The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) at Amity University Jharkhand is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty members. Our mission is to ensure equal access to opportunities and resources, so everyone in our community can achieve their full potential. The EOC operates as a platform for raising awareness, addressing issues of discrimination, and implementing policies that create a supportive environment for all members of the University from diverse backgrounds.
As per the Policy guidelines of Amity University Jharkhand, the Equal Opportunity Cell would ensure the following objectives:
- To empower underrepresented groups, including those from marginalized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- To offer counselling and support services as may be required.
- To provide a safe and confidential space for students and staff to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or bias.
- To provide active visible leadership on Equality, diversity and inclusion for success of the policy.
Our Services
Student Support and Counselling
EOC offers counselling and support services to students from diverse backgrounds, helping them address academic and personal challenges.
Grievance Redressal
We provide a safe and confidential space for students and staff to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or bias. Our dedicated team ensures that each case is addressed promptly and fairly.
Workshops and Awareness Programs
The EOC conducts regular workshops, seminars, and awareness programs to promote inclusivity and diversity.
Policy Advocacy
The EOC collaborates with University administration to advocate for policies that enhance accessibility and equal opportunity including:
- Internal Complaints Committee,
- Anit-Discrimination Committee
- Anti- Ragging Committee
Any act of discrimination or harassment as specified in the various policies against any student or section of students or staff or applicant or service provider the EOC shall finalize the enquiry report and submit the same to the Competent Authority. The competent authority of the University upon receipt of the enquiry report and the recommendation submitted by Respective Designated Authority, shall initiate appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes/ Ordinances and/ or Regulations of Amity University Jharkhand.
Composition
In pursuant to the UGC Regulation “Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions Regulations 2012” and in alignment with provisions under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD)Act, 2016, the Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opprtunity Cell has been constituted to ensure the compliance of the provisions as contained in the said UGC regulation 2012 and (RPwD)Act, 2016. The Cell shall cover all hearings and support all employees and all students at the University without discriminating against their caste, creed, gender, color, domicile and disabilities to provide them equal opportunities and more inclusive environment.
The Anti- Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) of the University is as under:
1 Dr. Prabhat Kumar Tripathi - Coordinator
2 Dr. Preeti Kumari-Member
3 Dr.Jutishna Bora-Member
4 Mr. Rahul Lohra-Member
5 Mr. Rashid Iqbal Siddique-Member
6 Dr. Shyantani Banerjee-Member
7 Dr. Pooja Shukla-Member
