(1)The Board of Inclusive Education shall be the primary body responsible to ensure that there is no discrimination of any form with teacher, non-teaching staff and students. It shall also be responsible to ensure that rights of teacher, non-teaching staff and students belonging to any section of the society for whom special provisions have been mandated by the Government of India or the State Government through any law at the time in-force shall be strictly adhered to in the University

(2)The Board of Inclusive Education shall consist of the following members,: -

(a)Vice Chancellor - Chairperson;

(b)Pro-Vice Chancellor;

(c)Proctor;

(d)Dean (Academic, Affairs);

(e)Director, Information Technology and Digital Learning;

(f)Director, and Estate 20Facility Management;

(g)Director, Student Affairs;

(h)Director, Constituent Colleges; and

(i)Director, Inclusive Education - Member Secretary.

(3)The Board of Inclusive Education shall have the following power and duties, namely:-

(a)to develop and propose policies and strategies related to inclusive education, ensuring they align with the University’s mission and legal requirements;

(b)to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of inclusive education initiatives and recommend policy initiatives improvements;

(c)to advise the Syndicate and/or Senate on the allocation of resources and budget for inclusive education initiatives, ensuring that adequate support is provided;

(d)to recommend and advocate for funding and grants to support inclusive education projects;

(e)to ensure compliance with provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, and advocate for the needs of students with disabilities and diverse needs within the University;

(f)to advocate for the needs of students with disabilities and diverse needs within the University and broader community;

(g)to develop and support awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect within the University community; and

(h)to perform any other duties as prescribed by the Statutes.