Criterion VII – Institutional Values and Best Practices

Key Indicator - 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

Metric No. Description Weightage
7.1.1 Institution has initiated the Gender Audit and measures for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years.
a) Link for additional information
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7.1.2 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 mill or any other clean green energy
a) Permission document for connecting to the grid from the Government/ Electricity authority
b) Geo-tagged photographs of the facilities.
c) Bills for the purchase of equipment’s for the facilities created under this metric
d) Link for additional information
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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
a) Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with Government and other approved agencies
b) Geo-tagged photographs of the facilities
c) Link for additional information
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7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:
1. Rain water harvesting
2. Borewell /Open well recharge
3. Construction of tanks and bunds
4. Waste water recycling
5. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus
a) Green audit reports on water conservation by recognised bodies
b) Geo-tagged photographs of the facilities
c) Bills for the purchase of equipment’s for the facilities created under this metric
d) Link for additional information
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7.1.5 Green campus initiatives include Restricted entry of automobiles, Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles , Pedestrian Friendly  pathways , Ban on use of Plastic, landscaping with trees and plants etc
a) Policy document on the green campus/plastic free campus
b) Geo-tagged photographs/videos of the facilities
c) Circulars and report of activities for the implementation of the initiatives document
d) Link for additional information
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7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution.
a) Report on environmental promotion and sustainability activities conducted beyond the campus with geo-tagged photographs with caption and date.
b) Policy document on environment and energy usage Certificate from the auditing agency
c) Green audit/environmental audit report from recognized bodies
d) Certificates of the awards received from recognized agency (if any).
e) Link for additional information
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7.1.7 The Institution has Differently-abled (Divyangjan) friendly, barrier free environment
a) Link for additional information
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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 socioeconomic and such other diversities
a) Supporting documents on the information provided (as reflected in the administrative and academic activities of the Institution)
b) Link for additional information
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7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens
a) Details of activities that inculcate values necessary to nurture students to become responsible citizens
b) Link for additional information
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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 programmes in this regard.
a) Report on the student attributes facilitated by the Institution
b) Policy document on code of ethics
c) Handbooks, manuals and brochures on human values and professional ethics
d) Document showing the Code of Conduct for students, teachers, governing body and administration as approved by the competent authority.
e) Constitution and proceedings of the monitoring committee
f) Circulars and geo-tagged photographs with date and caption of the activities organized under this metric for teachers, students, administrators and other staff
g) Link for additional information
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Key Indicator - 7.2 Best Practices

Metric No. Description Weightage
7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual.
a) Link for additional information
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Key Indicator - 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

Metric No. Description Weightage
7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words.
a) Appropriate webpage in the Institutional website
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