7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1

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Measures initiated by the institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year:

Highlight the curricular and co- and extracurricular activities promoting gender equity and sensitization and the facilities available for women on campus (within a maximum of 200 words).

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• IEM is committed to promote gender equality and empower women both financially and emotionally.
• Women are given leadership roles like Registrar, Principal, Deans, Head of the Departments, Placement Cell and ensure equal opportunities.
• IEM is an Co-educational institute and has gender-neutral uniforms.
• Startups initiated by individuals of all genders are encouraged. Heads of all statutory committees are selected on merit, not gender, race, or religion.
• Institute provides counselling services, self-defence classes, and equal opportunities for all students.
• Various training programs and workshops on gender equality are conducted in collaboration with organizations like Rotary Club and Lion’s Club, Innerwheel Club.
• Special events like “Virangana” workshops celebrate occasions like International Women’s Day, emphasizing the significance of education, mental and physical health for girls.
• To ensure safety, IEM has 17 security officers, IEM maintains electronic surveillance with 987 CCTV cameras, and monitors hostel entry and exit timings.
• Self-defence classes are regularly organized, and students are educated during orientation to be respectful and caring towards their female counterparts.
• An Internal Complaints Committee promptly addresses any incidents or harassment complaints, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Visitors must register their entry, and alumni are encouraged to do the same, ensuring a secure environment for everyone.

Provide the weblink to:

• Annual gender sensitization action plan(s)
• Specific facilities provided for women in terms of:
  1. Safety and security
  2. Counselling
  3. Common rooms
  4. Daycare Centre
  5. Any other relevant information

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Link for relevant document :

Link for annual gender sensitization action plan: Click here

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: Click here

Link for images of Girls Common room: Click here

Link for ICC MOM & Office order: Click here 

Link for document of safety & security in college  : Click here

List of event organized by Rotary Club: Click here

Link of the document of Virangana Program: Click here

Link of the report of Lion’s Club: Click here

Link of the document of IEM Inner Wheel Club: Click here

7.1.2

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The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation

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. Any 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

File Description:

●  Geotagged Photographs

●   Any other relevant information

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Link for the relevant documents are provided below:

Link of  solar panel in college:  Click here

Link of LED bulbs which is used  in college: Click here

Link for Sensor-based energy conservation system in college: Click here                                                                                                                                                                                       

7.1.3

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Describe the facilities in the institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within a maximum of 200 words):

• Solid waste management
• Liquid waste management
• Biomedical waste management
• E-waste management
• Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management
• Waste recycling system

The institute has successfully implemented an efficient and sustainable waste management system, consisting of several key steps:

• Solid Waste Management:
  • Strategic placement of garbage collection bins for efficient solid waste management.
  • Daily collection and disposal of waste by NKDA.
  • Emphasis on recycling to minimize costs and environmental impact.
• Liquid Waste Management:
  • Aerobic sewage treatment technique for wastewater and sewage.
  • Utilization of treated wastewater in gardening.
  • Rainwater harvesting, involving collection and storage for future use.
  • Artificial recharge to groundwater to augment reservoirs and reduce demand for treated water.
  • Separate pipe system for rainwater distribution, contributing to cost reduction.
• E-waste Management:
  • Repair of defective electronic devices to extend utility.
  • Safe disposal of e-waste in collaboration with Hulladek Recycling Pvt. Ltd.
  • Recycling every six months in adherence to state government guidelines.
  • Detailed records of e-waste recycling, showcasing annual progress.
• Waste Recycling System:
  • Utilization of treated wastewater for gardening.
  • Recycling of paper waste.
  • Environmentally responsible disposal of e-waste.
• Hazardous Chemicals Waste Management:
  • Use of dilute solutions in laboratory settings.
  • Responsible and safe disposal of chemical solutions and wastes through neutralization by students.

Waste Recycling Metrics (in Kg):

• • • 2019-2020: 486 Kg
    • 2020-2021: 522 Kg
    • 2021-2022: 1344.26 Kg
    • 2022-2023: 1752.60 Kg

Provide web link to:

• Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with Government and other approved agencies
• Geotagged photographs of the facilities
• Any other relevant information

Link for E-waste management :Click here

Link for Certificate for E-waste Recycling: Click here

Link for document for E-waste Recycling:Click here

Link for the Solid & Liquid Waste management supporting document:Click me

Link for the Hazardous chemicals waste management : Click here

7.1.4

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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

Options:

A. Any 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

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Links for the relevant document are provided below.

Link for Rain water harvesting system in college:

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Link of tanks and bunds: Click here

Link for Bore well/Open well recharge: Click here

Link for Waste Water Recycling:

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7.1.5

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Green campus initiatives include (4)

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:

A. Any 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

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

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Link for the relevant document :

Link for the relevant document is provided below:

Link of document for Pedestrian Friendly  pathways: Click here

Link for ban on use of Plastic campus : Click here

Link for document of landscaping with trees & plants: Click here

Link for the Policy document:

Click here

7.1.6

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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:

A. Any 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

File Description:

●  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

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Link for the relevant documents:

Link for Green Audit report:

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

Link for the document of tree plantation :Click here

Link for beyond the campus environmental promotional activities (save water campaign)  :Click here

7.1.7

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The Institution has Divyangjan-friendly,  barrier free environment

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 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:

A. Any 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

File Description:

●  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

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Link for relevant document are provided below:

Link for the document of ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms: Click here

Link for the document 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:

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Link for proof of screen recording software for visually challenged using NVDA

Click here

7.1.8

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Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e. tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and other diversities (within a maximum of 200 words).

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Provide Web link to:

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

• Inclusivity through Curriculum:
  • In 2023, IEM incorporated subjects of socio-cultural importance alongside core professional courses, like Economics, Organizational Behavior, Environmental Sciences, Principles of Management, and Constitution of India.
  • Regional Inclusivity – Special leave given to Bihar, Jharkhand students during Chaat celebration.
• Socio-Economic Initiatives:
  • Annual events like tree plantation drives, IEM-Model United Nation (IEM-MUN), debate competitions, and panel discussions on stock market and shares focus on socio-economic awareness.
  • The IEM Toastmaster clubs organize events throughout the year, enhancing the global perspective for both faculty and students.
• IEM MUN 2022:
  • 6th Edition of IEM MUN, held from October 10-11, 2022, collaborated with the UN Information Centre of India and Bhutan.
  • It served as a valuable source of knowledge on global affairs, contributing to positive impacts on world issues.
• Commendable Celebrations:
  • Celebrations in 2023 included Rabindra Jayanti, Teachers’ Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, and Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday Anniversary.
  • These events instill patriotism, cultural appreciation, and societal responsibility among students and faculty.

These initiatives collectively demonstrate IEM’s commitment to holistic education, global awareness, and socio-economic responsibility in the academic year 2023.

Link for the syllabus of Humanities & Social Sciences including Management Courses:

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Link for IEM MUN activities : Click here

Link of activities & images of IEM MUN:

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Link of the documents of socio- economic responsibilities in colleges:

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Link for the document of  Swami Vivekananda Birthday celebration in college campus: Click here

Link for the document of Rabindrajayanti celebration in college:

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Link for  the document of  Republic Day celebration in college:

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Link for the document of  Teachers day Celebration in college :

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Link for the document of  Independence day celebration in college:

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Link for the webinar organized by IQAC:

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Link for activity report of TOASTMASTERS CLUB :

Click here

7.1.9

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

Describe the various activities of the institution for inculcating values for becoming responsible citizens as reflected in the Constitution of India (within a maximum of 200 words).

Provide web link to:

• Details of activities that inculcate values necessary to transform students into responsible citizens
• Any other relevant information

• Daily Morning Assembly:

The mission and vision of IEM itself stresses on building good employable citizens of India and above all worthy human beings. There is a compulsory morning assembly for all students where the important achievements are discussed regularly, historical significance of that particular day read out and all latecomers are given academic assignments to make them realise the importance of punctuality.

Students are regularly addressed by Principal and HODs about values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens, morals and ethical practices. Values and ethics, Constitution of India, Geography, Economics, Political Science are a part of curriculum included as a part of Essential Studies for Professionals.

• A Code of Conduct document is well circulated.

Community Engagement:

• Visits child care homes, orphanages, and old age homes.
• Organizes donation camps and encourages student participation..

Pet Society:

• Runs a pet society, providing care for 150 stray dogs.
• Regular feeding and medical care for stray dogs.

National Day Celebrations:

• Celebrates Independence Day, Republic Day, and other national events.
• Observes the birthdays of Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, and Rabindranath Tagore.

Cultural Fests and Invited Guests:

• Highlights cultural heritage during cultural fests.
• Invites renowned socio-cultural personalities as guests for enriching discussions.

Link of the documents of socio- economic responsibilities in colleges:

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Link for Code of Conduct displayed on the website:

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Link for the document of  Swami Vivekananda Birthday celebration in college campus: Click here

Link for the document of Rabindrajayanti celebration in college:

Click here

Link for  the document of  Republic Day celebration in college:

Click here

Link for the document of  Teachers day Celebration in college :

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Link for the document of  Independence day celebration in college:

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Link for the document of Tree plantation: Click here

Link for the document of Gandhi Birthday celebration in college :

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Link for images of socio-cultural activities: Click here

Link for activity report of IEM Pet Society:

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7.1.10

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

1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website

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

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

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

Options:

A. 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

File Description:

• 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 programmes, etc. in support of the claims
• Any other relevant information

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1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website Yes

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

• The Institute has established a Disciplinary Committee to uphold and enforce discipline on campus.
• The committee is responsible for addressing complaints or allegations against faculty members, staff, and students.
• Cases involving faculty or staff may be resolved at the individual level by the respective Head of the Department (HOD).
• If necessary, unresolved cases are referred to the Disciplinary Committee.
• Cases can be submitted through email to committee members at sanghamitra@iem.edu.in and principal@iem.edu.in
• The Disciplinary Committee evaluates cases and takes appropriate actions to maintain a disciplined campus environment.

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

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

Link for Code of Conduct displayed on the website:

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Link for the IEM Cultural Deck is  provided below:

Click here

Link for the annual awareness program :

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7.1.11

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

Describe the efforts of the institution to celebrate /organize national and international commemorative days, events and festivals during the year (within a maximum of 200 words).

Cultural Celebrations:

• Annual Cultural Programme held on January 21st and 22nd, 2023.
• Faculty, staff, and students participated, promoting messages of unity, peace, love, and happiness.

National Celebrations:

• Republic Day (January 26) and Independence Day (August 15) celebrated with enthusiasm.
• Observances include flag hoisting, parades, and paying tribute to freedom fighters.

World Environment Day:

• Celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about the environment.

Birth Anniversaries and Special Days:

• Celebrations include Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday on 12th January, ,Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday, Rabindra Jayanti on May 7, and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.
• Special programs, speakers, and activities mark these occasions.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan:

• Gandhi Jayanti includes initiatives for cleanliness, supporting Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
• Awareness programs on the ban on plastics and cleanliness conducted involving students.

Link for the Cleanliness program: Click here

Engineer’s Day and National Technology Day:

• Celebrations on September 15 in honor of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and on May 11 to commemorate achievements in science and technology.

International Day of Yoga:

• Recognized on June 21,promoting yoga’s universal appeal for health and well-being.

Women’s day and National Girl Child day

• Women’s day and Girl Child day are celebrated on 8^th March and 24^th January respectively.

Provide web link to:

• Annual report of the celebrations and commemorative events for during the year
• Geotagged photographs of some of the events
• Any other relevant information

Link for the document of Annual Cultural Programme: Click here

Link for the document of Swami Vivekananda Birthday celebration in college campus:

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Link for the document of Republic Day celebration in college: Click here

Link for the document of Gandhi Birthday celebration in college campus:

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Link for the document of Rabindra Jayanti celebration in college:

Click here

Link for the document of  Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday Celebration in college:

Click here

Link for the document of Teachers day Celebration in college : Click here

Link for the document of Independence day celebration in college:

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Link of  the document of Women’s day celebration in college : Click here

Link for the document of World Environment Day celebration in college:

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Link for the document of Engineer’s Day celebration in college:

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Link for the document of Basanta Utsav celebration in college:

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Link for the document of Agamoni celebration in college

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Link for the document of International Yoga Day:

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