The term "socio-economically disadvantaged groups (SEDGs) cell" typically refers to a specific organizational or institutional unit within a larger entity, such as a university, government office, or non-governmental organization (NGO), that is focused on supporting and advocating for individuals or groups that are economically or socially disadvantaged. These groups often include individuals from lower-income backgrounds, marginalized communities, minority groups, people with disabilities, or those facing systemic disadvantages due to factors like caste, race, gender, or location.
The Role of a Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell:
- Identification and Support: The cell works to identify socio-economically disadvantaged groups within a certain area or institution and ensures they have access to necessary resources, benefits, and opportunities.
- Financial Assistance: They may provide financial aid, scholarships, and grants to individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, allowing them to pursue education, healthcare, and other social benefits.
- Awareness and Advocacy: These cells work on raising awareness about the challenges faced by disadvantaged groups and advocate for policies that reduce inequalities.
- Capacity Building: Providing training programs, workshops, and initiatives that empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to improve their skills and increase their chances of upward social mobility.
- Social Welfare and Protection: Facilitating access to social welfare programs such as food security, healthcare, housing, and employment opportunities for these groups.
Commonly Supported Groups:
- Low-income families
- Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) (in countries like India)
- Women and girls, especially those from rural or underdeveloped areas
- Persons with disabilities
- Rural and remote communities
- Indigenous populations
Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG) COMMITTEE
| SR NO. |
NAME OF MEMBER |
DESGINATION |
DESGINATION IN SEDG COMMITTEE |
| 1 |
DR. TARA SINGH GILL |
PRINCIPAL |
CHAIRPERSON |
| 2 |
KARAMJIT KAUR |
ASST. PROF. |
MEMBER |
| 3 |
SUSHIL MORIYA |
ASST. PROF. |
MEMBER |
| 4 |
MANINDERPAL SINGH |
ASST. PROF. |
MEMBER |
| 5 |
KARANVIR SINGH |
STUDENT BA 2ND YEAR |
STUDENT MEMBER |
| 6 |
DHARMINDER SINGH |
STUDENT BA 2ND YEAR |
STUDENT MEMBER |
| 7 |
DIYA |
STUDENT BA 2ND YEAR |
STUDENT MEMBER |
| 8 |
RAJWINDER KAUR |
STUDENT BA 2ND YEAR |
STUDENT MEMBER |
