SC/ST Cell Objectives

SC/ST Cell was established in Anna University to take care of the welfare of the SC/ST students and staff members. It was initially funded by the UGC and later on it was taken over by the state Government. It is a facilitating centre for SC/ST Students and staff members to provide representations to the university and the Government.

This cell was established with the following objectives:

• To implement the reservation policy for SC/STs in the Universities and Colleges.
• To collect data regarding the implementation of the policies in respect of admissions, appointments to teaching and non-teaching positions in the universities, and in the affiliating colleges and analyze the data showing the trends and changes towards fulfilling the required quota.
• To take such follow up measures for achieving the objectives and targets laid down for the purpose by the Government of India and the UGC.
• To implement, monitor and evaluate continuously the reservation policy in Universities and colleges and plan measures for ensuring effective implementation of the policy and programme of the Government of India.