The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college has taken initiatives in preparation of the development plan. The inputs from stakeholders, their expectations, management policies, and goals and objectives of the college helped to develop the platform for formulation of the development plan. The IQAC plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of the institution and suggests quality measures through daily interactions of various sub-committees. Feedback from stakeholders and the recommendation of the Governing Body are reflected in this plan. The draft of the plan has been discussed, reviewed, and approved in the college. Our development plan is directed towards the attainment of the status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE).

1. Infrastructure and Learning Resources:

    1.a. Infrastructural Development Plan:

    Development plan as regards infrastructure will be based on following strategic policies-

•     Continuous improvement of infrastructure and learning resources.

•     Development of additional infrastructure and learning resources.

•     Availability of an adequate average area of infrastructure per student.

•     Optimum utilization of available infrastructure and learning resources.

•     Maintenance of infrastructure and learning resources.

•     Continuous efforts to obtain grants for infrastructure development.

•     Construction of Indoor sports arena for sports and games inside the college campus

•     Construction of more research laboratories to carry out empirical research.

•     Construction of departmental museum for department of History.

•     Construction of Language laboratory

•     Procurement of High-end computers and laptops for various departments.

•     Availability of Filtered Drinking water.

•     Adequate number of toilet blocks for girl and boy students and staff.

•     Maintenance and cleanliness of infrastructure with in-house as well as outsourced systems.

•     Well maintained gardens.

•     Well secured fire-fighting facilities.

•     Construction of spacious office area with all modern amenities

•     Spacious vehicle parking facility. 

•     Solar Lighting facility in college campus.

    1.b. Learning Resources will be as follows-

•     Adequate number of spacious and ventilated classrooms.

•     Adequate number of specious well-equipped laboratories.

•     Specious, user friendly and comprehensive Library services.

•     Good quality furniture for general canteen and classrooms

•     Departmental faculty rooms with departmental libraries, computers, and 24x7 internet Facilities.

•     Modification of conference room.

•     Proper development and maintenance of playground with proper drainage system.

•     Boys’ and girls’ common rooms.

•     More computing laboratory.

•     Construction of more conference rooms and modification of smart classroom.

•     Construction of N.S.S. offices.

•     Complete automation of library services.

•     Computers at laboratories, offices, library, and departments with LAN.

•     Reading rooms facilities for alumni and outsiders.

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation:

•     Academic quality enhancement through the vision and mission of NEP_2020

•     Shall maintain transparent online admission process under a well-defined mechanism based on only merit. Reservation policy is compiled as per rule.

•     Attendance regularities of students are ensured by maintaining individual attendance registered and e-attendance mechanisms.

•     Induction meeting with the principal to avoid the possibility of drop-out and to ensure good academic performance.

•     Teachers and students will be motivated to follow MOOCs and SWAYAM portal.

•     Meetings of the parents will be conducted regularly, where we will discuss the attendance and performance of the students with the parents and will appeal to them to participate in improving the academic performance of their wards.

•     Regular departmental meetings, meeting with the academic sub-committees, result analysis meeting shall continue to be the mechanism to assure quality.

•     Regular seminars, workshops, webinars extension activities, internship experiential learning, participative learning, problem solving methodologies would help the quality of the teaching.

•     The college will continue organizing seminars / workshops / faculty development programmes collaborating with ICPR, etc. for improvement of quality of faculty.

•     Academic performance of students shall be recognized by organizing the felicitation ceremony (Awards). This will result in strengthening a healthy and positive environment essential for an effective teaching-learning process.

•     The college continues to provide easy access to the internet in the library, Classrooms for the teachers and students.

•     Academic discipline in the teaching learning process will be assured through updated prospectus, academic calendar, and teachers’ progress.

•     Use of ICT and innovative teaching is aimed to be more vivid. Blended mode of education will be prioritized. Special efforts shall be devoted to improving the learning and communication skills of the learners.

•     Spoken English courses shall be mandatory for all students.

•     The college will continue to ensure intensive use of innovative teaching and learning aids to sustain the interests of the students. More and more use of LCD projectors, interactive boards, classes over virtual platform and many others to ensure quality teaching.

•     A continuous evaluation system will be systematically imparted. Class tests, Quizzing, Surprise tests will continue.

•     Student centric teaching learning is to be emphasized.

•     Various job-oriented programmes, like vocational courses, will be introduced.

•     Mentor-mentee programme will be regularized to strengthen the academic performance of the student.

•     Activities of Career Counselling Cell will be increased.

•     We have traditional programmes such BA, B.Sc. where basic knowledge along with desired level of skills are inculcated mainly with in-house faculty. These programmes will be strengthened by introducing different complimentary systems such as certificates, diplomas, and bridge programmes to facilitate focused study.

•     We want to be the pioneer institution to commence innovative self-financed/unaided specialty programmes leading to degrees, commensurate with the needs of students in focused academic areas having employment potential.

•     At the end of the semester, revisions and interactive sessions will be conducted to create confidence among students to prepare for examination.

•     The college will strengthen the system of evaluation of teachers by students by filling in the questionnaire, which enables teachers to develop a sense of accountability, confidence, readiness to receive criticism, develop openness, sense of introspection, and accept the situations to improve their performance in teaching. The informal feedback from students will also be taken about the teaching-learning system of the college

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension:

While our college primarily focuses on providing quality undergraduate education, our plan is to promote research amongst learners and faculty by continuously conducting research-oriented courses.

    3.a. Research:

    The college will conduct regular meetings of the Research Advisory Committee to promote the research activities. Motivation to organize the workshops / seminars / training programmes for preparation of proposals for minor and major research projects will be continued.

•     Academic infrastructure such as instruments in the research laboratories, ICT facility, Library, and other requirements, as per needs for carrying out research activity will be provided.

•     We will continue to carry out research guidance in multiple subjects.

•     Exposure of students to various research areas where they will be guided to handle research projects independently.

•     We will continue to depute teachers for research seminars / workshops and training.

•     The college will continue to encourage faculty to attend various research programmes/seminars and present research papers.

    3.b. Consultancy:

•     The college will organize lectures by experts to promote consultancy aspects.

•     The college will share the funds raised from consultancy with faculty.

•     We will continue to appreciate and to recognize the faculty who provide consultancy services.

    3.c. Extension:

•     We will strengthen our NSS units.

•     Library facilities will continue to be extended to alumni as well as needy students of the nearby areas.

•     Sports facilities will be extended to local schools and other associations.

•     The gymnasium will be made available to the people of the nearby vicinity.

•     Maintenance of the adopted village shall continue.

•     The college will provide help in maintaining law and order during festivals to the Police department.

•     Blood donation camps and other health related camps will be continued

•     Outreach programmes will be organized by different departments.

•     Awareness programmes on health and hygiene and personal sanitation, environment, cleanliness campaign and environmental conservation campaign and tree plantation shall continue on 5th June each year.

•     NSS programmes like AIDS day observation outside the college will continue on 1st December, every year.

•     We will continue to maintain community driven activity like free classes in the nearby schools by the teachers of the Physical Education department.

•     Computer literacy programmes for disadvantaged school students, will be organized with the help of the departments of the college.

•     We will continue to maintain wellness programme for teaching and non-teaching staff members of those schools and neibouring locality by practicing Asanas & Kriayas

•     We will continue to provide help on request of different school registered clubs and Govt. organizations, we send our students for officiating in different games and track & field.

•     Road safety programmes in collaboration with the Nandigram Police Station will be organized.

•     Swachha Bharat Abhiyan, Swacchata Pakhwara & Unnat Bharat Abhiyan activity will continue.

4. Internship:

The college will take initiative to sign MoU with leading industries, NGOs, ISO certified institutions, etc. for hand-in-training as well as soft skill development of our students.

5. Student Support and Progression :

All students excelling in academics, NSS, cultural and sports activities will be felicitated with mementos and certificates.

•     Sports shoes, kits and other essential articles will continue to be provided to the students involved in sports activities.

•     Assistance will continue to be provided for various government and other scholarships (NGO-funded) for students.

•     Field trips or educational excursions will take place by the departments.

•     NSS facilities shall be continued.

•     Professionals from cultural fields like music, and other arts will be invited to guide the students for promotion of cultural activities.

•     First aid boxes shall be made available at different places including administrative office and all science laboratories.

•     Concession in the tuition fee shall be continued for poor and meritorious students.

•     Capacity building programmes will continue to be offered in the college.

•     Various awareness programmes on health, hygiene and personal sanitation, soil-testing, cleanliness programmes, and tree plantation will be continued to foster a sense of social responsibility among students.

•     Intra-institutional bodies like the minority cell, SC & ST Cell, environmental cell, women’s cell shall continue to render help to students and will encourage the students to take social responsibilities.

•     Canteen facilities for both the girls’ and boys’ students shall be provided

•     Internet facilities shall continue to be provided to all students during college hours

•     Guidance for various sports and cultural competitions shall continue to be provided to all the students

•     The college will organize skill-based workshops on various subjects

•     The college will continue to organize Freshers’ welcome ceremony for the freshers and farewell ceremony for outgoing students.

•     Library facilities along with reading room facilities will continue to be provided to the students.

•     A student-friendly environment shall be created within the campus to help the students having rural backgrounds to build their confidence.

6. Governance and Leadership:

Institutional vision and leadership vision and mission of the institution will be communicated effectively to all stakeholders.

•     The management and employees will work together on the progress of the institution.

•     Strategy development and deployment perspective shall be designed collectively based on feedback.

•     IQAC will continue to record effective and comprehensive performance appraisal for faculty as per API.

•     The college will continue regular internal and external audit.

•     ISO certification through a reputed organization will be continued.

•     Effective internal control by the Teachers’ Council and the IQAC will be continued.

•     Democratic and transparent organizational structure will be provided to direct access for free flow of ideas.

•     Organizational arrangement will be made to facilitate decentralized administrative mechanisms with accountability.

•     Participative functioning of the institution involving all members of the staff.

•     Equitable allocation of responsibilities.

•     Extensive committee structure with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and objectives.

•     Students’ Union having wide representation of students in decision making, execution of policies and developmental aspects of the college.

•     Minimal interference by the management in the daily functioning of the college.

7. Human Resource Management

For effective Human Resource Management following steps shall be taken

•     Periodical faculty and staff development programmes through FDP /Skill development course.

•     Comprehensive and effective performance appraisal and academic progress of faculty shall be maintained.

•     As a part of participatory management, teambuilding initiatives, and good interpersonal relations between faculty, non-teaching staff, students’ alumni will continue to function.

•     Liberty for use of innovative ideas and ICT in teaching-learning system.

8. Financial Management:

For effective Financial Management following steps shall be taken-

•     Growth-oriented budgetary allocation through the Governing Body shall continue.

•     Financial freedom within the allocated budget shall continue to operate in the college.

•     Regular meeting of the finance committee and the discussion on the income and expenditure shall continued

•     Updating Cash book on daily basis

•     Financial Audit of Individual Departments by Internal Auditor.

•     Financial committee will render positive participation in all aspects of the PFMS, HRMS etc

•     Continuous efforts to obtain development grants from funding agencies such as WBHED, ICPR, MP/MLA LAD etc.

9.  Innovation and Best Practices

•     Green audit including proper rainwater harvesting.

•     Preservation of excess water in a reservoir with holes is maintained and will continue.

•     Degradable and non-degradable waste management will continue.

•     Pollution free drive on “No vehicle day” on 1st Saturday of every month to be continued.

•     Environmental awareness programmes will be continued.

•     Outreach programmes for students and teachers will continue to take place.

•     More job-oriented courses will be introduced.

•     Emphasis will be given more on Industry-academia relationship.

•     The teachers’ progress and self-appraisal mechanism will continue to be the best practice of the college.

•     More and more MOUs with the industry partner

•     Impeccable maintenance of the mentor-mentee programme shall continue to be the distinctiveness of the college.

•     Innovative practices in curricular and extra-curricular activities will be strengthened.

•     IQAC will play an important role in the research domain. It will help the teachers to do Ph.D in their respective field.

•     Courses on Indian Knowledge System shall be introduced.

•     The college will assist the students to pursue Honours degrees with Research according to NEP-2020.