Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, believes in the inherent value of every individual, recognizing the unique qualities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings to our vibrant community. Guided by our unwavering commitment to fostering an environment of respect, fairness, and acceptance, MRIIRS is committed to establishing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusiveness (EDI) Policy to ensure that all members of our community thrive, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusiveness policy being followed at MRIIRS comprises a framework of principles and protocols that an organization embraces to guarantee impartial and equal treatment for all individuals, irrespective of factors such as age, gender, disability, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.

• MRIIRS-Disability Support Office

Within the university, there exists a dedicated Disability Support Office, a pivotal resource demonstrating our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. This office serves as a central hub for students with disabilities, providing a wide array of services and accommodations to ensure an equitable educational experience. The Disability Support Office collaborates closely with students to encompass elements like accessible facilities, assistive technologies, specialized tutoring and mechanized equipments. By maintaining this office, our university not only complies with legal requirements but also actively upholds its broader mission of fostering an environment where all students can thrive, regardless of their unique needs or abilities.

A wide range of mechanized equipment is readily accessible to enhance the ease and independence of individuals with disabilities. These specialized devices are designed with innovation and inclusivity in mind, catering to diverse needs and improving the quality of life for disabled persons. Mobility aids such as wheelchairs and golf cart provide increased freedom of movement, allowing individuals to navigate their surroundings effortlessly. Assistive technology devices like screen readers, voice recognition software, and adaptive keyboards empower those with visual or motor impairments to access and interact with digital technology effectively. These advancements in mechanized equipment underscore our commitment to creating an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can lead a fulfilling and independent life.

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• Support Services for people with Disabilities

MRIIRS prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. University has established a welcoming and barrier-free environment throughout the University campus. There is dedicated Disability Support Office, which plays a vital role in ensuring that University not only meet legal requirements but also fulfill the broader mission of creating a place where every student can excel, regardless of their unique needs or abilities.

Within the campus, various accessibility features, such as ramps, lifts, tactile paths, well-placed lighting, informative display boards, and clear signposts are available. Additionally, University facilitates accessible website that accommodates individuals with different abilities, including compatibility with screen-reading software. Moreover, we provide essential resources like readers and scribes, as well as digital copies of reading materials to support the students.

At MRIIRS, human assistance is readily available in all our campus blocks, ensuring that anyone who requires information or assistance can easily access it. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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• Access Schemes for People with Disabilities Click here

Students with learning disabilities may struggle to acquire knowledge through traditional teaching learning methodologies. MRIIRS understands their need of special attention and provides required support through counselling sessions in the Human Lab, in terms of remedial classes, bridge courses, mentor-mentee counselling sessions, Yoga Sessions etc.

These facilities provide equitable opportunities and support to ensure that individuals with disabilities can participate fully in various aspects of life, including education, employment, and community engagement. These schemes often involve mentoring and targeted support programmes to empower individuals with disabilities.

• Detailed report on MRIIRS Access Schemes for people with disabilities: Click to view

• मनोvriti: Counseling and Wellness Centre: The Department of Psychology provides guidance and counselling support to students, faculty, staff members of MREI and the community through the Manovriti centre. The centre through its objectives provides a safe space to discuss and find solutions of the difficulties faced.
  
  

• The detailed manual and Annual Report of Manovriti – The Counselling and Wellness Centre can be accessed through the following links:

  Manual of Manovriti Centre: Click to view

  Annual Report of Manovriti Centre:
  Academic Year 2022-23: Click to view

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• Student Mentorship at MRIIRS: Student mentoring, counseling and guidance are three vital inputs for an efficacious student support process. The students need this support to overcome their personal, social and academic problems which impede their studies.
  The students often face pressure after joining the professional courses. These may be of a varied nature, which may be academic, personal, or career related. At times, due to these anxieties, they feel stressed and this may impede the progress of their pursuit. There are cross-cultural, ethnic disparities, increasing academic competition, peer pressure, exertions from parents, unique teenage problems, mounting career demands and aspirations among the student community. To enable students to stay firm while going through vexations of such stress factors, the university will have an independent but well-coordinated system for student support and mentoring
  
  
  
•  MRIIRS Policy on Student Mentorship: Click to view

• Gender Sensitization Cell

MRIIRS assigns utmost priority to gender equity and its sensitization as a critical  dimension to its overall philosophy and societal approach. MRIIRS has its dedicated Gender Sensitizing Cell, that regularly holds discussions and lectures for awareness on gender issues and policies. It is a well accepted fact that the social order of our society is patriarchal in nature. Despite education and progress made after the independence, the patriarchal value system prevails in every aspect of life. In order to create awareness, and mainstream gender equality, the university promotes communication, awareness, opportunities, practices and philosophies that creates equality and equity of genders a priority. Right from the beginning of the academic session, as a part of the orientation program, the new students are made aware of the various gender sensitization programs and encouraged to participate in promoting gender inclusivity and equality. At the department level, there are courses offered on gender, regular discussions, lectures, programs and activities that facilitate the gender awareness and inclusivity. Annually the celebration of International Women’s Day in March, the Queer month (June) is a regular fixed feature of the university.

MRIIRS Gender Sensitization Cell: Click to view

MRIIRS Policy on Gender Equity: Click to view

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• On-Campus Accommodation for people with Disabilities

MRIIRS ensures that appropriate arrangements are made for both staff and students with disabilities. Moreover, allocation of a specific section on the ground floor of the hostel premises shall be ensured for staff and student with disabilities. Within the campus hostel, various amenities such as wheelchairs, tactile paths, ramps, and blind sticks shall be provided to enhance accessibility and convenience for disabled students and staff members.

• Anti-Discrimination

Institution is firmly committed to fostering an environment of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) where every individual is treated with the utmost respect and fairness. Discrimination in any form has no place within the organization. University uphold the values of equality and non-discrimination, and recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all people, irrespective of their backgrounds, identities, or characteristics. MRIIRS -Equality, Diversity and Inclusiveness policy stands as a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating a workplace that is free from bias, prejudice, and harassment.

Institution is committed to firmly stand against any discriminatory practices and pledge to uphold these principles in all aspects of our operations, interactions, and decision-making processes. Through ongoing education, open dialogue, and a collective commitment, Institution strives to build a diverse and inclusive community where each individual’s unique contributions are celebrated and valued.

• Anti-Harassment

MRIIRS steadfast in its commitment to maintain an environment of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness (EDI) that is free from all forms of harassment. Institution believes in fostering a safe and respectful atmosphere where every member of our community can thrive. Harassment, whether verbal, physical, visual, or written, undermines the core values and is not be tolerated. are resolute in our stance against any behavior that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment for individuals based on their backgrounds, identities, or characteristics. MRIIRS -Equality, Diversity and Inclusiveness policy underscores its dedication to nurturing a culture where mutual respect, empathy, and understanding prevail. Through clear communication, education, and prompt action, MRIIRS is committed to eradicating harassment from the institution and ensuring that every person’s dignity and well-being are upheld.

• Inclusiveness

University believes in the creation of a barrier-free, inclusive environment that is right based, values diversity, is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment and ensures equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all irrespective, of his or her disabilities / disadvantage / special needs and challenges. The University is committed to extend all the necessary facilities to make the campus barrier free and accessible for Specially abled students. All the details shall be made available in the form Guide/Handbook for Specially abled Students.

Manav Rachna holds the responsibility to demonstrate inclusivity among students, employees and staff by providing an opportunity to display and share their own culture by enhancing representation of all communities. The university is committed to treat everyone fairly and allowing the same opportunities to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, culture or background.

MRIIRS -Equality, Diversity and Inclusiveness policy

MRIIRS Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee: The aim of constituting this Committee is to implement policies and organize programmes related to equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights on campus. The committee is committed to organize awareness drives, campaigns, seminars, panel discussions, workshops etc for this purpose.

• Report on Programmes organized related to equitty, diversity, inclusion and human rights during the year 2021-22: Click to view
• Report on Programmes organized related to equitty, diversity, inclusion and human rights during the year 2022-23: Click to view