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 and ensures measures for a safe working environment through the following ways:

a. Safety and security:Night Vision CCTV camera is also installed in the common area of the hostel.
 

b. Counseling: Faculty members motivate the students to improve their overall personality by participating in various activities organized by the college like debate etc.

c. Common Room facility  is provided to female students can relax, study and have informal discussions in free time

d. Day Care Center-: College has a day care center (creche with microwave, induction, toys etc. facility for kids of staff members

Any other relevant information:

e. Sanitary Vending Machine: Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine is installed in every female washroom

f. Honour of Females on International Women’s Day allows to celebrate the achievements, to honour and recognize the hardworking and sincere women

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 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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. 
GUIDELINES - LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT
1.    All waste water lines from toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. must be connected to the septic tank.
2.    The College shall educate our staff and students about using other ways of waste disposal, such as recycling and reusing. 
GUIDELINES - 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.
Key insights are as follows:
Solid Waste Management:-The waste is generated by all sorts of routine activities carried out in the college that includes plastic, paper, glass, metal, food, etc. We have set up color coded bins for different kinds of waste and making efforts to make sure that the right bins are being used. We use clearly labeled bins for dry and wet waste.

 

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.

 

Details about the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment

Lucknow Public College of Professional Studies (LPCPS) offers a comprehensive environment for one and all with broad-mindedness towards cultural, socio-economic, linguistic, regional harmony and other diversities. The college has a code of conduct for students as well as a unique code of conduct for teachers and other staff members to follow irrespective of their cultural, regional, linguistic, social, sociological and other diversity. As a part of Institutional / Social Responsibility for charitable perspective to develop unity and peace, LPCPS organizes several activities like blood donation camp, donation at old age home, social awareness program in which students participate from different community, caste and creed and they serve to the people who belong to the different caste and community. In this regard Organ Donation Awareness Program, Donation drives in old age home, Arpan programs are organized to help needy people. The college celebrates various dedicatory days such as Women's Day, Yoga Day, Cancer Day, Youth Day, etc. LPCPS organizes different activities to boost self-esteem like ‘Sangam’ Alumni meet, ‘Udaan’ Freshers party, ‘Safar’ Farewell party, Bashant Panchami, Republic day, Independence day, Christmas day celebrations, etc. while sports activities foster the student’s confidence, teamwork, patience, etc. The college organizes seminars for gender equality, social issues, and technical skills development such as, seminars on ‘Ethical hacking’, ‘Web Tech with PHP’, ‘Workshop by TCS’, ‘SAMAAVESHAN’, ‘ Workshop on fake news’, ‘ Workshop on cyber security’, ‘ Session on waste management’, ‘ Digital Marketing’ etc. The College annual function named XeniuM is organized every year to attract students from various colleges to participate in various cultural activities. The aforementioned events aims to bring people together promote academic success and make lasting memories.

 

 

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

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 supports and promotes students to participate in the activities that enrich and empower students to inculcate values, rights, duties and responsibilities towards the Nation and encourage them to be a responsible citizen of the nation.

The college organizes the activities aformentioned below-

Cultural Celebrations like –

Vasant Panchami

Hanuman Janmotsav

Eid-Ul-Fitr

Buddha Purnima

Important Days like –

Kargil Vijay Divas

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Independence Day

National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas)

Republic Day

Martyr’s Day

Sessions on –

Anti Ragging

Human Rights

World Laughter Day

World Red Cross day

No Tobacco Day

World Ocean day

International Yoga day

Speech Competition on National Education day

Programs on Social issues like –

Rangoli Competititon on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

Rally for awareness on power of voting

Special Initiatives like –

Health awareness campaign

Arpan

Old Age Home visit

Lecture on modern education system

Session on Health, Lifestyle and Nutrition

The college celebrates commemorative days enthusiastically every year. All staff members and students gather in the college to celebrate these days. Every culture has number of festivals and celebration has become a vital activity. Celebration of cultural and constitutional festivals is integral part of college's co-curricular activities. Throughout session different days are celebrated by students with guidance of teachers which help them to know about different cultures and to cognitively imagine India as a nation.  The college celebrates various commemorative days such as12th January as National Youth Day, 26th January as Republic Day, 28th February  as National Science Day, 8th March as International Women’s Day, 14th April as Ambedkar Jayanti, 21st June as International Day of Yoga,15th August as Independence Day, 5th September as Teacher’s Day, 2nd October as Gandhi & Shastri Jayanti,31st October as Rashtriya Ekata Divas, 11th November as National Education Day, 19th November as Rani Laxmibai Jayanti,  26th November as National Constitution Day, 1st December as International AIDS Day and many more.

BEST PRACTICE – 1

1. Title of the Practice

Village Adoption

2. Objectives

• Fostering village development
• Educating college students regarding their social responsibility

3. Context

• College aligns with 'UBP', adopting a village for holistic growth.
• Student involvement requires strategic planning and collaboration.

4. Practice

Program nurtures student growth amidst rural challenges, emphasizing empathy, problem-solving, and sustained impact.

5. Success Evidence

• Beneficiary lists
• Appreciation letter
• College reports with photos

Attachment is in the additional file.

6. Problems and Resources

• Motivating faculty, students
• Resource balancing
• Securing financial support

 

 

BEST PRACTICE – 2

1. Title

Higher Education Awareness Program (HEAP)

2. Objectives

• Elevate awareness about higher education
• Increase lower Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in UP.

3. Context

• College decided to involve 20 schools at Academic Council meeting.
• Practice entails aligning session objectives, obtaining funds, and securing approval from schools.

4. Practice

Besides student development, the college advocates Higher Education to 10+2 students and guardians. Overcoming challenges of engaging guardians and financial resources was pivotal.

5. Success Evidence

• List of engaged 23 schools
• Copy of Principal Approval Form
• Copy of Feedback Forms
• Photos

Attachment is in the additional file.

6. Problems and Resources

• Approval from school
• Managing expenses
• Financial constraints of guardians
• College provides Freeship

 

7.3.2 - Plan of action for the next academic year

 

1. To organize more workshops, seminars and conferences for the inculcating research, innovation and development skills  in the students and staff
2. To provide add on courses for value based teaching and learning for the students
3. To sensitize and support students for participation in community and societal development programmes
4. To promote and develop collaboration (MoU) with institutional and corporate houses
5. To continue to provide congenial learning environment for holistic development of Students, Faculty and Supporting Staff
6. To continue to provide holistic value based education 
7. To impart and enrich entrepreneurial skills
8. To encourage and support the experiential learning through offering project and field study work.
9. To conduct various activities that will help students and staff to develop these skills
10. To support and promote welfare measures for the students and staff
11. To improve Teaching Learning & Evaluation process 

LPCPS is dedicated to nurturing individual talents, prioritizing student-centric education, and fostering holistic development. Emphasizing students' interests, the college champions a learner-centric approach, allowing students to shape their learning paths and methods.

LPCPS Task Force (LTF) and Clubs

Central to this ethos are LTF and diverse clubs, engaging students across technical, management, cultural, and recreational domains. These platforms encourage 360-degree appraisal of students' versatile personalities. Sports, Drama, Dance, Kalakriti, Music, Artificial Intelligence, Anchors, Communicators and other clubs operates under student leadership, promoting skill enhancement and holistic growth.

Rashtriya Job Festival - RJF

The RJF, a flagship annual event, serves as a bridge between academia and industry, facilitating career opportunities with over 50+ reputed companies. Notably, the college has consistently facilitated placements and career opportunities, with over 600+ selections each year, underscoring its commitment to student success.

International Exposure

Moreover, LPCPS prioritizes international exposure, as evidenced by XeniuM 5.0, a global cultural and sports fest hosting participants from Vietnam, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Namibia. This event showcased the college's dedication to global engagement, celebrating diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding among students. Such initiatives exemplify LPCPS's dedication to producing well-rounded, globally aware individuals, ready to excel in an interconnected world.