a) Improving equitable access to quality education for SEDGs through bridge courses, earn-while-learn, and outreach programme;

b) Extending and ensuring basic facilities and amenities to SEDGs for inclusive, healthy, safe, and secure environments on campuses;

c) Setting up SEDGs Cell for sensitization of all stakeholders, policy implementation, monitoring, equalizing access to inclusive quality higher education, ensuring respectful dignity, promoting egalitarian and constitutional values, and grievance redressal in HEIs.

• Bridge courses are helpful, especially for newly admitted students in the transition to studying in higher education institutions.

• The bridge courses are intended to help the students of SEDGs category perform academically at par with other category students.

Objectives of Bridge Courses

• To facilitate the students to overcome challenges in their learning process.
• To assist students with different learning abilities and multiple challenges to perform at optimal level.
• To act as a buffer for the new students.
• To provide adequate time to the SEDGs students for smooth transition.
• To provide knowledge on core courses and prepare the students for the identified courses which will commence in the forthcoming sessions/semesters.
• To equip the students with the necessary knowledge and confidence to take on more challenges.

• The Earn-while-Learn (EwL) scheme is a means to help the SEDGs students earn and support their education and acquire skills and capabilities that would enhance their employability.

• Under this scheme, opportunities for part-time engagement are provided to needy students.

• The indicative list of such engagement opportunities may include working on research projects, assistantship, Library assignments, Computer services, Data entry, laboratory assistance, etc.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Enhances employability skills and career preparedness.
• Reduces parents’ economic burden through financial support.
• Enables students to earn extra money.
• Provides work experience and hands-on training while studying.
• Offers practical experience during learning.
• Provides education opportunities to socio-economically disadvantaged students.
• Expands networking opportunities.
• Helps students acquire competence and a professional attitude.

• An outreach program aims to help, uplift, and support those who are in need of certain services. It involves learning, social planning, health support, and other projects for their empowerment.