Key Indicator - 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

RVR & JC College of Engineering sensitizes students and employees regarding gender equity and takes the social responsibility of reacting to the events happened in the society by various activities. The institute promotes gender equity in admissions, recruitment, administrative functionality and academic activities.

Measures initiated by the institution for the promotion of gender equity during last five years:

• Separate NCC wing is created to encourage girl students and a women faculty member is nominated as in charge for the wing. Girls, as NCC cadets, are participating in various activities.
• Separate NSS unit is started exclusively to encourage the girl students and the unit is successfully conducting various activities to serve the society.
• Girls waiting halls are provided in each block in the campus with required facilities. Two girl's hostels are provided with gym facility and dispensary with lady doctor and a nurse.
• Health centre is provided in the campus with qualified physician and male & female nurses with separate treatment rooms for girls and boys.
• Separate space is provided for girls in the central library and the college canteen to avoid inconvenience.
• Student Activity Centre (SAC) is established with instruments JAZZ set, Veena, Tabla, Keyboard, Congo drums, Guitar, Flute, Saxophone and Violin composure set to train the students. Resource persons for music and dance are provided to train the girls and the boys.
• The girl students are nominated as members of various committees at department, institute levels and the institute encourages their participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• The institute sponsored two girls and two boys to USA for Stanford "University Innovation fellows program" in association with APSSDC to provide access to a global network of students and faculty.
• During orientation programs and other events, awareness is created on gender equity among the students. Boys are sensitized to participate in Rangoli competitions or to respond to Nirbhaya and Disha incidents.
• The institute celebrates Women's day in a grand manner and presents success stories of famous women to inspire the girl students and to make them understand their potential.
• Lady Advisory & Internal Complaints Committee (LA&ICC) is organising various events including guest lectures to empower and support young minds in achieving their goals.
• The institute has a policy of appreciating faculty without gender bias. Women faculty are nominated, based on their ability, as heads of the departments and conveners of various committees and discharging their duties efficiently.

1. Solar energy
2. Biogas plant
3. Wheeling to the Grid
4. Sensor-based energy conservation
5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment

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

1. Solid waste management
2. Liquid waste management
3. Biomedical waste management
4. E-waste management
5. Waste recycling system
6. Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management

R.V.R & J.C. College of engineering has designed methods for the management of waste generated in the campus using the basic waste management strategy of 3R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle i.e., Reduce the amount of waste generated, Reuse everything to its maximum after proper segregation and cleaning and keeping things which can be Recycled aside and handed over to appropriate agencies. The waste generated in the campus include liquid waste and solid waste- both of biodegradable and non-biodegradable nature & chemical waste. No classified hazardous waste is generated in the campus. The environmental policy of the institute is to achieve zero discharge and complete utilization of waste with well-designed strategies to make campus clean, hygienic and healthy.

The waste generated is classified into the following types:

1. Solid waste Management

Solid waste includes both biodegradable and non-biodegradable components. The non-biodegradable solid waste generated in the campus include, paper, plastics, metal cans etc. Biodegradable waste includes food waste, vegetable peels, leaves etc.

'Use and throw' items like plastic cups, plates etc. used in the college canteen are replaced by reusable items steel glasses and plates. Glass, paper and metal waste is sold for recyclers.

Food waste and non-biodegradable waste are collected in separate bins. Biodegradable waste is disposed off in four dumping yards of size 3m x 3m x 2m, specially earmarked for the purpose.

2. Liquid waste Management

Liquid waste that is generated in the institute falls into three following categories.

1. Septic tank effluents from various sanitary blocks, water used for washing and cleaning of utensils etc. from canteen
2. Wastewater from laboratories using chemicals
3. Wastewater from RO plant

As the college is located in rural un-sewered area, waste water generated from the sanitary facilities is disposed off into septic tanks located at different places in the campus and their effluents combined with canteen waste water is used for gardening, watering trees etc. The excess wastewater will be directed into natural drain passing near by the college campus.

Waste water generated from the laboratories is very small in quantity; hence they are handled along with septic sewage.

RO plant wastewater is diluted with canteen wastewater and used for gardening, watering trees etc.

The future vision of the college is to establish full-fledged sewage treatment plant for sewage treatment and recycling the same fully within the campus, thus achieving the goal of zero discharge campus.

3. E-waste Management

E-waste or electronic waste is created when an electronic product is discarded after the end of its useful life. E-waste mainly includes obsolete electronic devices, such as computer systems, servers, monitors, compact discs (CDs), printers, scanners, copiers, calculators, fax machines, battery cells etc. E-waste is disposed off through vendors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RVR&JC College of engineering is always at the forefront of inviting diversity, eradicate stereotypes, enhance self-esteem, encourage students to have a voice and demand educational achievement.

To achieve these objectives, courses like Constitution of India, Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge, three weeks Orientation Program are incorporated as a small step to imbibe and inculcate these traits among the students.

Teachers deliver lectures with an acceptance and appreciation for different ideas, opinions, and learning styles of the students and make an earnest effort to understand the racial and cultural characteristics of students.

Along with curriculum, additional communication and soft skills classes are conducted to make the students from different backgrounds communicate effectively.

Social Protection cell, Grievance Redressal cell and Lady Advisory Committee aims at social protection, ensuring tolerance and harmony, reducing vulnerability, building human capital, empowering women and girls, cultural, regional inclusion.

Industrial visits expose students to the practical challenges and also make the students from different backgrounds adapt to one another to create a tolerance and harmony in the organization.

During national festivals and other events of the college, eminent personalities are invited to emphasize the importance of tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities

NSS and NCC activities of our institution mitigate the socioeconomic diversities and progress them towards leading to a tolerant and harmonious living.

Cultural and Literary committee, through various clubs organizes plays, skits, competitions and invited lectures, educates the students and makes them aware of their social responsibilities and understand the implications of their actions. In cultural programs, traditions of various regions are respected.

Students are involved and encouraged to participate in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities to make them mingle with one another and share their opinions and disagreements in a harmonious manner.

The institute provides poor and merit scholarships as financial support and conducts aptitude and general knowledge classes for the interested students to help them for their competitive exams.

Central Library has a facility to issue books from Book Bank to students belonging to SC/ST communities supplied by the social welfare department for upliftment of the SC/ST students.

AICTE sanctioned grant-in-aid of Rs.13,83,000/- to Dr. Srinivasu Kota, under the scheme Skill and Personality Development Programme(SPDP) centre for SC/ST students for the year 2017-18 to empower the SC and ST students by providing special skill trainings apart from regular study.

Out of the total grant of Rs.13,83,000/- for SPDP, an amount of Rs.6,91,500/- is released as the 1st instalment and three programmes were conducted under this scheme. A two day workshop on 'Career Guidance for Govt. and Private Jobs' was conducted during 19th &20th July inviting experts from different domains. A guest lecture was conducted on 9th September, 2019 by an IAS officer and resource material is distributed to SC/ST students by APSCHE Chair Person.

AICTE sanctioned and released an amount of Rs.8,00,000/- for the year 2018-19 to Dr.Praveen Kumar Kancharla under Prerana - scheme for preparing SC/ST students for higher education.

India is a vast country with many languages, subcultures, religions and ethnic diversities governed and guided by the Constitution irrespective of caste, religion, race sex.

RVR&JC College of engineering sensitizes the students and the employees of the institution to the constitutional obligations about values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens which enables them to conduct as a responsible citizen.

The vision of the institute is "To develop integrated manpower with right attitude, possessing knowledge and skills, required to make an honourable living and contribute to the socioeconomic development and welfare of the society". These elements are inculcated in the value system of the college community.

The institute hoists the flag during national festivals and invites eminent persons to inspire students and staff by informing the qualities of freedom fighters and to emphasize the duties and responsibilities of citizens.

The students are inspired by conducting various programs on culture, traditions, values, duties and responsibilities by inviting people from SPIC MACAY, ISKCON, Isha foundation etc. and competitions are conducted among students for Rangoli and ancient technologies.

The personality development of the citizen in the aspects intellectual, mental, physical and spiritual is a rich heritage of our composite culture and is a panacea for all social ills. As an initiative of this, the institute conducts yoga, dance and music classes.

The college establishes policies that reflect core values. Code of conduct is prepared for students and staff and every one should obey the conduct rules.

The college curriculum is framed with mandatory courses like Professional ethics and human values, Constitution of India, Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge, three weeks Orientation Program as a small step to inculcate constitutional obligations among the students.

Two Day National Seminar is conducted on "Ethics and Human values in Engineering" for both students and staff to strengthen the roots of values, duties and responsibilities.

A faculty member gave an APICTEE webinar on "Issues in implementing Engineering program Outcomes" related to professional ethics on 24th October 2018. Students are inspired through lectures by internal faculty.

Guest lectures are arranged by eminent personalities to deliver lectures on ethics, values, duties and responsibilities and on saving environment.

The institute organized awareness program on "Traffic rules and regulations" by Pioneer Automobiles and traffic DSP is invited to give guidelines to students on road safety and to emphasize their responsibility of following rules.

Ethical Values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens are some of the topics that are enlisted in Elocution, Debates or in Communication lab activities.

NSS and NCC activities of our institution has the affinity for Philanthropic initiatives which include donation of time or resources to government, charities and organizations at local, national levels to help victims during natural disasters.

The institute conducted awareness programs and rallies on ban on plastics, cleanliness, Swachh Bharat etc. involving students.

On Orientation day and fresher's day, reputed persons from police department and legal cell authorities are invited to speak about the duties and responsibilities of citizens and consequences of ragging.

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

The institute aims to inculcate values and nationalism in the students by celebrating the national festivals and birth anniversaries of great Indian personalities in the college campus every year. The celebrations include flag-hoisting, Project Exhibitions, Poster Presentations, Walks, Essay Writing, and Elocution. Eminent personalities are invited to motivate staff and students by their inspirational speeches on those days.

Republic Day and Independence Day:

Every year the Institution celebrates Republic Day and Independence Day hoisting the national flag by Chief Guest of the Programme and presents medals and certificates to the NCC cadets for their best performance. Students and staff salutes the flag and then sang the National Anthem.

Gandhi Jayanthi :

Gandhi Jayanthi is celebrated in memory of the Father of the Nation, who devoted his whole life preaching Truth and following Ahimsa. The NSS unit organized mass pledge in accordance with the Prime Ministers' urge for 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan'.

Teachers Day :

The Institution celebrates Teacher's Day commemorating the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli RadhaKrishnan, a great teacher. On that day the Institution felicitates eminent personalities from the educational field.

Youth Day:

National Youth Day is celebrated on 12th January on the college campus with the aim of motivating the youth through the way of life and ideas of Swami Vivekananda to generate a positive attitude towards the people to provide them with every knowledge about how to behave in a proper way in the society.

Engineer's day :

The organization celebrates Engineer's Day on 15th September to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya by project exhibitions. Different project models are developed and exhibited by the students.

National Unity Day :

National Unity day is celebrated on 31st October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Valla Bhai Patel. All students and staff take part in the Run for Unity followed by the National Unity pledge.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birth Anniversary:

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birth Anniversary was celebrated on 23rd January. to pay Tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The college management arranged Inspirational speeches by eminent Speakers.

Martyrs Day :

Mahatma Gandhi Death Day is celebrated as a Martyrs day on 30th January. On this day all Students and Staff pay homage to the victims who fought for the freedom, welfare and progress of the India and sacrificed their lives.

Women's Day:

Lady Advisory Committee organizes Women's Day on 8th March for the girl students and lady staff members in the college and conducts various events and competitions.

National Voters Day:

National Voters Day is celebrated every year on 25th January to spread awareness about the necessity of voting and to encourage young generation towards the voting rights.

International Yoga Day:

International Yoga day is celebrated on 21st June every year in the campus. The sessions include orientation on Yoga, its mental and physical benefits and actual performance of some yoga asanas.

Peter Ferdinand Drucker Memorial Day:

Peter Ferdinand Drucker, American management consultant, educator, philosophical author, memorial day is celebrated by the department of MBA.