7.1.1 MEASURES INITIATED BY THE INSTITUTION FOR THE PROMOTION OF GENDER EQUITY DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

Lucknow Public College of Professional Studies organizes various programmes for equipping and empowering women. The college regularly conducts awareness programmes to sensitize female students of their rights through sessions and seminars on women safety and women empowerment.

College also appoints female students in LTF and various clubs from diverse culture, religion,race etc that helps them to develop and enhance their leadership qualities. College takes utmost care about the safety and security of women students, and ensures measures for a safe working environment through the following ways:

a. Safety and security:

The college has Proctorial Committee for continuous monitoring of the security in the campus. The complaints related to the violation of disciplines are reported to the proctorial committee and are resolved with the consent of the principal.
Night Vision CCTV camera is also installed in the common area of the hostel and in every possible corner of the campus for safety of the students esp. females.
The college has an Internal Complaints Committee to take necessary action on any sensitive issues related to students which helps to ensure their vibrant presence. Both formal and informal counseling is done by the Internal Complaint Committee of the college.The college has girls hostel for the accommodation of distant location students. Security in hostel is maintained by deployment of female staff.

b. Counseling: Faculty members motivate the students to improve their overall personality by participating in various activities organized by the college like debate, essay writing competition etc. The college has mentor mentee scheme (2020 onwards), in which the mentor follows the development of the mentee by providing personal counseling at the different stages.

c. Common Room facility (2016) is provided to females for rest and recreational activities. Female students can relax, study and have informal discussions in free time. It has furniture to sit and is kept neat and clean for comfortable ambience.

d. Day Care Center-: College has a day care center (creche with microwave, induction, toys etc. facility for kids of staff members 2021), to take care of the young children of the college employees so that staff esp. females can perform their duties without any worry.

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e. Sanitary Vending Machine (2018): Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine is installed in every female washroom of LPCPS which is a self-service vending machine used for dispensing Sanitary Napkins against acceptance of Coins. These machines take care of their privacy, cleanliness, health and sanitation.

f. Honour of Females on International Women’s Day allows to celebrate the achievements, to honour and recognize the hardworking and sincere women of the institution which motivates the other women to come forward.

g. The confidence building is done by organizing workshops, lectures, conferences seminars and webinars by eminent personalities to create legal awareness, health and hygiene among the students.

 

GUIDELINES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

 

1. The solid waste management will work at the root level. The Collection of dry and wet waste will be done. The Students will deposit in colored bins labeled as Dry (Green), Wet (Blue) and Hazardous waste (Red). Further segregation will be done by Supporting Staff.
2. Class rooms have separate bins to collect dry waste.
3. The waste that is generated by all sorts of routine activities carried out in the college that includes plastic, paper, glass, metal, food, etc. are segregated. Separating the waste will be the first crucial step in managing the college’s garbage.

 

GUIDELINES FOR LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT

 

1. All waste water lines from toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. must be connected to the septic tank.
2. The chemical wastes must be collected from laboratories and disposed properly.
3. The college will use waste plastic bottles, jars for making beautiful flower vases to create greenery in the campus.
4. The College Shall educate our staff and students about using other ways of waste disposal, such as recycling and reusing. We will also conduct workshops and seminars for the same on a regular basis.

 

 

GUIDELINES FOR E- WASTE MANAGEMENT

1. All the computer systems of LPCPS is further used by our sister concern branch.
2. Instead of Frequently buying new computers, the computers exceeding their lifetime will be upgraded to meet the current needs.
3. In a phased-out manner, batteries that don’t need refilling of distilled water will be used.

    

   Responses:-LPCPS practices best possible ways of managing the solid, liquid and E-waste byimplementing various activities to manage waste from its initial stages to the final disposal. Thisprocessiscompletelyeco-friendlyand economical.

   Key insights are as follows:

   Solid Waste Management:-The waste is generated by all sorts of routine activities carried outin the college that includes plastic, paper, glass, metal, food, etc. Separating the waste is thefirst crucial step in managing the college’s garbage. We have set up color coded bins fordifferent kinds of waste and making efforts to make sure that the right bins are being used. Weuse clearly labeled bins for dry and wet waste. Supporting staff collects, cleans, segregatesand compiles the waste in the dustbins provided on every floor. After that it is given to the authorized vendor for further processing.

   The total solid waste collected in the campus is 200802 gram/day approx. on an average, fromall the departments. Metal and wooden waste are stored and given to the scrap agent. Weadopt the policy of "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle".

   On September 23rd, 2019 SMS WatergraceMediwaste Management Pvt. Ltd.organized aworkshoponwastemanagementforthestudents.

   Liquid waste management:-All waste water lines from toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. areconnected to the septic tank. The chemical wastes are collected from laboratories and disposed properly.

   E-Waste Management:-The E-Waste like keyboards, mouses, memory chips,motherboard, cartridges, etc. generated by electronic equipment such as TV. Phones, Printers,Fax and Photocopy Machines are recycled properly. The computer system which does not meet our needs , we give it to our primary school branch .

 

Green Practices

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The objective of green practices.

 

• To maintain a green and clean campus.
• To create a healthy atmosphere.
• To maintain an environment-friendly ecosystem in and around the campus of the college.
• To create awareness among the people about go green practices.

 

Our environment is a precious gift on this planet and taking care of it is a prime duty of human beings. Our environment is facing a big danger. The saving environment is the need of the hour. Keeping this in mind LPCPS practices the best possible ways of making green and clean the campus by implementing various activities. 

 

Initiatives by College towards Sustainable Environment 

 

 

1. Restricted entry of automobiles and Use of Bicycles:- We allow Staff and students parking to the designated parking area. Entry beyond that point is strictly prohibited. And the use of bicycles by the students is promoted by LPCPS to curb pollution.

 

• Tree plantation:-  The purpose of the tree plantation is to save endangered environments and to beautify our life. Keeping this in mind LPCPS organizes every year tree plantation program on its foundation day. This activity brings out good in us and gives us a chance to show our love towards nature.

   

              Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Indian Government’s initiative like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has given hope for a cleaner India. LPCPS takes pride in that we are along with the government’s camping to make a clean and healthy atmosphere on the college campus.

 

B. Battery-powered Vehicles:   Battery -Powered Vehicles are the least polluting mode of transportation. Keeping this thing in mind we use a Battery-Powered Rickshaw in campus. The introduction of e- rickshaws has been welcomed as a small step towards achieving an eco-friendly campus.

 

Public Transport:- Our campus is situated in the posh and fast-developed zone of the city. This makes sure that the teachers, students, and other staff members are able to enjoy the huge green setting and a panoramic location in a peaceful and conducive environment. The college always encourages students and staff to avoid personal vehicles and use public transport or take college transport facilities as it may help save and create a healthy environment.

 

3. Pedestrian Friendly roads:-  Campus has sufficient space for parking vehicles of staff and students. Entry of vehicles inside the campus is restricted. Roads inside the campus are well maintained. Pedestrians can walk safely through the campus.

 

4. Plastic-Free Campus:-  We believe in a plastic-free environment. We stand to explore sustainable alternatives and decrease the use of plastic bags on the college campus. We encourage students to use reusable alternatives to plastic bags and properly recycle plastic bags that they may use. We conduct workshops and seminars to spread awareness for the same on a regular basis.

 

• Paperless Office:-  We always encourage office staff members and students to use less paper. We have taken several steps to make the office a paperless office.
• Teachers create WhatsApp groups and share the information and notice to students through WhatsApp.
• All departments of the college store the data and information through ERP system.

 

e.  Green landscaping with trees and plants:-  The entire college campus is divided and the separate ground is maintained with trees, rare and useful plants. We always promote keeping the college campus clean and green. We have been continuously conducting awareness workshops for faculties, students, and society for protecting and maintaining the environment.

 

 

7.1.9  Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

 

India is a country with diversity in culture, religion and tradition. We Indians belong to different geographical locations with vast differences in culture, society, language, caste and ethnic diversities governed and guided by the Constitution irrespective of caste, religion and gender. Lucknow Public College of Professional studies sensitizes its students and employees to the constitutional obligations about values, rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens which enables them to conduct as a responsible citizen. The college has always been working on overall development of the students be it academic or curricular activities. To enhance student’s  knowledge, skills and values, a proper supportive environment is setup.

Cultural Celebrations like –

• Vasant Panchami
• Ganesh Chaturthi
• Christmas
• Id-Ul-Fitr
• Lohri
• Supporting  staff  honouring ceremony (2^nd October)

  National Days like -

• Republic Day
• Independence Day
• Martyr’s Day
• National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas) are celebrated to establish a connect between the youth and the nation.

Sessions like –

• International yoga day
• Anti Smoking / tobacco day
• World Environment day
• Waste Management have been successfully organised to spread awareness among students regarding importance of staying healthy and fit and curbing unsocial activities.

Programs on Social issues like -

• Session on Gender Equality.
• One day conference on women empowerment and entrepreneurship development.
• Debate competition on Nationalism.
• Nukkad natak performed by LPCPS students on eradicating dowry are some of the initiatives to spread awareness.

Special Initiatives like –

Blood Donation Camp -As a part of corporate social responsibility, LPCPS has been organising a blood donation camp from past several years at its own campus with a massive participation of students and faculties.

Arpan -‘To make someone happy is the best feeling of achievement’ and with this motto every year the college organises ARPAN where clothes and food is donated to the poor and needy thereby sensitising the students towards humanity.

Old Age Home visit -To strengthen family bonds and develop respect for elders, every year the college organises visit to the old age home where students and staff meet the elderly persons and try to add some moments of happiness in their lives by gifting them smiles through products of their need.

Plantation drives – Every year saplings are planted by students and faculties as an initiative to save environment and promote healthy living.

The affiliating University i.e University of Lucknow frames its curriculum by including subjects namely Language and cultural studies, contemporary social issues, fundamentals of environmental sciences, Indian value system etc to provide an essence of Indian traditional knowledge to the students and their responsibility towards their environment.

During the Pandemic, the college had been able to rope in the students, through the page, with the motivational messages and videos prepared by its students depicting the message “Stay home stay safe”, “No Mask No Entry” and motivating people to get vaccinated.

7.1.11 Institution celebrates/organizes National/International commemorative days, event and festivals

The college organizes National/International commemorative days, events and festivals with enthusiasm which are as follows.

12th January-National Youth Day: The College celebrates National Youth Day on birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.  Swami Vivekananda gave an important contribution in giving a modern and inspiring interpretation of Hinduism and spirituality.

26th January-Republic Day: The College celebrates Republic Day. On this day, formal events including flag-hoisting and march-past are organized and which are followed by “constitution awareness program”.

28th February-National Science Day: The College celebrates National Science day to spread the awareness about importance and application of science among the students.

8th March-International Women’s Day: The College promotes women empowerment and organizes the event to facilitate women for their contribution in the society.

14th April-Ambedkar Jayanti: The college organizes institutional events viz poetry, discussion and debate on Ambedkar Jayanti.

21st June-International Day of Yoga: This day is being celebrated throughout the world annually since June 2015 with an objective to bring about awareness about the health benefits of yoga and its several practices.

15th August-Independence Day- It is a grand event marked with the flag hosting by the Chief Guest and well-practiced march-past by many teams of Security Personnel. Cultural activities related to independence movement are exhibited.

5th September- Teacher’s Day- On 5th September, we celebrate Dr. Radhakrishnan’s birthday as Teacher’s Day with great fervor. The students organize a programme for the teachers and the Guru-Shishya parampara is celebrated.

2nd October-Gandhi & Shastri Jayanti- Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti is praised on 2nd October to stamp the birth commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.

31st October-Rashtriya Ekata Divas - In 2014, the Government of India introduced Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day with an aim to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary this day is celebrated as National Unity Day.

11th November - National Education Day: National Education Day is an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 to 2 February 1958. 

19th November- Rani Laxmibai Jayanti: The Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai, was famously known as Rani of Jhansi. Rani Lakshmibai was one of the leading figures of the Rebellion of 1857 which began on May 10, 1857.

26th November–National Constitution Day: It is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted to the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950

1st December-International AIDS Day: World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It's an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness