UGC directs Universities to ensure swift implementation of 'guidelines for gender champions' in educational institutions

UGC has asked the Vice-Chancellors and principals to fast-track the creation of gender champions “to achieve long term sustainable change”.

University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed the Vice-Chancellors and Principals of various educational institutions to implement the guidelines of gender champions in all Universities and colleges. 

"ln order to promote gender equality, guaranteed by Article 15 of the Indian Constitution, there is a need to change the mode of interaction at all levels- home, school, college, university, workplace, and so on The Government of India, in order to increase the outreach for creating an environment that fosters equal treatment. envisages engagement of Gender Champions in all educational institutions across the country. GenderChampiona can be both boys and girls above 16 years of age enrolled in educational institutions. Gender Champions are envisaged as responsible leaders who will facilitate an enabling environment within their schools/colleges/academic institutions where girls are treated with dignity and respect," the letter stated.

UGC has asked the Vice-Chancellors and principals to fast-track the creation of gender champions “to achieve long term sustainable change”. It has also requested to fill online compliance details of the gender champions and submit it on saksham.ugc.ac.in. In August 2015, UGC had issued guidelines for implementing gender champions that were prepared by the ministry of women and child development. The guidelines include eligibility criteria, formation of clubs, activities, and selection process. The head of the institution will select the gender champions based on their honesty and integrity. One of the faculty members will be appointed as a ‘nodal teacher’ to facilitate the activities of gender champions. 

Earlier, the UGC had also released the examination guidelines and academic calendar for the new session 2021-22 adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. As per the notice released by the UGC, the academic session for first semester/year students should begin from October 1. 

Check the official letter by UGC below:

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