| Goals Associated with the Strategic Plan | Activities for Successful Implementation of Strategic Plan and Outcome of Activities in 2021-22 | |
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| STG 1. To obtain the institutional accreditation by periodic review and assessment | ||
| Regular submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) | AQAR of the previous academic session 2020-21 was submitted within the prescribed time frame and accepted by NAAC. | |
Total Five IQAC meetings were held during the academic session 2021-22 and important issues as follows were discussed and resolved regarding: |
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| Effective Implementation of the Quality Assurance strategies of IQAC such as feedback analysis, action taken report, organization of events in collaboration with different departments, reforms in the teaching, learning and evaluation process |
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| STG 2. Strengthening the student-centric teaching and learning process | ||
| Adopting conventional and non-conventional methods of assessing the learning levels of students and address accordingly |
Multiple activities conducted for slow learners: Multiple activities conducted for advanced learners: |
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| Flipped Classrooms, Role Play, Use of Quizzes, Models, Animations for teaching | Departments use animations to demonstrate topics, quizzes are asked while teaching, quiz competitions are also organized, software to improve the soft skills and sometimes students are told to play the role of teacher to assess their subject understanding, communication and presentation skills | |
| Presentation by students in student seminars | Student seminars were organized by different departments during academic session 2021-22 and report enclosed in metric 2.2.1 | |
| Use of Learning Management System (LMS) MOODLE for group discussions, E-content uploading and assessments | MOODLE used to upload courses prepared by faculty members. Students can log in to the courses and download E-content, they can also submit assignments and also group discussions were held using the LMS | |
| Implementation of E-content portal for access to open educational resources | E-content portal was launched during the academic session with the link to the college website. Students can download E-content prepared by faculty members. Also, the same is accessible to students of all colleges and universities | |
| Effective Mentoring system to individually address the problems faced by the students | All students have been assigned mentors who always sincerely address the issues of the respective mentees, encourage them to participate in events, also address their problems in addition to their academic issues. The mentor-mentee list is communicated by departments to the IQAC, which is reviewed by the IQAC from time to time in each academic session. | |
| Upgradation of the central and seminar libraries | The institution applied for a book grant of Rs. 5,00,000/- to the State Government, which has received administrative approval, and the financial accord is yet to be approved. Also, the library is partially digitized and efforts are being made to upgrade the same. | |
| STG 3. Implementation of the teaching-learning process through practical training and experiential learning | ||
| Educational tours to enhance practical learning experiences | Study Tours conducted by Departments of History, English, Bengali, and Philosophy during the academic session 2021-22 | |
| Field visits | Field Visit to Sericulture Farm, Biharinath Hills, Bankura, Ghatshila, etc. conducted during the academic session by the Department of Conservation Biology and Geology | |
| Designing of open-ended experiments and projects | Projects and open-ended experiments completed by Students of Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Zoology, and Conservation Biology | |
| Visits to research laboratories to facilitate expert interaction and exposure of students towards instrumentation |
1. Visit to Research laboratories of NIT, Durgapur conducted by the Department of Conservation Biology to ensure the exposure of advanced instrumentation for the students. 2. The Department of Chemistry has also planned laboratory visits during the next academic session. |
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| STG 4. Conducting events to promote the creativity, subject knowledge, research fundamental, communication and writing skills based and interactive learning mechanism | ||
| Conducting events on recent trends and developments across various domains |
1. National level Webinar cum Photography Competition on “Towards Sustainable Development: Connecting lives through interactions and lenses” organized on 22-05-2022 by Departments of Botany, Conservation Biology, and Zoology in collaboration with the IQAC 2. Special Lecture on Plasma Physics and its application organized by Department of Physics on 22-04-2022 3. Webinar on “Lights Out” conducted by Department of English in collaboration with the IQAC on 29-04-2022 4. International Special Lecture on The Story of Low Temperature organized by Department of Physics on 30-03-2022 5. State level Webinar on Bangla Samaj o Sahitye Lokosangskriti Charcha: Atit Bartaman o Bhabishyat organized by Department of Bengali on 09-02-2022 6. National Webinar on “Life and works of C V Raman-special reference to nonlinear effects in guided media” organized by Department of Physics on 28-02-2022 7. Six-Day E-workshop organized from 17-01-2022 to 22-01-2022 on Statistics and Geospatial Techniques in Biology by Department of Conservation Biology 8. Special lecture organized on 09-12-2021 and 10-12-2021 on Rabindranath Tagore: Some Philosophical Convictions by Department of Philosophy 9. Webinar on Brecht’s Life of Galileo organized by Department of English on 10-12-2021 10. Institutional level special Lecture organized on 21-12-2021 on (Constructing Caste in Colonial India: Census and British Ethnology) by Department of History in Collaboration with the IQAC 11. State Level Webinar on Duties as Moral Obligations: An ethical discourse organized on 24-12-2021 by Department of Philosophy 12. Special lecture on Mineral potentiality of West Bengal and Andaman; Geochemical Anomaly used as a tool in identifying mineral potential zone organized by Department of Geology on 25-10-2021 13. Special lecture on Art and Science of Plate Tectonics organized by Department of Geology on 30-10-2021 14. National webinar on “Crossing Number of Graphs” organized by Department of Mathematics on 28-10-2021 15. State Level webinar on “A glimpse at e-filing of ITR: Basics and beyond” organized by Department of Commerce in Collaboration with the IQAC on 04-09-2021 16. State Level Webinar on “Fundamentals of Research Methodology and Polymer Chemistry” on 16-09-2021 by Department of Chemistry 17. International level webinar on “Conventional and Advanced Air Sampling Techniques for Airborne Pathogens and Allergens” organized by Department of Botany in Collaboration with IQAC 18. State level webinar on 2019-nCoV and Intricacies of Indian Businesses organized on 02-08-2021 by Department of Commerce in Collaboration with the IQAC 19. State Level Quiz Competition organized on “Our Croaking Neighbours (All about Indian Amphibians” organized on 28-08-2021 and 29-08-2021 by IQAC, Department of Conservation Biology and Durgapur Wildlife Information and Nature Guide Society (WINGS) 20. Special lecture on Tenets of Management in Vedas organized on 04-07-2021 by Department of Sanskrit in collaboration with IQAC 21. National webinar on Think Green Live Green organized by Department of Conservation Biology and IQAC on 07-07-2021 22. Webinar on Introducing feminism organized by Department of English in collaboration with the IQAC on 12-07-2021 23. Special lecture on Fish Diversity and Conservation organized on 31-07-2021 by Department of Conservation Biology and IQAC 24. Two Day Online Workshop on ‘Effective Communication Skills for students of Durgapur Government College organized on December 13 and 14, 2021 by the Career Counselling and Placement cell along with Department of English 25. One Day State Level Webinar on ‘Basics of Computer Skills and Soft Skills’ organized on 06-01-2022 by the Career Counselling and Placement cell |
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| Conducting special lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops | ||
| Conducting events on research methodology and intellectual property rights |
1. Intellectual Property Awareness program under National Intellectual property awareness Mission organized on 31-01-2022 2. Fundamentals of Research Methodology in Plant Science for Botany Graduates: Department Specific Webinar Series organized on 25-09-2021 by the Career Counselling and Placement Cell in association with Department of Botany 3. State Level Webinar on “Fundamentals of Research Methodology and Polymer Chemistry” on 16-09-2021 by Department of Chemistry 4. State level Webinar on “Scope of Research and Research Methodology for Zoology Graduates: Department Specific Webinar Series” organized on 27-08-2021 by Career Counselling and Placement Cell in association with Department of Zoology |
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| STG 5. Improvement in the research output | ||
| Applying to the university for approval to offer PhD programmes |
1. Department of Chemistry and Geology have received approval of the affiliating university to offer Ph.D. programme during the academic session 2021-22 2. Department of Conservation Biology received approval of the affiliating university to offer Ph.D. programme during the academic session 2020-21 3. Presently, 22 research scholars have been registered for PhD programme in the Department of Chemistry and Conservation Biology of the institution under the affiliation of Kazi Nazrul University 4. The institution verified the credentials of the RET qualified research scholars and forwarded their scholarship applications to the State Government. RET qualified research scholars are presently receiving Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (for the tenure of four years) of the State Government to pursue the Ph.D. Programme |
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• Providing space and equipment facilities for research activities • Providing all sorts of administrative support to conduct research activities • Encouraging faculty members to apply for research projects • Providing computational facilities for research activities • Strengthening the campus internet facilities |
1. Total 11 International, National and State Research Collaborations with other institutes have been established to ensure effective research activities in the department 2. Proposal for the purchase of laboratory instrument sent to the State Government and the administrative approval has been received for the purchase of the laboratory instrument 3. One major research project has been sanctioned by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, during the academic session 2021-22. 4. Presently, there are three DST funded ongoing major research projects with faculty members are PIs from Durgapur Government College and three major research projects as Co-PIs from Durgapur Government College. 5. The institution has uninterrupted internet connection of 150 MBPS. Proposal sent to State Government for BSNL uninterrupted internet connection which has received administrative approval 6. Presently, there are four computer laboratories in the institution. |
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| Upgradation of the central and seminar libraries | The institution applied for book grant of Rs. 5,00,000/- to the State Government, which has received administrative approval, and the financial accord is yet to be approved. Also the library is partially digitized and efforts are being made to upgrade the same. Subscription of national and international research journals is available through NLIST membership. | |
| STG 6. Enhancing collaboration with other institutes and industries | ||
| Promoting research collaborations in terms of joint publications, research projects, PhD Guidance etc |
Research Collaborations with different institutes were set up during the academic session (bold in font weight) (1) Department of Chemistry, University of Zakho, Iraq (Research Collaboration) (2) Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco (Research Collaboration) (3) The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India (Research Collaboration) (4) Molecular Electron Density Theory Group ( Group Head-Prof. Luis R. Domingo), University of Valencia, Spain (Research Collaboration) (5) Molecular Modelling and Spectroscopy Team MMST, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Faculty of Science, Morocco (Research Collaboration) (6) Department of Industrial Engineering, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey (Research Collaboration) (7) Serampore College, Hooghly, West Bengal (Research Project) (8) Jadavpur University, West Bengal (Research project) (9) National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (Research Project) (10) University of Kyushu, Japan (Research project) (11) University of Calcutta, West Bengal (PhD Guidance) |
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| Promoting collaborative student exchange and faculty exchange programmes |
(1) SreeGopal Banerjee College, Village-Bagati, P.O.-Magra, District Hooghly, West Bengal (Student Exchange) (2) National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (Student Outreach Programme) (3) Serampore College, Hooghly, West Bengal (Faculty Exchange) (4) Kabi Jagadram Roy Government General Degree College, Mejia, West Bengal (Faculty Exchange) (5) Mrinalini Dutta Mahavidyapith, Kolkata (Faculty Exchange) (6) Government General Degree College, Salboni, West Bengal (Faculty Exchange) (7) Postgraduate and Research Department of English, Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (Faculty Exchange) |
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| Promoting collaborative internships |
(1) Banarus Hindu University (Internship) (2) IIEST, Shibpur (Internship) |
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| STG 7. Strengthening the support services and campus facilities | ||
| Providing the proper platforms to students to convey their grievances and problems faced in the institution | The Internal Complaints Committee has UG, PG and Research Scholar student representatives; Anti Ragging Committee and Squad also involve student and parent representatives. Grievances can also be registered through the Grievance Redressal Cell; students can communicate their problems to departments as well as the Head of the Institution by email, written application or verbally. The Student welfare and psychological counselling cell, Equal opportunity Cell, Committee to cater to the needs of the Differently-abled also work to address the issues faced by students. Regular Awareness programmes are also organized by these cells and committees. | |
| Effective mechanism for verification and processing of scholarship applications | Notices are issued to inform the students about the opening of scholarship portals; the scholarship applications are processed without delay and submitted to the competent authority. During the academic session 2021-22, Total 593 students were benefitted through scholarships from UG, PG and Ph.D. levels. | |
| Effective implementation of welfare schemes for the teaching and non-teaching staff | The West Bengal Health Scheme Applications and Reimbursement procedure is implemented immediately as and when the applications are received from the teaching and non-teaching staff. A committee is constituted for effective implementation. Teaching and non-teaching staff also receive the benefit of residential quarters in the college campus and all government schemes such as GPF, GISS, Pension, Gratuity, Pension etc. The applications of retired employees are forwarded and sent to the State Government for processes at least 8 months before superannuation. | |
| Actively working anti ragging committee and anti ragging squad for implementation of zero tolerance policy for ragging |
1. Anti ragging committee and anti ragging squad constituted in accordance with the UGC Guidelines 2. At the beginning of the academic session, the joint meeting of the anti ragging committee and anti ragging squad was held on July 1, 2022 3. Major awareness programme was organized on April 27, 2022, by the anti ragging committee and anti ragging squad 4. Posters and banners are made available in the college campus for implementation of zero tolerance policy for ragging 5. Circulation of a comprehensive ppt presentation to students has also been planned in the next academic session |
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| Psychological counselling and effective mentoring to address the student issues |
1. “Mental wellness in the time of COVID-19 pandemic: An awareness programme” was organized by the Medical Welfare and Psychological Counselling Cell on December 7, 2021. 2. Webinar on “Impact of colours on Human Life” was organized by the Medical Welfare and Psychological Counselling Cell on March 30, 2021 3. Counselling by Dr. Sinchan Das organized to address the issues of “Depression with special focus on post covid psychosis” 4. One Day State-Level webinar organized jointly by the Career Counselling and Placement Cell and Department of Philosophy on “Moral Responsibilities of Young Professionals” 5. The institution comprises of an effective mentor-mentee relationship. Mentors also submit the yearly report to the IQAC |
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| Organizing events to familiarize the stakeholders with health and hygiene issues |
1. The institution has constituted a “Health and Hygiene Advisory Sub-Committee”, nominated by the Teachers’ Council. 2. Webinar on “Life Style Diseases” was organized by the Health and Hygiene Advisory Sub-Committee on January 09, 2022 |
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| Providing ample space and equipment for sports and cultural activities |
1. Four playgrounds are presently available in the institution for football, volleyball, basketball, and badminton 2. The institution also has a gymnasium 3. Two auditoriums are also available for cultural activities along with an open stage facility 4. Proposals are being prepared presently to ensure further improvement of these facilities |
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| STG 8. Career Counselling of students for promotion to higher studies and job opportunities | ||
| Organization of department specific career counselling sessions for students to make them aware of the higher studies and job opportunities |
1. Two Day Workshop on “Preparation for UPSC with Special Reference to West Bengal Civil Service Examination for Aspirant Students of Durgapur Government College 2. Department specific webinar series on ‘Promoting Higher Education and Awareness on Job Opportunities amongst Zoology Graduates’ 3. Department specific webinar series on ‘One Day State Level Webinar on “Higher Education and Career Opportunity Prospects for Botany Graduates 4. Webinar on, “Discourse on Higher Education and Job Opportunities for Mathematics Graduates: A Department Specific Webinar Serie |
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| Organization of campus interviews for job aspiring students | Campus Interview for Commerce Graduates by Xpro India Limited, Biax Division Barjora Unit-II, three students were selected for the jobs | |
| STG 9. Implementation of E-Governance | ||
| Use of online portal for admission | The UG admission process is completely online implemented by the College and PG admission is also completely online implemented by the University | |
| Use of online portals for data storage | Banglar Uchchasiksha portal (for regular data uploading and storage of Employee details, Infrastructure details, financial allotment details and college statistics) | |
| Use of online portal for receiving feedback from the stakeholders | Management Information System (MIS) Portal of the College for online submission of feedback of stakeholders with separate login | |
| Use of online portal for all service related matters | West Bengal Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) portal for leave applications, service book, submission of self appraisal report of employees, downloading of Pay slips, Submission of HRA declaration, Application for Loans and all other service related matters | |
| Use of online portal for scholarship application and processing | The institution has registered to different central government scholarship portals, UGC scholarship portal, CSIR scholarship portal, West Bengal Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Scholarship Portal, Kanyashree Portal, West Bengal Minority Development Corporation Portal to implement the submission and processing of Scholarship applications of students without delay. | |
| Use of online portal for all finance and tender related activities | West Bengal Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) portal for all finance and tender activities. the institution is also registered to the Public Finance management System (PFMS) portal and implemented the modules. | |
| Receiving grievances and problems faced by students through online mode to facilitate redressal without delay | Each Department has separate email ids to address all departmental activities and problems faced by students. Each support service such as Anti ragging Committee, Internal Complaint Committee, Grievance Redressal Cell, Equal Opportunity Cell, Health and Hygiene advisory sub-committee, Student Welfare and Psychological Counselling Cell have email ids to address the related issues. | |
| STG 10. Holistic development of students through active participation in extension related, sports and cultural and environmental awareness activities | ||
| Providing facilities of playground, gymnasium and sports items to students encouraging students to participate in sports events organized by the institute and also by other institutes |
1. Four playgrounds are presently available in the institution for football, volleyball, basketball and badminton; The institution also has a gymnasium 2. Two auditoriums are also available for cultural activities along with an open stage facility 3. Proposals are being prepared presently to ensure further improvement of these facilities 4. Students received 9 medals and awards in sports activities during academic session 2021-22 organized by other institutes 5. Quiz Competitions and webinars organized to promote environmental awareness |
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| Organizing cultural activities and encouraging students to participate in events organized by other institutes |
1. During the academic session 2021-22, several cultural activities were organized, such as Music Competition, International Mother Language Day Celebration, Poster Competition, Basanta Utsav, Independence Day and Republic Day Celebration, Road Art Competition, Women’s Day celebration 2. Students received 3 awards in cultural activities during academic session 2021-22 organized by other institutes |
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| Providing necessary support and guidance to students to participate in sports and cultural competitions |
1. Teachers prepared the students to participate in the events organized by other institutes 2. Students are given rigorous training before participation in sports activities |
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| Providing necessary support and guidance to students to participate in NCC activities |
1. Students are given rigorous training before participation in NCC Camps 2. NCC Cadets received 5 awards in this academic session 3. NCC Cadets participated in several activities such as Paying tribute to General Bipin Rawat, Celebration of Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Black day Observation, Punit Sagar Abhiyan, Awareness Rally on World Earth Day, Awareness Rally on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Traffic Control Duty on Durga Puja and Kali Puja, Celebration of International Yoga Day, Republic Day and Independence Day Celebration, Paying Tribute to Kargil War Sahid Family at 10 Bengal Bn etc. 4. One NCC student participated in Rajpath Drill and PM Rally 2022 |
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| Providing necessary support and guidance to students to participate in NSS activities |
1. Students are always encouraged on the concept of “Shramdan” 2. There are two NSS Units started in 1970 and 2008 3. During the academic session, NSS students participated in several events such as Seven Days Campus Cleaning programme, Adopted Village Survey and awareness programme on COVID-19 vaccination, Tree Plantation Programme, Garden cleaning and management programme etc 4. Webinars on “Catch the Rain” and “Role of NSS Volunteers” were organized respectively on 10-08-2021 and 24-09-2021 |
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