YEARLY STATUS REPORT - 2023-2024

The Institution emphasizes a well-developed and implemented curriculum. As an affiliated college, it abides by Panjab University guidelines about the semester-wise syllabus, curriculum and number of lectures per unit. The university academic calendar is shared at the beginning of the session. Simultaneously, the Institutional Academic Calendar is prepared every year and is uploaded along with semester-wise timetables, and teaching plans on the College website. Vertical academic flexibility is available within courses like English, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Information Technology and Commerce. The department heads draft and delegate tasks such as distribution of workload, allotment of subjects/ papers and planning the departmental activities. The classes are divided into sections, especially practical ones, to enable effective teaching. The well-equipped laboratories cater to experiments and practical requirements. ICT tools, seminars, workshops, group discussions, e-modules, video clips, PPTs, assignments, and class tests further enhance the teaching process. Mid-semester tests (MSTs) and Semester examinations are conducted to assess the student’s performance. Attendance records, lecture shortages and mid-semester examination marks are communicated to the students. Further, the internal assessment for semester exams is shared with the students for greater transparency in the evaluation process.

The institution, is committed to offering all-inclusive experience of learning. It follows the academic calendar of Panjab University which is all-encompassing plan of educational activities from the commencement of the semester, to semester-end examination and vacation. Each year the academic session begins with an Orientation Programme for newly admitted students to acquaint them with the University academic calendar, timetable, examination schedule, and assessment procedures. Class tests, seminars, tutorials and practical examinations are conducted to monitor students’ progress. Two mid-term tests for UG & PG classes are held and date sheet for the same is uploaded on the college website. While 50% of the assessment is based on midterm internal examinations, the remaining 50% is based on attendance. The Examination Branch ensures the smooth conduct of all examinations. All examination-related notices are displayed on college notice boards/websites. The faculty submits question papers, evaluates answer sheets and subsequently individual feedback is provided to students. The award list is prepared and uploaded on e-Campus Solution Software by the subject teachers. The same is accessible via e-campus Solutions Software www.dhe.chd.gov.in. These can be viewed by the students/parents through the students’ registered login IDs. To foster academic excellence, prizes are also awarded to the toppers.

The institution adopts an all-inclusive approach that integrates Gender, Human values, Professional Ethics, and Environment. Within their curriculum, departments like History, Sociology, Public Administration, English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Sanskrit educate the students on topics such as Human values and Gender equity. As part of human values, the precepts of Gurus is also discussed and taught in insightful manner. Codes of professional ethics are discussed at length to improve students understanding and adoption. Gender studies involving concepts such as empowerment, equality and inclusivity etc. are fostered via curriculum. Enabling activities are organized regularly by the Gender Equity Society and the Women Cell which transforms our girls into aware, well-versed and enabled individuals. Environment education is a mandatory course at the undergraduate level which provides basic understanding of sustainable and environmental development. Topics on road safety education, violence against women and children, drug abuse, are also part of this mandatory course. Departments like Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Environment education encourage students to apply green friendly approach to everyday life. Vermiculture is an essential part of the syllabus of Botany and Bio-technology. The institution undertakes several extra-curricular activities, guest lectures, debates, dramas, awareness rallies to reinforce these concepts.

Equity and inclusivity being the flagships of PGGCG-42, admission is offered not only to meritorious urban class but also to the students hailing from the peripheral rural and backward areas, especially to the less privileged strata. The student centric approach ensures that the students are offered a plethora of options as per their capability, aptitude, interest and free will. The teachers of our institution appreciate/assess the distinctive abilities of various students and endeavor to facilitate learning by designing the teacher pedagogy inclined to make enriching learning experience for various students. As students vary in their ability to absorb and respond, we try to facilitate learning so that individual student comprehends at their own personal level. This is further ensured by their active involvement in various class activities like quizzes, assignments, class tests, group discussions, debates etc. The teachers encourage students to visit the library on a regular basis. The college boasts a state-of-the- art library equipped with modern amenities to cater to the academic needs of both its advanced and slow learners. Moreover, initiatives like the "Leave a Book - Take a Book" corner and paper donation drive promote community engagement and sustainability. The Wisdom Tree Library Club encourages a culture of learning through various activities and events.

‘Learning by doing’ concept is promoted by providing opportunities to students for conducting field work for projects, practical training in IT applications, video-making in labs and college events, making business plans, and hands-on training in concerned subjects.The college aims to raise students’ awareness and sense of responsibility by using participative learning.Students are accompanied to educational tours and field visits to science museums, sewage plants, water treatment plants, biodiversity parks, zoological parks, butterfly parks, ecological lakes for science students and banks, stock exchange and industries for students of commerce and IT. To enhance the overall learning experience, activities like poster making, slogan writing, collage making, essay writing, declamation, debate etc. are conducted from time to time. Inter-college entrepreneurial Fest “Comenzar”, IT Fest “Osmium”, Science Fest “Gentech” and Environment Fest are organized annually where students are involved in the complete process.

A student-centric approach is practised in all the teaching methodologies by the teachers. The learning processes are so designed that students have a hands-on experience and are better able to connect theories and knowledge, and are adept to reflect upon and relate to what is learned inside their classrooms while facing real-world situations.

To bridge traditional approaches and the modern digitalized methods of education, following ICT tools and resources are used:

1.Various meeting platforms and Workspace productivity tools like Google Classroom for Online Assignments, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex Meetings etc. are used to connect with students in and out of classrooms, and for conducting online classes.

2.Providing e-Content like study material, power point presentations, audio/ video/ audio-visual recordings, Canva for infographics to revolutionize the learning journey for teachers as well as students.

3.ICT tools and resources available:

• Smart Classrooms
• Interactive Panels
• Laptops/ Desktops
• Projector
• CDs and DVDs
• G-Suite
• Plagiarism checking Software

4.E-resources and techniques used:

• College Website,https://www.gcg42.ac.in/
• Facebook Page,https://www.facebook.com/pggcg42
• College Alumni Association Website,http://www.gcg42alumni.in/
• College YouTube Channel,

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqm7y2gQq_EQC9DS_2_U2CQ

• 10YouTube Channels of the faculty members
• 02YouTube Channels of the College Library to facilitate organization of online lectures/ webinars/ workshops etc.
• MOOCs -02
• INFLIBNET
• DELNET
• NDLI
• Library Blog
• JAWS and Daisy Reader- Braille Softwares for visually-impaired students.
• Web- OPAC to access the library catalog.
• Quillbot- IA Powered Paraphrasing Tool
• Online Lectures/ webinars/ workshops
• Online Quizzes

Online fests like Entrepreneurship fest “Comenzar”, IT Fest “Osmium”.

The institution follows a transparent mechanism for evaluating the internal assessment of the students .The rules and regulations for the evaluation process are laid down by the Panjab University, Chandigarh and are communicated to the students time to time by their teachers. The examination committee headed by Registrar follows a robust and well-structured method to conduct the examinations and record the assessment. All the records of internal examinations, question papers, evaluated answer sheets, display of results are properly maintained by the examination branch and available online to the students on e-campus portal.

The internal assessment is based on the students’ performance in mid-semester examination as well as the class performance. The mid semester examinations are compulsory for all the students, if any of the students fail to appear in examination due to some medical reasons or some other unavoidable circumstances then a proper procedure will be followed by the students such as to submit the application with medical certificate and other required documents to the registrar so the examination can re- conduct the mid semester examination for those students.

The institution has highly efficient and transparent system of grievance redressal of internal examination. To begin with, the student can approach the teachers, College Registrar and the Principal to redress the examination related grievance. There is also a student representative in each department/ class who can represent the grievances of the students to the concerned teacher .After the conduct of internal exams, the answer sheets are evaluated by the concerned subject teacher within the stipulated period of time. The same are then distributed amongst the students and marks of mid-semester examinations are also uploaded in the online Student management software e-Campus, www.dhe.chd.gov.in, and the students and their parents are free to log in, check the results and point out discrepancy if any either to their subject teacher or to the examination branch. The “Grievances” tab on the college website (www.gcg42.ac.in) also allows the students to submit their grievances online and they are forwarded to concerned faculty for immediate redress. The queries related to results of final semester examination, are handled by the examination branch and administrative office. Students who are not satisfied with their marks are allowed to apply for revaluation.

• The college offers a variety of courses in Commerce, Humanities, Science, Computer Applications, and physical education streams for the students. • Master's Degree Programmes in 05 subjects, PG Diploma Programmes in 01 subjects Bachelor’s Degree Programmes in 23 elective subjects with 182 subject combinations and B.Sc., in 10 elective subjects with 10 subject combinations; Honours Programmes in 15 subjects. • Syllabus of each programme is available on the website of the affiliating university. Learning and course outcomes of each programme are developed by the concerned departments and displayed on the college website and departmental notice board. Course outcomes are discussed by the concerned teachers and mentors in class and tutorial, respectively. • During admission, the Help Desk facility will provide information about the various programmes learning and course outcomes. Further, Orientation programmes organized at the departmental level emphasize the prospects of courses available to them. • The College Career Guidance and Placement Cell, enlighten the students about the course outcomes by organizing various activities. Besides, through regular industry-academia interfaces, the students are made aware of the course or programme's intended result, which is employability. In addition, the programme and course outcomes also address the inherent issues of quality, quantity, sustainability, infrastructure, and growth.

• The success of programme outcomes is assessed through comprehensive and time-bound assessments of students' performance. • To assess the knowledge and practical work efficiency of students are assessed by various tools and the same is communicated to them in a formal discussion in the classroom or departmental notice board. • The learning outcomes are measured based on the completion of the syllabus, internal assessment, final examinations, results, and placements. • The key indicators of measuring attainment of programme and course outcomes are mid-semester examinations, internal assessments, final semester examinations, class activities, practical/viva-voce examinations, and Internships/ Research work/ Projects/ On-Job Training. • Further, the college collects feedback reports which help in analyzing the attainment of PO and CSO. • Moreover, the Ambassadors Alumni Association also gathers information and maintains a database of alumni students. • The ACRs filled by each faculty mentioning class results and the college achievers mentioned in the college prospectus is also the reflection of the attainment of learning outcome of students. Finally, the overall outcome of the programme is evaluated from the successful progression of students in terms of their admission to higher education or their placements.

An MOU has been signed with Auburn University at Montgomery. Another MoU’s have been signed with open eye foundation and Sanjh Jagori Chandigarh. This year, the MOU’s have been signed with Nivedita Charitable Trust, Mohali and FUEL. College has MoU’s with Xeam Ventures and Eco Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Research Centre in Zoology is approved by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Field/Industrial visits are planned. Important days are celebrated every year. Students of functional English design and publish ‘Scoop’. College has 10 societies, NCC, NSS units and 39 well-equipped laboratories. College has 150 Mbps leased line. New Hostel Building has capacity of 364 rooms. College library provides access to e-Books & Journals through DELNET, NDLI & INFLIBNET and has subscription to VIDWAN. Faculty members have completed 13 major, 25 minor and 3 consultancy projects. Faculty has 421 Research Publications and 143 books/edited books/chapters/papers/published in International and National Conference Proceedings.

The college has 8 NSS units, 1 NCC Army wing and many societies and clubs that actively carry out extension and outreach activities in the neighbourhood and community to create awareness and sensitize the residents of the neighbourhood about social issues. The NSS wing has also adopted a village (Kajheri) and our NSS volunteers carry out various extension and social activities in this village. NSS wing also conducts various community based activities like cleanliness drives, tree plantations, pulse polio drives, blood donation camps, vaccination and testing camps, celebration of important days and camps for helping people with special needs etc. The NCC wing of the college conducts various sessions/seminars/rallies to address issues like mental health and well being, creating digital awareness, trekking camps etc. The college women cell works toward empowering women and sensitizing them about their rights and entitlements. Several activities like seminars, lectures, workshops etc. are organized regularly. One Billion Rising (OBR), a global movement to end violence against women is an event which is organized every year. Students enthusiastically celebrate weeks and days of National and International significance. Thus, the college is committed to carry out extension activities throughout the year to sensitize the students and society.

Cognizant of the need to upscale infrastructure and physical facilities for the holistic development of the students, the college adheres to all regulations set by the statutory boards such as Panjab University and Chandigarh Administration. The college infrastructure is well-planned and user- friendly, and conducive to teaching-learning. The details are as under:

• Wi-Fi enabled campus, 52 classrooms, (22 being smart classrooms), 39 laboratories, one research lab in Life Sciences, 29 printers/ scanners.
• Automated with LIBSYS software, Library uses RFID technology has access to INFLIBNET N-LIST, Web-OPAC and JAWS: Braille Software for visually challenged students, photocopier and computers for students. It has seating of 250 students, 43,256 subject, reference books, subscription to 51 magazines, 21 journals, 15 newspapers
• Old hostel for 265 students and new hostel for 364 students.
• An upgraded 100 mbps leased line.
• 77 CCTV cameras for 24*7 surveillance.
• A Daycare Center for wards of staff and students.
• On-Campus ATM facility.
• A photocopy and book shop to provide services at subsidized rates.

To ensure holistic development of the students, PGGCG-42, Chandigarh provides adequate facilities for cultural activities and sports. Facilities for Cultural Activities • Inaugurated in 2015, the State-of-the-Art auditorium 'SABRAS', measuring 10222 sq. feet, with seating of 550 is well-fitted for academic and cultural activities. Additionally, an Open Stage, multimedia room, conference room, seminar room and mini conference room are also available for extracurricular activities. • The departments of Music Vocal, Music Instrumental and Dance are well equipped with classical and folk instruments to provide an apt artistic environment to our young / budding artists. Facilities for Sports • The college offers facilities for various games and sports activities such as Athletics, Basket Ball, Cricket, Football, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, kayaking, Net-Ball, Rowing, Soft Ball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wushu, Weight Lifting, Powerlifting, Yachting and Yoga. • The Gymnasium, measuring 7268 sq. feet, is well-fitted for indoor games. • A well-kept playground (1300 sq. mtr.) for outdoor sports. • To further upgrade sports facilities, a cycle track (1300 sqmtr), Synthetic Lawn Tennis Court (114 x 65 feet), two Synthetic Badminton Courts (78 x 44 feet each) and Golf putting range (20 x 10 x 10 mtr), the Cricket pitch and a Cricket net (22 yards), two well- equipped Basketball Courts (92x52 feet) with fencing and floodlights and a synthetic Volleyball Court (78x45 feet).

The Library of PGCGC-42 Chandigarh is fully automated and RFID-enabled. All the operations of the library are automated through LSease software by LIBSYS Ltd since 2007. Recently the library has shifted to a cloud based version of the software. Since then, the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) has replaced the traditional card catalog system. In 2015, Web OPAC was also integrated into library OPAC to access the library resources remotely.

In 2019, the library purchased the KSMART RFID solution. Under this, every library resource that has been given identification is now connected to the library server through radio frequency. RFID has been purchased to bring efficiency in the functioning of the staff stations. A hand-held device eases the process of stock verification and stock rectification. The AMC of RFID is renewed every year for the maintenance of software and hardware.

The library has a kiosk and LED to display the wall magazine and resources of the library. It has created its own blog to showcase the library resources and important links to higher education. DELNET and INFLIBNET are available for the benefit of research scholars and students. The library also has access to Drillbit Anti Plagiarism Software.

The library has a Braille Corner for visually challenged students with Daisy Reader and JAWS software. The college has registered to IRINS and all its faculty members have been registered to Vidwan - Expert Database and National Researcher Network.

The college has the four-storey Wi-Fi IT Block, fully Wi-Fi Campus, State-of-Art Smart Class Rooms, labs (fully equipped with latest technology, Nebero Internet Software Management Solutions),Conference Rooms, Communication Skills Development Lab, Multipurpose Hall, Placement Cell, Teaching rooms and provision of special facilities for the differently abled students. High Speed 100 Mbps internet facility has been made available for the students and the faculty members in all the departments, Library, labs, UGC, Resource Centre and Hostel. This round the clock access supports the information needs of the users. The college website also features E-learning portal in the form of Powerpoint Presentation.

The college has subscribed to Google Workplace for Education for online teaching-learning which has been used for online classes and other academic related activities like tests, assignment, notes sharing etc.

To bridge the gap between traditional approaches towards learning and the newer modes of digital education and to increase learner motivation and engagement; following ICT tools and resources are being used for a transformational teaching-learning process and for making the whole process more technologically equipped.

ICT tools and resources available to the college are Smart Classrooms, State-of-the-Art Auditorium, ‘Sabras’, fully equipped Multi-Media Room, Seminar Room and Conference Rooms, Interactive Panels, Laptops/Desktops/All-in-One Computers, Projectors, Digital Podiums, Digital Cameras, Photocopiers, Scanners, Plagiarism checking Software, G-Suite, RIFD Enabled Library

Maintenance of infrastructure is at two levels:

• College Level: expenditure below Rs. 2 Lakhs

• DHE level: expenditure beyond Rs. 2 Lakhs

The college follows a proper procedure, as per the government rules, for maintenance. The purchase of spare parts/ product/ repair etc. is made from GeM.

Laboratory: All equipment is properly maintained by lab staff. Annual stock verification is performed by teaching staff.

Library: The library is regularly upgraded with advanced technologies. Annual stock verification of the books is done.

Sports: The Department of Physical Education maintains sports equipment, and Gymnasium apparatus. In case repair is required, permission is taken and the concerned departments. Computing

Facility: Technical Assistance is available for maintenance of computing facilities. Nebero Software Update and Upgrade Pack is renewed annually. AMC of the college websitewww.gcg42.ac.inis done. Computing equipment not in use, are disposed off.

Classrooms: A committee for classroom infrastructure maintenance and upkeep is established to ensure proper classroom functioning. The college administration monitors the hygiene and sanitation of the toilets on a regular basis and keeps a proper check to provide clean drinking water.

Hostel Maintenance: The hostel building is maintained on a regular basis.

Feedback/ suggestion box: A feedback box is very helpful in introducing new ideas for improvement and maintenance of the college infrastructure.

The institution facilitates students’ representation and their engagement in various administrative, co-curricular and extracurricular activities by establishing several committees/council/clubs/societies/ NSS, NCC (Army Wing) etc. so that students could develop competencies like leadership, responsible decision making, problem-solving etc. A Student Council of four members with designations: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary is constituted every year after holding students’ elections. The President of the Student Council is part of the Advisory Council, IQAC, Anti-ragging & Grievance redressal Committee, Anti-sexual harassment committee and Career guidance and Placement Cell of the college.

Additionally, Joint Secretary of the Student Council is a part of Women Cell & Gender Equity society and Students suggestion box. Women Cell & Gender Equity society serve as a platform where students participate in deliberations on various social/gender issues, grievance redressal, counselling, sharing information about legal remedies available and conducting Youth Adalat (as members of jury). A Head Girl is elected in hostel to oversee the functioning of the hostel and make their stay comfortable. The college magazine ‘Shikhar’ and newsletter ‘Scoop’ provide the students with a platform to exhibit their literary and creative talent and capabilities. Thus, students and faculty are actively involved in the functioning of college for the benefit of various stakeholders.

The College Alumni Association is registered as “The Ambassadors Alumni Association”under the Registration of Societies Act 1957. (registered on 20th October, 2015 with Reg.No. 4537). However, it had been functional for more than a decade before it was registeredofficially.

The Alumni Association has contributed significantly which includes:

 Annual Registration Drive: An Annual Registration Drive is organized every year on Convocation. During the event, the students are encouraged to become members of the Alumni Association. 1. Alumni Feedback: The students also fill a feedback form where they can describe their perceptions about the academic standards, infrastructure, curricular activities . 2. Annual Alumni Meet: The other important event held during the year is Annual Alumni Meet. 3. Alumni Website: The Alumni Association has a dedicated website http://www.gcg42alumni.in/ 4. A “Canada Chapter” has been initiated by the endeavours of our Alumna Ms. Sanya Kalia and our former faculty member, Dr. Veerpal Kaur, both settled in Canada. 5. Alumni Interaction: Since the inception of the Association, the Alumni meetings have been held regularly at departmental level as well

Vision: The college envisions empowering young women through education, equipping them tobecome agents of progress who can transform lives and contribute meaningfully to society. Mission: The institution is dedicated to imparting holistic education to young women from diversebackgrounds, nurturing them into intellectually mature, morally upright, socially responsible,and spiritually inspired leaders committed to serving society. The college motto, “HigherStill,” encapsulates our steadfast pursuit of excellence, serving as the guiding principle for all our endeavors. Governance: The realization of the institution’s vision and mission is achieved through a democratic andparticipatory governance model that ensures inclusive engagement at every level. Theadministrative framework is led by the Principal, supported by the Dean, Vice-Principal, andthe Advisory Committee. The success of the college’s mission is driven by the value-basedethics and dedication of its faculty, staff, and students. The administrative staff plays a pivotal role in providing organizational support to both faculty and students, fostering acohesive and efficient working environment.The college places significant emphasis on ethical values and professional conduct as centralpillars of education. To enhance operational efficiency, various e-governance tools areemployed in areas such as administration, finance, student admissions and support, andexaminations. Detailed information about these tools is available in the additional resources.

The examination process at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh, involves comprehensive faculty participation to maintain a smooth and transparent evaluation system. Both mid-semester and university exams are meticulously planned and conducted following academic guidelines. Mid-semester exams evaluate students' progress during the academic session, preparing them for university exams. Faculty members contribute by preparing question papers, invigilating exams, and evaluating answer sheets, providing students with critical feedback for improvement. University exams, under Panjab University, Chandigarh, involve faculty as superintendents, invigilators, and evaluators, ensuring fairness and discipline. Centre superintendents are relieved from the college, to perform their roles effectively. Strict measures prevent malpractice, maintaining a secure environment. This coordinated faculty effort ensures a seamless, student-centric process, fostering responsibility and commitment, and contributing to students' academic and holistic success.

The college demonstrates a commitment to effective implementation and strategic planning across various areas, contributing to a robust academic environment and sustainable development. Here's a detailed breakdown of its approach:

1) Pedagogical Method:

• Student-Centric Pedagogy
• Curricular Planning:
• , https://www.gcg42.ac.in/time-table

• Teaching Plans & Weekly Planner: https://www.gcg42.ac.in/teaching-plan
• (https://www.gcg42.ac.in/e-learning-portal

2) Coherent Governance:

• Collaborative Decision-Making: (IQAC) and an advisory body
• Annual Tasks for Faculty:
• Faculty Evaluation: through Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) and self-assessment forms, https://www.gcg42.ac.in/governance
• Regular Stock Verification

3) Involved Management:

• Decentralized Management:

4) Techniques for Employee Empowerment:

• Timely Financial Management: Salaries and other essential payments are made on time,
• Facility Services: The college has a canteen, photocopying, printing, tuck shop, mess, and ATM services
• Digital Tools and Resources: Access to G-Suite, DELNET, INFLIBNET, internet facilities
• Employee Benefits:, including Ex-India leave, Paternity leave, and Maternity leave,

5) Infrastructure Upkeep and Improvement:

• Procurement via Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
• Hostel Facilities: The college maintains a 265-student old hostel and a newly built hostel that accommodates 364 students. (https://www.gcg42.ac.in/college-hostel)

6) Holistic Growth:

• Expanding Course Offerings
• Mentoring Program
• In summary, the college's strategic planning and committed implementation techniques ensure a comprehensive approach to education, governance, infrastructure, &employee welfare, contributing to overall success of its academic and administrative operations.

The organizational structure of the college comprises the Principal, Dean, Vice-Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students. Teaching positions are filled in accordance with 1990 Rules, which are authorized by Ministry of HRD (now Ministry of Education, Government of India). Non-teaching roles follow the guidelines of Punjab Civil Services Rules. For deputationists, the norms of their parent state apply, while employees from Chandigarh Administration adhere to Punjab Government rules (now governed by central government rules since April 1, 2022).

1. Under the leadership of Vice-Principal and Dean, various college committees are formed to coordinate, organize, and execute academic, administrative, and extracurricular activities.
2. The Bursar looks after all financial matters, including collection of fees and handling funds.
3. The Registrar Examination takes care of MSTs and university exams.
4. The College's (IQAC) works towards maintaining and enhancing institution's quality standards. (https://www.gcg42.ac.in/iqac)
5. Regular meetings of the Students' Council are held to address student-related issues(https://www.gcg42.ac.in/student-council)
6. The library staff includes 2 librarians, 5 library attendant and 3 library restorer. (https://www.gcg42.ac.in/library)
7. The institution organizes a variety of extension activities through its 8 NSS units, 1 Army Wing NCC unit, 12 clubs and societies, and departmental activities to ensure all-rounded development. https://www.gcg42.ac.in/nss-pdf-documents, https://www.gcg42.ac.in/nccnss

Our institution has considered all their teaching and non-teaching members as an asset to this organisation and strive hard in providing all kind of much needed facilities, so as to administer healthy, affordable and stress-free atmosphere. For example: • Crèche facility: It facilitates the faculty to keep their children safe, timely-fed and taken care of, while they are at work. • Canteen facility: Fresh and subsidised food facility is available to cater the employees. • Hostel Mess facility: Also provides subsidised meal. • Tuck-Shop: For Books, Stationery & Gift items, Cosmetics and other daily requirements. • Printing, Photocopy & Mobile Recharge: Campus provides printing or photocopy facility. • E-bike: For college day-to-day misc. activities in dispatching administrative work-related documents. • Beauty Parlour: This facility is also available for college hostel residents. • ATM Facility: for College Staff and Students. These provisions are established for the welfare of employees and fully availed by all our College Staff and Students. Further to make working conditions favourable other benefits are also provided like Maternity leave, Paternity leave, Ex-India leave, Childcare leave, Half-Pay leave, Earned leave, Medical leave, Study leave, Casual leave, Leave Travel Concession and GPF withdrawal scheme. Many employees have availed them and benefitted from all these facilities provided.

(a) For all Regular Teaching Staff: An online portal of eHRMS-Manav Sampada of GoI for assessing their Academic Annual Performance Appraisal. The filed returns of the concerned teaching staff have been further evaluated by College Supdt., Principal of the College and by the DHE Nominee of Education Department, Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh.

(b) For Contractual Teaching Staff: The APAR of all the Contractual Teaching Staff has been taken on a Prescribed Proforma, which seeks the information related to Brief description of their Duties Performed in that Year, Classes and Student’s Performance Results in the Annual Exams, Tutorial and Proctorial duties, E-Learning & Smart Tech., Audio-visual means adopted during the teaching process in their Theory or Practical class, Educational Field-trips organised, Special-Talks, etc. They have to provide details of different Workshops, Seminars, Conferences or FDPs at National or International levels, and highlight their contributions in various co-curricular activities and other type of achievements acclaimed.

(c) For Non-Teaching Staff : The regular Non-teaching Staff of the College is also being assessed for their work performance and contribution at par with other Teaching Staff of the college, where they have to submit a Self-Appraisal Form. They have been evaluated on the basis of Six-Criterion including their Personal details; Assigned Duties Performance Report; Evaluation Report by Supdt.; & Comments of the Reviewing Officer. It is mandatory to submit this annually by all employees for assessing their performance upto a satisfactory level.

College various funds are subjected to internal and external audit. The auditing for the government funds/ grants will be conducted after every 3-year. Accounts Officer along with two Auditors of AG-UT, Chandigarh, visited this institution for the validation of all the transactions happened during that period. In case of any reported objections, the concerned department will be responsible for furnishing relevant documentary evidences in reply. For other funds, audit is conducted in every 10-year. It is mandatory to take Quotations through GeM-Portal (for all purchases exceeding Rs. 25,000/-). • PLA funds are monitored by College Bursar and Accounts Clerk. It is also subject to audit by local Audit Office. • Purchases under PLA or Budget were done using GeM and PFMS. • Funds received by NSS Wing for FY 2023-24 have conducted by Chartered Accountant. • NCC (Army Wing) audit report by nominated C.O. of NCC (HQ). • College Societies receive grants for various activities were audited by the Society Convener’s and the Principal before being submitted to the requisite department of Chandigarh Administration. • Funds utilized under RUSA grant are monitored by MIS-Portal of SPD-RUSA, Chandigarh Administration. • Funds utilized under UGC-grant must procure a utilization certificate from the C.A. and submitted to the UGC.

This College being a Govt. institution is not allowed to garner funds from any other private sources except getting various grants from the Central Govt. through Chandigarh Administration as well as those collected in the form of Fees from the Students during Semester Admissions as per the Panjab University Rules. These funds falls under the basic PLA Fund of the College and includes approx. 66 funds under different Heads such as Amalgamated fund, College development fund (CDF), Alumni fund, Personality development fund (PDF), Book replacement fund (BRF), Student Aid fund (SAF), Red-Cross fund, Environment fund, various Departmental funds, Add-on Courses funds, Vocational Courses fund, Hostel fund, Health fund, College Sports fund, Student placement fund, NCC fund, Dilapidation fund, etc.

These funds collected under different Heads/ Accounts, is further mobilised for its optimum utilisation in the welfare of College Students (in the form of annual educational and excursion trips, various cultural and co-curricular activities) and for college staff (Teaching and Non-teaching) along with the overall development of the College.

The IQAC strives to spread quality culture through quality enhancement initiatives and best practices. YOUTH ADALAT– a forum of the Students, for the Students and by the Students Youth Adalat, is platform for young girls to openly discuss and deliberate on shared experiences of their struggles, trials and tribulations. It empowers them to find solutions by discerning strategies within their socio- economic and socio-cultural locale. The jury comprises of three students who listen to the deliberations and wrap up the discussion and highlight strategies to deal with the issue at hand at the end of the session. This is a healthy practice that may be emulated in the form of Youth forum / Open house in other institutions. The participation in such forums empowers the students in a manner which textbooks and exams may not be able to.

2. ECOLOGICAL LITERACY PROGRAMS: The institution took initiative to inculcate social awareness, values, and environmentally responsible behavior amongst stakeholders and to nurture students as citizens with moral, ethical, and social values to provide service to the society. Many extension activities have been undertaken like Wetland Day Celebration, Walkathon to Water Harvesting Structures on World Water Day, Poster Making and Slogan Writing Competition on “Save Water Save Earth”, Pot Painting Competition on Wetlands Conservation, Van Mahotsav Day Celebration, Akshay Urja Diwas, World Ozone Day, Wildlife Week Celebration, World Environment Day, Earth Day Celebration etc to make students environmentally aware.

The college's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) plays a critical role in enhancing the teaching and learning process through continuous reviews and strategic planning. Here's an overview of the various measures implemented:

1) Utilizing ICT Effectively:

The college integrates cutting-edge ICT tools into the educational process to enrich learning and make it more interactive:

• Google Classroom & Online Assignments:
• (https://www.gcg42.ac.in/e-learning-portal
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogical Approaches: IQAC encourages the use of diverse instructional tools like PowerPoint presentations, projects, workshops, videos, and other innovative methods.

https://www.gcg42.ac.in/it-facilities

• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Google Suite Subscription: (gcg42.ac.in)
• High-Speed Internet and Smart Classrooms: 150 Mbps Wi-Fi and 22 smart classrooms
• Library Facilities: The library is well-equipped with an RFID system, JAWS and DAISY software for visually impaired students, Drillbit-Online plagiarism detection software, and an online blog to support academic research and learning. https://librarypggcg42.blogspot.com/?=0,https://www.gcg42.ac.in/library

2) Faculty: Enhancing Knowledge and Proficiency:

The college places significant emphasis on professional development and research capabilities of faculty members:

• Skill Advancement and Research Projects: https://www.gcg42.ac.in/research-projects
• Academic Development Programs: Faculty participation in orientation courses, refresher courses, (FDPs), conferences, and workshops
• Publications:.https://gcg42.irins.org/
• https://www.gcg42.ac.in/faculty-publications-participations
• Mentoring Doctoral Students- https://www.gcg42.ac.in/research-scholars
• Representation in Academic Bodies
• University Evaluation & Question Setting
• Researcher Networks & Expert Database https://gcg42.irins.org/

For the safety and security of the female students a PCR Van and lady police personnel are present in mobile positions outside the college during opening and closing hours. Women Cell and a Sexual harassment Cell in college is established to deal with, help, guide and assist girl students in case of harassment on and off campus. Also women empowerment practices/ Taekwondo/ self defence workshops are organized. Chowkidars are present round the clock on campus and in hostels 24×7. There is also an extensive surveillance network with a 24×7 monitored control room of the 78 CCTV cameras in the campus. Strict implementation of Anti-Ragging and Anti-Smoking rules on the campus. Faculty Placement Cells and Alumni Assistance Cell for Career Counseling have been set up. In the common room students relax, have their tiffin and engage in productive talk. Under the aegis of RUSA, a “Day-Care Centre” was established in our college on 23rd September, 2017. It accommodates children of teaching, non-teaching staff as well as married girl students. Also various Seminars and Workshops are organized to create awareness amongst the girls regarding their rights. There is a full time presence of lady hostel Warden and a Nurse in the girls hostel.

1. Solid Waste Management Our college has developed sustainable system to manage solid waste generated in the institution. The solid waste is segregated on daily basis as wet and dry waste, in green and blue coloured dustbins respectively. Separate bins have also been installed to dispose off plastic waste and glass waste promoting the concept of “segregation of waste at the source”.Wet biodegradable waste is converted to nutrient rich compost while dry waste is disposed off with the help of Municipal Corporation. The college library has started ‘Give paper back’ campaign where one sided used paper donated by faculty and students is reused.

2. Liquid Waste Management The institution has developed an efficient waste water management system to reduce water wastage by recharging ground water and using recycled water. Ground water is recharged through rain water. Tertiary water supplied by Chandigarh Administration is used in campus gardens.

3. E-waste Management E-waste generated in the institution is disposed off as per the guidelines issued by the Department of Information Technology, Chandigarh Administration. Electronic waste recycling bin has been placed in the campus Under the Aegis of ‘Mission waste to wealth’ in collaboration with Deptt. of Environment, CPCC and MC, Chandigarh.

PGGCG-42 is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socioeconomic, and other diversities. The college promotes tolerance and harmony through multicultural events, such as festivals, cultural programs, and exhibitions,which showcase the traditions of various communities. This encourages students and staff to appreciate and respect different cultural perspectives. To support inclusivity, language workshops and mentorship programs assist students from marginalized backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to education. Scholarships and fee concessions are provided to economically weaker sections, alongside government and non-governmental financial aid. Regular seminars on communal harmony, gender equality, and social justice further sensitize the campus community. The college adheres to the Government of India’s reservation policies and ensures transparency in admissions for SC/ST, North-East, Ladakh, and foreign students.

The welfare of differently-abled students is prioritized with assistance for learning and mobility, and bi-lingual teaching addresses linguistic challenges. The college also maintains an Anti-Ragging policy to ensure a safe campus environment. Cultural diversity is celebrated through performances like Natti, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Bhangra, and folk dances, as well as commemorating days like National Youth Day and Founders Day. The Grievance Redressal Cell and Gender Equity Society further promote inclusivity, ensuring a supportive and harmonious campus for all student

The activities held in the college which reflect this are as under-

1. Celebration of National days, international days and festivals such as constitution day, independence, republic day.rastriya poshan maah, youth day, akshay urjay diwas, national science day, national voter’s day, vigilance awareness week , world environment day,world water day etc. Pledge on drug de-addiction, health and hygine, blood donation camp etc.
2. NSS and NCC units of the college actively senstize the students through the practice. Women’s day also celebrate to mark the achivements of women throughout history.
3. The college also facilitates the students union’s election every year which is helpful in the promotion of democractic values in the college.
4. Youth festivals also encourage the promotion of constituional values. Tutorial group of the students are made aware of fundamental rights and duties.
5. Departmental committees and societies organize theme based activities on fredom fighters and their struggles to highlight the constitutional spirit, equality, justice and fraternity.

Thus the college ensures sufficient measures to sensitise students and employees of the institution to the constitutional obligations : values, rights,duties and responsibilities of citizens

PGGCG 42 has always been actively organising events to celebrate national and international commemorative days as well as Festivals with a lot of vigour. Some of the most important days being celebrated in the college include:

1. Republic Day 2. Independence Day 3. World Environment Day

4. Earth day 5. Biodiversity Day 6. Vigilance Week 7. Constitution Day 8. Poshan Mah 9. Youth Day 10. Van Mahotsava 11. Govt. Initiative activities like Pariksha pe Charcha, Swatchh Bharat etc. 12. Events like Tree plantation drives, Vrikshabandhan, cleanliness drives, Poster making, slogan writing, street plays, webinars, workshops, and anti-crackers campaigns on the theme “Green Diwali safe Diwali” etc. 13. Field trip for science students 14. Blood Donation Camp 15. Talent Search Competition 16. NSS Day celebrations, NSS Camps and activities 17. Technical fests like Science & Environment Fest, etc. 18. Annual Sports Day, Prize Giving and Convocation functions and orientation programmes. Thus, the college organizes national and international commemorative days, events, and festivals with great enthusiasm year-round to develop all these inter and intra-personal skills in the students and help them in turn to become responsible citizens.

The women cell began with a distinctive purpose of providing an emotional space for the students of the college. It has become a significant part of the institution and plays a vital role in the empowerment of young girl students. Our college runs a women cell an offers a space for “Personal and the Private”. This cell works on the principle of anonymity and commitment of being non judgmental or biased, to hear and gently suggest. Our college is now recognized as a part of the Social Entrepreneurship, Swachhta, Rural Engagement Cell. SES REC was launched by the Ministry of Education, GOI under the Mahatma Gandhi Council for Rural Education (MGNCRE). As part of this initiative; we have created 5 groups that work in-campus and outreach community work. These self-help groups are led by faculties from different departments and one Nodal officer. The idea of SES-REC in the institute was initiated initially in response to the GUIDELINES by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education at the behest of the Ministry of Education. SES RE was constituted to inculcate and internalize in our faculty, students and community, the values of Mentoring, Social Responsibility, Swachhta and Care for Environment and Resources.

In this present century of sustainable development inclusive awareness programmes will help to promote sustainability by ensuring the access of opportunities available, to the students and help them to improve their cognitive skills, make conscious decisions & raise awareness of environment issues. With the progressing time educational institutions are also shifting from traditional approaches to the practical aspects. Promoting sustainability also requires inclusive awareness that engages all stakeholders. By fostering education and collaboration we ensure everyone to understand their role in preserving the planet for a greener and more equitable future. PGGCG-42 is committed to fulfilling its responsibility through the following impactful actions. Waste management by Vermicomposting which help to reduce the release of lesser amount of green house gases in the surroundings and help to fight climate change by regulating the carbon sequestration. Tree Plantation Drives organized in college help in environmental protection, air quality improvement, energy savings, climate change mitigation and community sustainability. Cleanliness Drives and Rallies organized in college itself and the adopted village, under the mission of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan help to sensitize the students and communities about the significance of cleanliness and its benefits. Educational Field Trips expose the students to new environment. Its flora and fauna, primary resources and their conservation strategies. In addition practices of reuse of waste papers, rain water harvesting and harnessing solar energy by installing solar panels are also being followed.

● To sensitize students about SDGs through different community extension activities, outreach programs, conferences and workshops. ● Capability enhancement and skill based education through Institution Innovation Council (IIC) cell and Social Entrepreneurship unit (Kitchen Stories) along with Swachata & Rural Engagement Cell of the Institute. ● To enhance the infrastructure of the career guidance cell and placement cell. Organize various placement drives, interactive sessions, awareness lectures, seminars and workshops for career enhancement. ● Encouraging students to participate in cultural activities, games and sports at state, national and international level. ● Continue to provide formal education to needy and deserving students, by providing fee concessions, fee waivers, book bank facility and more scholarship and financial assistance to needy students. ● Setting a target to achieve 100 percent voter’s card registration of the eligible candidates of the Institute. ● To Implement Structural Repairs, supervision of newly built girls hostel, upgradation of labs and upgradation of sitting area for the stakeholders by putting more benches in the garden area. ● MOU with Nivedita Trust, Mohali and Baddi University, Baddi ● To upgrade Library Resources to include digital content, which can be accessed by students and Faculty online, Digitization of Research Papers published by staff members and of papers presented during the Conferences hosted by the College. ● Installation of sanitary pad vending machine, incinerators and kitchen composting units for the disposal of waste in a more hygienic way. ● Offer incentives for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining patents.