly constructed academic buildings, hostels and other amenities are provided with lift facility for easy access to these areas by Divyangjan. Adequate provisions for the movement of Divyangjans have been made including wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids.

Male and female individuals with disabilities have access to separate wash rooms in all campus buildings and common areas. Signage and display boards are placed at various places on the campus to convey department/office names on buildings, directions, important information, cautions etc. Divyangjans can walk safely within the campus through roadside pedestrian-friendly pathways.

For Divyangjan hostlers, the university offers a motorized tricycle for attending the classes. Human assistance to the Divyangjan are provided during examinations as per the norms. Students with writing disabilities, scribes are provided as per the rules and regulations of the university based on the directives given by the UGC/GoI from time to time.

The University library is having copies of e-books for many of the titles of subjects in various courses of study. The students can use these eBooks in PDF format. Students can enhance the font size for better view/read-aloud using browser software or read-aloud feature of the PDF reader.

University has been utilizing Microsoft’s Read Aloud (Free Version), Foxit PDF reader and other freely available tools like TTS read (TTSread.com) as aids for students and faculty members with accessibility issues.

Under the GGV Sharavan Line (unique societal engagement program through trained student volunteers) specific services are offered to Divyangjan also as per the online request.

The University has been assigned the soci-economic impact study of six schemes of GoI under the Intellectual heritage project, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, GoI, Cluster 13 on the theme “Empowering Divyang Inclusive Bharat: a study of Sab KaSath Sab KaVikash”. We have successfully completed the study and submitted the technical reports to concerned ministries.

The University provides reservations for the Divyangjan and all efforts are made to fill these vacancies on a priority basis. Similar provisions are affected in the admissions to various programs for persons with disability. University also celebrates world disability day to spread the message of equity and respect for Divyangjan. University also offers a special B. Ed. Program on Hearing Impaired and Learning Disability recognized by RCI to provide quality teachers for Divyangjans’s needs. University has also recommended several positive steps in the implementation of Technology Intervention for Disabled and Elderly (TIDE) after critically reviewing the impact of technology intervention through this scheme launched by the Dept. of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, as per the direction of the Ministry of Education.

• - Supporting Document 7.1.7()

Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and such other diversities (within 500 words).

Provide Web link to:

• Supporting documents on the information provided (as reflected in the administrative and academic activities of the Institution)

• Any other relevant information.

University is committed towards enhancing tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic diversities. The following initiatives in this regard are worth mentioning:-

1. The faculty members and students in the university represent almost all regions and states providing an environment of mini-India thus naturally enhancing the culture of diversity.

2. To inculcate the values of oneness among students, Independence Day, Republic Day, Constitution Day, Rashtreeya Ekta Divas, Guru Ghasidas Jayanti , International Women’s Day etc. are celebrated.

3. Under "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" program, university along with the University of Saurastra organizes various events and meets including visit of the students and faculties of the universities to promote cultural and regional diversity.

4. During annual fests and cultural programs, aspects of Indian culture are exhibited through folk dance, folk song, dramas, art forms, etc., representing the great traditional cultural diversity of India. Similarly, in the hostels also students wear different attires representing different states, religions and cultures. The food festivals, organized by the students, offer variety of Indian foods.

5. University's musical band-"Tarang", University theatre & Nukkad play group -"Urchins", University's dance group -"Äbhinartan" and student's magazine – "Udaan" provides an environment to inculcate inter-personnel communication and writing skills among students.

6. Besides academic and cultural activities, the university has infrastructure for a variety of sports activities where students participate actively irrespective of any discrimination

7. The university provides food during lunch time for the students on campus at a token money cost of rupees 10/- (Ten only) under " Swabhiman Thali " initiative. The students belonging to any caste, creed, and financial status can have their meals together inculcating socio-economic harmony.

8. The University has established Anti-Discrimination Cell for effectively controlling any discrimination based on religion, caste, creed, gender etc. against the students, faculty and staff in the campus.

9. The Equal opportunity cell provides facility of free coaching to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC communities and others needing assistance in their academics as an effort to support socio-economic diversity.

10. University's Dr. B. R Ambedkar Centre of excellence imparts free coaching classes for scheduled caste students with the strongest goal of serving the socially disadvantaged people and instills the culture to serve the nation and the community

11. Celebration of the Hindi Divas and Matrubhasha Divas is reflective of its linguistic harmony promotion in the campus. University has contributed in translating hindi/English books into Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Bangla, Malyalam, Punjabi Hindi, Marathi to promote higher education in Indian languages.

12. University organizes programs on various aspects of Indian Knowledge system including "Bhartiya Gyan Parampara Avam Advyat Vedant Darshan", "Charitra Nirman Evam Vyaktitva Vikas", etc., providing Pan Indian approach towards ethics, and spirituality

13. NSS volunteers of the university are instrumental in creating sensitisation about community services.

14. University's "Behaviour Club" provide students to imbibe learning to Social Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and develop Champions for Change.

15. Students are allotted rooms in the university hostel according to the course of study to let the students belonging to different parts of the country interact, mingle and have an inclusive environment.

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Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens Describe the various activities in the Institution for inculcating values for being responsible citizens as reflected in the Constitution of India within 500 words.

Provide weblink to :

• Details of activities that inculcate values necessary to nurture students to become responsible citizens

• Any other relevant information

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya undertakes initiatives in organizing various events and programs to sensitize its students and employees towards the constitutional obligations.

On Constitution Day, students, faculty and staff take oath to follow the constitutional obligations. Speech, debate, drama, dialogue, quizzes, essay writing, mock parliament, youth parliament etc., are organized to inculcate the constitutional values among the students.

A generic course &nquot;Constitutional Law&nquot; is offered to the students of all departments. Similar courses on “Indian Constitution” are available to help students understand their constitutional responsibilities.

Electoral literacy club conducts “voter awareness” programs and undertakes several activities among the social groups to strengthen the democratic process.

Vigilance Awareness Week is celebrated every year to encourage all stakeholders to collectively participate in the prevention of, and the fight against corruption and to raise public awareness regarding the existence, causes and gravity of and the threat posed by corruption.

Social inclusion is stimulated through various extra-curricular activities and extension programs organised by NCC, NSS, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat, Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan.

Legal aid is provided through Legal Aid Clinic, whose functions include raising legal awareness and to assist the poor who are denied equitable access to justice by the faculty and students of Law.

Environmental studies are offered to all graduate students. Vishwavidyalaya conducts awareness programs and mobilises the students in the drive on ban of plastics, cleanliness, Swatch Bharat, etc.

Every year, the Vishwavidyalaya observes all national, international days, birth and death anniversary of legendary persons. Independence Day, Republic Day, Teacher’s Day, Constitution Day, International Human Rights Day, Anti-Terrorism Day, Vigilance Day, World Environment Day, Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose, and others are among them.

As a part of its war against COVID-19, the university through NSS volunteers conducted awareness programmes about the virus and its prevention in nearby and rural areas. University Health Centre also conducted vaccination drive for students, staff and nearby residents from time to time.

It is a matter of pride that the Vishwavidyalaya has twenty-one NSS units on campus, and one NCC platoon on campus are attracting the students for their engagement in Nation Building and National Security.

Every year on the occasion of Armed Force Flag Day, a contribution is collected by deduction from salary of the employees, and the amount collected is deposited at the District Army Welfare Office, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

Various departments of the Vishwavidyalaya and NSS units are actively involved in a variety of activities aimed at instilling principles for responsible citizens. Among them are the Blood Donation Camp; Swatch Bharat Abhiyan; Cleanliness drives and the Plantation drives.

Under the GGV Sharavan Line (unique societal engagement program through trained student volunteers) specific services are offered to Divyangjan also as per the online request.

• - Supporting Document 7.1.9()

The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.

1. The institutional Code of Conduct principles are displayed on the website 

2. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the institutional Code of Conduct principles 

3. Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students,

teachers, administrators and other staff 

4. Annual awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized 

Options:

A. All of the above

B. Any3 of the above

C. Any2 of the above

D. Any1of the above

E. None of the above (Opt any one)

Upload:

• Code of conduct and ethics policy document

• Details of the monitoring committee composition and minutes of the committee meeting, number of programmes organized, reports on the various programs etc., in support of the claims.

• Any other relevant information

Response: A. All of the above

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Describe two Best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per the NAAC format provided in the Manual.

Provide web link to:

• Best practices as hosted on the Institutional website

• Any other relevant information

Describe two Best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per the

1. Title of the Practices: Green and Environmentally Sustainable Practices

• Towards sustainable Renewable Energy based campus

• Water Conservation Practices (Rain Water Harvesting System and Water Storage Tanks-Ponds)

• Plantation Drives

• Net Zero carbon foot print campus

• Nature Conservation

2. Objective of Practices:

• Create renewable energy-based electricity generation to meet out energy demand of the campus

• Utilize every drop of rain water through water harvesting structures in all buildings and water bodies to recharge and improve the groundwater level.

• Special plantation efforts to increase the green cover and biodiversity to create oxy-zone area and protect rare and endangered species.

• To sustain efforts for Net Zero carbon foot print campus

3. The context:

SGGV is a lush green campus having 74% forest cover including 11% through plantation. This has been made possible by adopting and inculcating the nature conservation practices among the learners. Students are encouraged and involved in these activities through awareness/extension programs on environmental protection/conservation practices such as water conservation, energy conservation, flora and fauna conservation. This is done through activities such as nature trails, plantation drives, bird watching, butterfly counts, and wild animal rescue etc.

With regard to preservation of rare and endangered species as well as developing innovative technologies, massive plantation drives are carried out to plant indigenous, rare and endangeredspecies, bamboo plantation (five acres) miyawaki forest (2 acres), mango orchards (1 acre), rare endangered species plantation (17 acres). Students involvement is ensured by adopting one student-one plant scheme under which intense road side plantation, plantation around water bodies, near academic buildings, in botanical garden and herbal garden has been conducted. This enhanced the richness of biodiversity in the campus. Another important measure in this direction is notifying sensitive areas as restricted vehicle zoneproviding a safe habitat for various wild species.

The context of plantation activities includes the upliftment of the local environment by introducing more green cover to the area which can help in maintaining ecosystem services like water conservation, air regulation, pollution control as well as habitat availability to various species.Various resources will also be obtained in future through these plantation units for income generation and to make students self-employed.

Water conservation efforts have been carried out by rain harvesting on roof and on ground as well as recycling of used water. Three natural water bodies existing on the campus have been converted into water storage pondson the natural inlet location of the University. Rainwater harvesting systems have beenimplemented on almost all possible buildings.

The solar panel has been installed to reduce pressure on coal-based power generating systems and protecting environment for future generations. Estimated produced energy is surplus in the credit of the university and may be used as an income generating system. Solar panels have been installed on the rooftop of university buildings on campus.

In our efforts of introducing green practices, the use of e-vehicles and bicycles to reduce carbon emissions has been promotedamong the students, research scholars, university staff, and faculty within the campus. As a result 1000+ bicycles and e-rickshaws are operating routinely in the campus. University also organizes Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops to sensitize society and bring awareness on climate change, environment, and sustainability. Roadside pedestrian-friendly pathways provide pedestrians with a safe walk-through on the campus.

University has put a ban on the utilization of single-use plastic on campus. Students are discouraged to use plastic on campus and are sensitized to make the campus plastic free. Slogans and posters are put on the walls of common places like canteens, play areas, etc., to educate students about the dangers of using plastic.

4. The Practice:

Solar Panel: Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya took initiative to cut down the conventional energy use on campus. For this purpose, the university has installed 2 MW rooftop solar power plant to harness solar energy. The university is also promoting the use of energy-efficient appliances onthe university campus. More than 86% of the university's appliances are energy efficient. The total electricity usage of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Campus during 2021-2022 was 1429004 Kwh. The University utilizes the demanded electricity forresearch, lighting, cooling, laboratory appliances, and other digital appliances.This is easily met out by the renewable energy generated through solar plant. We aim to attain net Zero electricity usage through conventional sources at the earliest. In addition energy produced from three bio-gas plants installed and operated on the campus using generated waste also helps in enhancing green coverage and green practices.

Rainwater Harvesting System: University has a built up area of 258132 square meters. All the fifty two buildings belonging to academic departments and administrative/support system have rain water harvesting systems as per the standard procedures. More than two hundred twenty-five staff quarters are also discharge their water through connected discharge line into the water bodies. As per the official meteorology data, considering the average rainfall of Bilaspur 1292 mm, the total water 309758.40 cubic meters is charged in the ground through the rain water harvesting efforts. In addition, 655.78 acres of the campus land has topology in such a manner that the three major water bodies/ponds collects rain water from catchment area of approximately 20 sq. km. The water bodies are inter-connected and supported by anicuts and at appropriate places for the storage of rain water.

Plantation Drive: The plantation activities are planned in a systematic manner through a number of steps, including selection of sites with better soil and selecting the right species for each area. Plantation areas are appropriately fenced for protection measures and pits of suitable depth are dig to support plants. Fruiting species like Mango, Jamun, Imli, Amla, Badam, Jack Fruit etc. are planted and the soil is mixed with organic manures. In order to achieve better outcomes, regular irrigation procedures are carried out. Similar planting practiceshave been performed in the bamboo plantation unit of campus to introduce a variety of bamboo species for diversity enhancement on campus. Plantations have also been performed under extension activities by students onthe university campus. About 15000+ plants have been planted in recent years throughout the university campus. The university has 291024 m2 (11%) area under plantation of various species such as Peltophorum, Eucalyptus, Mango, Syzygium, Ficus, Pongamia, Cassia, Acacia, Bauhinia, Bamboo, Albizia, Embelica, Anthocephalus, Mimosa Terminalia, Azadirachta, etc. established as Miyawaki and miscellaneous forests.

5. Evidence of Success:

On the rooftops of all the buildings, a power plantof 2 MW has been installed.

In the years 2021 and 2022, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has performed various plantation activities which include the developmentof Fruit orchard, a Bamboo plantation unit and other plantations throughout the university campus. The primary objective of these plantations is to increase the tree biodiversity and green cover of the area for creating a beautiful ambiance and a better environment.

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1. Title of the Practice : Swavalambi Chhattisgarh scheme

2. Objectives of the Practice:

Basic Objective of Swavlambi Chhattisgarh scheme is to create an enabling environment in higher education intuitions in Chhattisgarh to make the students self-reliant in meeting their educational expenses in the beginning and later on in their lives. This is the scheme of GGV aiming at holistic development of the young students of the state. This is also integrated with experiential learning component in the teaching- learning process as envisaged by NEP 2020 which will be a unique step in the true implementation of NEP 2020. This will make them not only economically self-reliant while still studying, but also learn the importance of earning.

3. The context:

Inspired and motivated by the clarion call of Atma Nirbhar Bharat by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Swavlambi Chhattisgarh Scheme aims at honing the inherent skill of the students in such a way that they become economically self-reliant from the very first year of the program. The National Education Policy 2020 does address this issue and has initiated drastic reforms in the education system to produce educated, knowledgeable and skill man power. It is now high time that we think different and develop some strategy to reduce the dependency of educated youth on the governed and other sectors for employment. An education system should not only deliver knowledge and skill set, it should also nurture and develop a self-reliant youth force. It is in context that the concept of Swavlambi Chhattisgarh emerges. The scheme is not limited to such associations only within the state. Its approach is pan-Indian.

4. The Practice:

A portal integrating numerous sectors in the state is created to collect information about their employee requirements. Any individual or company interested in providing employment or earning opportunities to the students of the state universities can register on this portal with their job description and other related information. Moreover, students from the whole state can apply for such career opportunities that are relevant to their expertise. Learners from various institutions in Chhattisgarh can register on the portal for specific part time opportunities, and Job providers can pick from among them. This idea founded on the assumption that industry and the corporate sector also require a workforce which is reasonably educated and willing to work part-time. Some of these part-time employees may be appointed on a regular basis depending on their sincerity, regularity and other performance criteria.

Students could work while doing their education and support him-self/her-self even while going through the education process. The part time work experience will help the students in acquiring practical real life work experience, which could enhance their skill set and confidence. The engagement with the industry will also provide a reasonably qualified pool of workforce to the industry to meet their temporary, short-term needs for manpower. It can also provide an opportunity to the industry to identify qualified persons for regular employment. Working with the industry will provide exposure to the students to be prepared for real working environment and engagement with the industry will provide necessary inputs to make the course curriculum industry-ready.

To different department of the university conduct the various skill based training for the students in the area of Instrumentation and Techniques for Biomedical Research, Entrepreneurship Awareness (Department of Pure and Applied Physics), Exploration of Importance of Forensic Techniques by hands on training to the benefits of society (Department of Forensic Science), Data Analysis- Need of Current Economy- (Department of Economics), Energy conservation and energy efficiency, Impact of Technology in Legal Skills, Barclays Life Skill (Institute of Technology), Pleading and Drafting in Civil Law, Nuisance of Mooting (Department of Law), Fitness Goals & Physical Activity Culture (Dept. of Physical Education), Nature Photography, Wildlife Census Methods, Bamboo Art ( Department of Forestry). To promote the culture of self-employment among students, the university performs many production activities like Vermi-compost Production, Nadep Compost Production, Azolla Production, Lac Production, Mushroom Production, Fish Production, Bonsai Preparation, Handmade soap preparation, Rakhi preparation by using rice grains, natural ‘Gulal’ Production.

5. Evidence of Success :

To run the Swavalambi Chhattisgarh scheme the university has develop a web page, dedicated for all opportunities seekers and job providers. The web page is having registration facilities for students, Industry and freelancer hiring. The total of 2671 students registered from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidalaya along with various colleges, university of the state. Total 39 company and freelancer are registered. A total of 461 part time work applications were received. Out of total registered students 326 students got the entrepreneurial training or part time earning source through this portal. Mr. Abhijit Tripathy, one of our students, wins the IAF’s most Promising Startup 2022 Award and the prestigious 8th Global Choice award at the young age of 21. The university undertakes various skill development activities to enhance the technical confidence of the students and generate income along with education.

6. Problem Encountered and Resources Required:

The fundamental challenge is maintaining a regular communication between the manufacturer company and entrepreneur regarding the market trends, consume demand and supply. Dynamic interaction and mutual cooperation with local industries, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, professionals etc., needs regular revival. Adequate skill training and personality grooming as well as motivation to work for learning.

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Distinctive features of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)

National Centre for Accelerator Based Research Department of Pure & Applied Physics

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)

(Supported by University Grants Commission (New Delhi) &DAE-BRNS)

• Bringing Ion Beam Technology on Academic Campuses

• Promoting Interdisciplinary Research in Niche Areas

• Providing Innovative Cluster based Translational Research

• Offering Indigenous Technological Solutions to Industries

• Flagship Program of the University

Objectives

Energetic ion beams have come up as a versatile tool in almost all areas of science & technology ranging from fundamental researches in nuclear and particle physics, probing solid-ion interactions in material science, developing radioisotopes and special medicine for oncology, controlling the material properties, PIXE based environmental research, trace element analysis, agriculture sciences, in-house security at ports, medical and bio-medical treatments, detecting the fake artefacts, paintings etc. In India barring inter-university accelerator Centre (IUAC) at New Delhi, small PIXE based facility at Chandigarh, focused ion beam facility at IIT Kanpur, all major accelerator facilities are under DST. Consequently, the interdisciplinary research based on energetic ion beams and its application in industry has not picked up momentum in the country. Further the current reactor technology for useful energy usage of nuclear energy requires paradigm shift as the nuclear fuel available in the country (Thorium) is not suitable for the existing reactor technology. Therefore, Accelerator Driven System (ADS) are the top priority for Atma Nirbhar Bharat as stated by the Minister of Science & Technology in the parliament.

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, therefore, has taken up a bold step for establishing a 3.0 MV Pelletron Accelerator in 2009, which was named as “National Centre for Accelerator Based Research” under the MoU between university and DAE while awarding the mega project under DAE-BRNS scheme. The basic objective of the centre has been to boost the Research & Development in interdisciplinary areas of Science & Technology and to bring the ion beam technology on the university campus to provide internationally competitive environment for research in the niche areas of science.

Consequently, establishment of 3.0 MV Pelletron accelerator facilities has been initiated in March 2010 and in November 2014 the facility was commissioned as National Centre for Accelerator Based Research. UGC provided its approval for financial support to the machine and building to be adjusted in 11th plan or in the first grant of 12th plan. GGV also signed MoU with IUAC, New Delhi while establishing this facility and the collaboration with IUAC was very involved and active from the inception of the facility. Also in 2015, UGC sanctioned the 08 technical positions for its operation and a position of Professor earmarked for the centre. All radiation safety requirements as per the guidelines of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), have been followed and due permissions for various stages has been obtained. In June 2013, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Government of India under Board of Research for Nuclear Science (BRNS) approved the program for financial assistance in phased manner and sanctioned 8.5 Crores releasing 4.5 Crores for the first phase. The DAE-BRNS project (first phase) was extended up-to March 2021.

GGV accelerator facility was a flagship program started by any university under plan grant. It was later on supported by UGC in terms of building, skilled manpower and faculty. Moreover, it was the only full-fledged accelerator facility in University set up. During the XIthXIIth plan DST funded several mega proposals for establishment of accelerator/ion sources in project mode. The DST realized that the life of such facilities was reasonably long and the long term sustenance of such facilities beyond the project durations needed some special support. Accordingly the then DST secretary requested UGC chairperson to consider the matter. UGC chairperson constituted a high level committee under the chairmanship of Prof. S. K. Joshi. The committee deliberated with the centre-in-charges of the host institutions and resolved to sign the MoU with IUAC and UGC to provide necessary funding and management board, to these ion beam centre (IBC). Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya signed MoU and submitted the same to the Convener of the Committee.

After the commissioning of the facility to the nation by the Secretary, DST in 2014, the center started using the ion beams and developed a network of users nationwide. National users of this facility include ITER Ahmedabad, IUAC New Delhi, Mysore University, Chennai University, University of Allahabad, Amity University, Noida, Technos Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur and other several internal faculties. The centre organized several workshops for sensitizing inter-disciplinary users towards energetic ion beams and their usage in research. We have also introduced “Accelerator Physics” as a core paper in PG programs. In addition, several students completed their PhD and PG project work. The facility has produced excellent outcome including international publications, technical reports, invited talks, and presentations in international & national conferences.

The facility is also of utmost importance as the energy range covers the synergistic region with very high current (highest current accelerator in its category in the country). Moreover, it becomes the centre of excellence for collaborative, cluster based multidisciplinary, translational research. The facility is also very useful for the industries especially for automobiles, oil exploration, steel manufacturing, agritech, internal security and PIXE based artefacts identification.

This accelerator facility is unique in the country as the high current (50 micro-amp @ 6 MeV) and may be extended for neutron generation facility. The present accelerator can produce high neutron flux (4.5 × 109 neutrons/cm2/sec) as it has high proton beam current of ~50 µAmp. This provides the unique opportunity in future for neutron-activation cross sections measurements especially in low energy region nuclear physics community for extensive studies in the areas related to nuclear astrophysics, neutron-induced reactions, measurements of neutron scattering cross sections, sub-barrier fusion reactions.

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