GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)

About GCPWD: The GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) was established in the year 2017 as an Enabling Unit, in compliance with the UGC Scheme for Persons with Disabilities. Taking a pledge to secure the rights of persons with disabilities, this Committee aims to cater to the diverse needs of students, faculties, administrative staff and visitors with disabilities at GNLU. GNLU strives to protect the rights and needs of every section of the society, thereby fulfilling the larger goal of making the University one of the most inclusive campuses.

Aims & Objectives:

• To foster respect and promote inclusiveness and ensure participation of persons with disabilities in all activities at the University.
• To aid and assist the University in formulating campus-wide, disability-friendly policies.
• To improve the accessibility of the University campus, in terms of both physical as well as virtual infrastructure.
• To protect the rights of persons with disabilities, in line of various legislations and other laws governing the land.
• To facilitate the overall journey of a student with disability joining the University.
• To provide equal playing field to all the persons with disabilities, both admitted and employed in the University.
• To assist the University in removing any barriers that may hinder the progress, empowerment and granting of equal rights to various persons with disabilities.
• To conduct research activities in the field of disability laws, policies and practice.
• To organize events and activities in the University, sensitizing people about the needs and rights of persons with disabilities.
• To collaborate with other Institutions, Government departments and Organizations for effective knowledge sharing in the field of disability studies.