Infrastructure Policy

Policy on Acquisition, Utilisation and Maintenance of Infrastructure

• The careful use of the infrastructure facilities and proper maintenance of the same is the combined and common responsibility of the management, staff and the students of the institution.
• The infrastructure of the institution should be used with care. The institution and its premises are to be kept neat and clean.
• Scribbling and graffiti on the walls and furniture are to be avoided. The campus and its premises cannot be made use for holding political meetings and processions.
• Unauthorized use of decorations and posters on the walls are prohibited.
• The use of alcohol, smoking and drugs are strictly prohibited in the college campus.
• The institution is also committed to provide its infrastructure for social causes.
• Necessary safety and security measures shall be provided in laboratories and computer labs. The layout of the computer labs shall be user friendly to the best possible extent. Care must be taken while using computers and other electronic gadgets and timely servicing of the same will be undertaken.
• All necessary facilities will be provided in the classrooms and student’s dormitories.  The college ground will be maintained properly under proper supervision of some in charge faculty.
• Efforts will be taken for the timely maintenance of the infrastructure. Annual repair and periodical painting will be done. AMC or service contracts or appointment of technicians will                 all be considered for effective maintenance of infrastructure.

• Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus.

General Guidelines on Maintenance

• The Heads of Department and other in-charges shall forward their suggestions relating to maintenance work to be done at their departments.
• The computer systems shall be maintained under Annual Maintenance Contracts &/or under the supervision of a full time technical staff appointed.
• The stock register shall be maintained in every Department and updated periodically.
• Sports and Games equipment shall be purchased periodically as per requirements and the Department of Physical Education shall supervise the utilisation of such facilities.

General Policy on Purchases

• The purchase policy is based on transparency and fairness and is need based.
• A Purchase committee shall be duly constituted for coordinating Purchase activities.
• The Purchase Committee shall call for requisitions from departments and sections.
• The purchase committee shall finalize the purchase of an item by inviting quotations/tenders.
• The purchase of an item is generally based on the lowest rate quoted provided it meets the required standards.

 Science Laboratories

• There are adequate laboratory assistants in the Science Departments viz. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology laboratories to maintain the equipment and laboratories. The Department Head shall be responsible for maintenance and utilisation of the labs and appropriate guidelines shall be given to the users.
• Computers and network facilities shall be maintained either by Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) or serviced by technicians or by agencies/manufacturers as and when need arises. Requests for servicing shall he given to the Bursar, sufficiently in advance.
• The stock in the labs shall be verified annually, and damaged ones are discarded. Electrical and Electronic equipment are checked regularly at the end of every semester.

Computer maintenance

• Computers available in Administrative offices, Departments and Laboratories shall be maintained through Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) and/or by a dedicated staff of the College, The
• The Computer rooms shall be dust free and properly cleaned.

Classrooms

• The classroom facilities such as green boards, blackboards, electrical fittings and furniture, etc. shall be regularly cleaned and maintained.
• The departments will be given the charge of classrooms coming under their purviews. The Head of the Department and Class Teachers ensure that cleanliness is maintained in the classrooms and surroundings.
• Disfiguring of walls and equipments in the classrooms will be dealt with severely.

Library

• The Librarian, and the team of support staff, shall look after the maintenance of the library books, journals, periodicals, furniture, electronic equipment, computers and software.

• Efforts shall be taken to preserve the books and journals, dust free.

College Ground

• The Physical Education Department is entrusted with the proper maintenance of ground and gymnasium.
• Necessary instructions are given to the students as to how to use the ground, basket ball court, gymnasium equipment etc.
• It has to be ensured that preventive maintenance is done in time.
• Proper records regarding upkeep and maintenance shall be done.

Parking Facilities

• Adequate parking facilities for bicycles motorised two wheelers and four-wheelers are available at various locations.
• Proper directions and sign boards shall be given to staff and students as to where they can park their vehicles.
• Vehicles are not permitted beyond a particular point and direction boards are installed.

Electrical and Water facilities

• The College Bursar is in charge of the maintenance of the physical infrastructural facilities. There are housekeeping staff members and the college has also made arrangements with electricians and plumbers who come to the campus on a call for necessary repair and installation works. The Bursar will coordinate the repairs and maintenance works.
• The generators shall be properly maintained by the housekeeping staff.
• The garden and other facilities are maintained with the help of a gardener who is appointed by the management. Timely watering of plants shall be ensured. The rain water harvesting and open well re charge facilities shall be supervised by the College Bursar.

Security

• Security personnel shall be deployed in the college and hostel. Night security personnel shall also be available.
• CCTV is installed in all the prime locations of the Campus. An arrangement is made with the supplier for the proper follow up and maintenance. It is also ensured that proper safety measures such as fire extinguishers are arranged at every floor.