Criterion 7.1

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IEM possesses a privileged right to promote advanced technical education, and to ensure women empowerment through gender equality. To promote women education, the Institute makes consistent efforts.

The Institute organizes several training programs, seminars, workshops etc. on gender equality and sensitization. “Virangana ” – workshop on girl empowerment through self-defence in association with Rotary Club of Calcutta was organized by the institute. The Institute also organises various programs in association with Rotary Club and the Lion’s Club for the upliftment and empowerment of women. The Institute organizes events for Vijyanika Club (a part of Kolkata Nivedita Shakti) only for girl students of both schools and colleges to keep them aware about women scientists and their contribution to the field of science and technology. In addition to these, Women’s Day is also celebrated every year.

The Institute has taken several measures to enhance safety & security on campuses by constituting Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), installing CCTV cameras & by providing 24 hours *7 days security. Women security guards are also available on the premises of the Institute to ensure the safety of women.

The Institute has also ensured gender equality in representation of women in all top positions. The Placement cell, Office of the Deans, Examination Controller Department, HR are all headed by women.

The Institute has two women counsellors who provide regular counselling sessions to both girl students and female faculty members on a regular basis.

Provide Web link to:

• Annual gender sensitization action plan: Click Here
• Specific facilities provided for women in terms of:

a. Safety and security

b. Counseling

c. Common Rooms

d. Day care center for young children

e. Any other relevant information

Link for relevant  document :

• List of female faculty hold the leading post in college : Click Here
• Link for Counseling program: Click Here
• Link for  the document of Women’s day celebration in college (online Mode): Click Here
• Link for images of Girls Common room: Click Here
• Link for ICC MOM & Office order: Click Here
• Link for images of safety & security in college: Click Here
• List of event organized by Nivedita Shakti: Click Here
• Link of the images of Virangana Program: Click Here

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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

Options:

A. 4 or All of the above

B. Any 3 of the above

C. Any 2 of the above

D. Any 1 of the above

E. None of the above

Option B

Upload:

• Geotagged Photographs
• Any other relevant information

Link for the relevant documents are provided below:

• Link of images of solar panel in college: Click Here
• Link of image of LED bulbs which is used in college: Click Here
• Link for image of Sensor-based energy conservation system in college: Click Here

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The institute has successfully adopted a well-developed waste management system for greater efficiency and sustainability.  Following are the key steps performed for waste management:

Solid Waste Management

Different garbage collecting bins have been placed at various locations for solid waste management. Waste disposal is done by NKDA on a daily basis. It is also ensured that all of these components are recycled at lowest possible cost and with least amount of effort.

Liquid Waste Management

Wastewater and sewage treatment follows the aerobic sewage treatment technique. Waste-water is treated and used in the gardening process. Rainwater harvesting is also practiced, which involves collecting and storing rainwater for later use.

E-waste Management

Defective electronic devices are repaired to guarantee that they can be utilized further. E-waste is safely disposed of in collaboration with Hulladek Recycling Pvt. Ltd. as per state government guidelines.

Waste recycling system

Waste-water after the purification process is used for gardening. Paper-waste is recycled and e-waste is disposed of in a proper way.

Hazardous chemicals waste management:

Firstly, in the lab we use very dilute solutions.

Secondly, we never discard the chemicals/solutions directly to the basin/environment. Rather, we use a neutralization pit into which the students discard solutions which are mostly slightly acidic or alkaline, as and when they need. And later on we make the solutions/chemicals neutralized and then we dispose of it from the neutralization pit.

Campus is free of hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste.

• 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

Links for the relevant document are provided below.

• Link for images of E-waste management: Click Here
• Link for Provisional Certificate for E-waste: Click Here
• Link for the Solid & Liquid Waste management supporting document: Click Here
• Link for the Hazardous chemicals waste management : Click Here

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1. Rain water harvesting
2. Bore well /Open well recharge
3. Construction of tanks and bunds
4. Waste water recycling
5. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus

Options:

1. Any 4 or all of the above
2. Any 3 of the above
3. Any 2 of the above
4. Any 1of the above
5. None of the above

Upload:

Geotagged photographs / videos of the facilities

Link for the relevant document:

Link for the image of Rain water harvesting system in college: Click Here

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7.1.5.1.- The institutional initiatives for greening the campus are as follows:

1. Restricted entry of automobiles
2. Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles
3. Pedestrian Friendly pathways
4. Ban on use of Plastic
5. landscaping with trees and plants

Options:

1. Any 4 or All of the above
2. Any 3 of the above
3. Any 2 of the above
4. Any 1 of the above
5. None of the above

Upload

• Geo tagged photos / videos of the facilities
• Various policy documents / decisions circulated for implementation
• Any other relevant documents

Link for the relevant document is provided below:

• Link of document of Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles: Click Here
• link for images of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles: Click Here
• Link of document for Pedestrian Friendly pathways: Click Here
• Link for ban on use of Plastic campus: Click Here
• Link for images of landscaping with trees & plants: Click Here
• Link for the Policy document: Click Here

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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. Environment audit
4. Clean and green campus recognitions/awards
5. Beyond the campus environmental promotional activities

Options:

1. Any 4 or all of the above
2. Any 3 of the above
3. Any 2 of the above
4. Any 1of the above
5. None of the above

Upload:

• Reports on environment and energy audits submitted by the auditing agency
• Certification by the auditing agency
• Certificates of the awards received
• Any other relevant information

Link for the relevant documents:

Link for Green Audit & Energy Audit report: Click Here

Link for beyond the campus environmental promotional activities are stated below:

Link for Clean and green campus recognitions/awards

• Link for image of tree plantation: Click Here
• Link of images of Swach Bharat Abhiyan: Click Here
• Link for beyond the campus environmental promotional activities (save water campaign): Click Here

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The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free environment

1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms.
2. Disabled-friendly washrooms
3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts
4. Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities (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

Options:

1. Any 4 or all of the above
2. Any 3 of the above
3. Any 2 of the above
4. Any 1 of the above
5. None of the above

Upload:

• Geotagged photographs / videos of the facilities
• Policy documents and information brochures on the support to be provided
• Details of the Software procured for providing the assistance
• Any other relevant information

Link for relevant document are provided below:

• Link for images of ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms: Click Here
• Link for images of disabled friendly washroom: Click Here
• Link for documents & images of assistive technology & facilities for persons with disabilities: Click Here
• Link for policy documents of disable person: Click Here
• Link for proof of screen recording software for visually challenged using NVDA: Click Here

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Inclusion and Situatedness

Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities:

The students are taught different subjects of socio-cultural importance at different phases of their course. Other than the Professional Core Courses, the curriculum contains some specific subjects on “Humanities & Social Sciences including Management courses”. Some of the significant subjects include, Organizational Behaviour, Environmental Sciences, Essential Studies for Professionals, Skill Development for Professionals, Values & Ethics, Principles of Management, Constitution of India/ Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition, Economic Policies in India. Besides these, different socio-economic initiatives like tree plantation, IEM MUN (Model United Nations), debate competitions, panel discussions on vital contemporary topics are organized quite often. The IEM Toastmaster clubs throughout the year organised different events to improve the global perspective of the faculty members & students. The 6th Edition of IEM MUN for the tenure of 2020-2021 was held from 10th to 11th of October, 2020 in collaboration with the UN information Centre of India and Bhutan. The event turned out to be a gargantuan source of knowledge in world affairs and contributed a huge number of take away pointers to make an impact for the world so that the participants could move forward into a better tomorrow. Viswakarma and Saraswati puja were also celebrated physically as well as virtually by our students and teachers. Celebration of Christmas and Halloween were also celebrated physically in college. Different national celebrations like Gandhi Jayanti, Independence Day, Republic Day, Birthday of Netaji, Ravindra Jayanti, etc.

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.

Link for the relevant documents are provided below:

• Link for the syllabus of Humanities & Social Sciences including Management Courses: Click Here
• Link for IEM MUN activities: Click Here
• Link of activities & images of IEM MUN: Click Here
• Link of Images of sanitization gate in college: Click Here
• Link for video of sanitization gate: Click Here
• Link for press release of sanitization gate: Click Here
• Link for the webinar organized by IQAC: Click Here
• Link for activity report of TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Click Here

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Human Values and Professional Ethics

Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

The institute holds one of the leading positions in setting a benchmark as a responsible educational unit of the country. Frequent talks, seminars, events, debate competitions, panel discussions, workshops, tree-plantation initiatives are taken by the institute in order to nurture the socio economic responsibilities of the students and faculties of the institution. Different Child care homes, orphanages, old age homes etc are often visited and donation camps are held by the students (guided by faculties). The institute also runs a pet society where stray dogs are not only fed regularly but are provided medical care on requirement. Celebration of Independence day is also conducted at the college premises which enhances the essence of duties and responsibilities that each of the students and faculties hold as an Indian citizen.

The students are taught different subjects of socio-cultural importance at different phases of their course. Other than the Professional Core Courses, the curriculum contains some specific subjects on “Humanities & Social Sciences including Management courses”. Some of the significant subjects include, Organizational Behaviour, Environmental Sciences, Essential Studies for Professionals, Skill Development for Professionals, Values & Ethics, Principles of Management, Constitution of India/ Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition, Economic Policies in India.

During the cultural fests, farewell and other annual activities, attempts are made to highlight the cultural heritage of the nation. Different classical songs and dance performances are encouraged in these events. Renowned personalities from different fields (socio-cultural) are invited as guests so that they can share their views and nurture the thought process of the young minds to build them as a better citizen of this country.

 Provide web link to:

• Details of activities that inculcate values; necessary to render students in to responsible citizens
• Any other relevant information

• Link of the documents of socio- economic responsibilities in colleges: Click Here
• Link for the images of Tree plantation: Click Here
• Link of the images of Gandhi Birthday celebration in college: Click Here
• Link for virtual industry visit: Click Here
• Link for images of socio-cultural activities: Click Here
• Link for activity report of IEM Pet Society: Click Here

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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.

1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website

Yes

1. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct

The Disciplinary Committee has been constituted to maintain the discipline in the campus. The committee shall take cognizance of the complaints or allegations received against the students. Such cases could be dealt with at the individual level by the concerned HOD. Otherwise it shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee through mail at sanghamitra@iemcal.com. and Principal IEM at principal@iemcal.com.

1. Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators and other staff

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

Options:

1. All of the above
2. Any 3 of the above
3. Any 2 of the above
4. Any 1 of the above
5. None of the above

Upload:

• Code of 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

Link for the IEM Cultural Deck is provided below: Click Here

Link for the annual awareness program: Click Here

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7.1.11- Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

Describe the efforts of the Institution in celebrating /organizing national and international commemorative days, events and festivals during the year:

The institution believes that events and festivals should be celebrated as it is an important aspect of learning and instilling in students a strong sense of cultural identity. However due to Covid 19 pandemic most of the events were organized online and some events were conducted offline following the Covid protocol. Faculty members, Staff, and Students get together to observe these occasions and promote the message of unity, peace, love, and happiness throughout the institution.

In the academic year 2020-21, the following events were primarily celebrated in virtual mode.

Independence day and Republic day were celebrated on 15th August and 26th January respectively with great enthusiasm and pride by hoisting flags physically. Teacher’s day was also celebrated on 5th September to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. World Environment Day was also celebrated on 5th June to raise awareness of the environment. Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda are celebrated and speakers from the relevant fields were invited to appraise the audience regarding the historic relevance and importance of the events. Women’s day was celebrated on 8th March, 2021 which aims to help nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women. Viswakarma and Saraswati puja were also celebrated physically by our students and teachers.

Provide we blink to:

• Annual report of the celebrations and commemorative events for the last (During the year)
• Geotagged photographs of some of the events
• Any other relevant information

• Link for relevant document provide below:
• Link for images of Gandhi Birthday celebration in college campus: Click Here
• Link for images of Rabindra jayanti celebration in college in online mode: Click Here
• Link for the Teachers day Celebration in college: Click Here
• Link for Independence Day celebration in college: Click Here
• Link of the document of women’s day celebration in college: Click Here
• Link for the document of world environment day celebration in college: Click Here