Students' Welfare — PRDS College

Issued per MGU Directorate of Students' Welfare Circular No. DSW/2026/014

Students' Welfare

A single home for everything the Students' Welfare Cell runs at PRDS College — coordinator contacts, insurance and scholarship details, observance days, and the circulars that govern them.

01 Overview

About the Students' Welfare Cell

The Students' Welfare Cell coordinates everything that keeps students safe, supported and informed outside the classroom — insurance cover, scholarships, health and counselling services, and the awareness programmes mandated by the MGU Directorate of Students' Welfare. The Cell works closely with departments, the NSS unit, and the college's grievance and anti-ragging committees to make sure every student knows where to turn.

Safety Health Financial aid Inclusion Sustainability

02 Point of Contact

Students' Welfare Coordinator

Name: Dr. Shajeela Rani A
Designation: Assistant Professor and HOD Commerce
Phone: +91 7012074816
Email: drshajeelarani@gmail.com

03 Annual Commitment

MGU Students' Welfare Pledge 2026-27

I solemnly affirm that I will respect my body through balanced nutrition, reduced sugar intake, and conscious avoidance of harmful additives.

04 Student Welfare Insurance

SWIIN Number & Student Insurance Details

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SWIIN Number	SWIIN NO.-SWIIN-169
Insurance Provider	United General Insurance Co. Ltd. (sample)
Policy Period	1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027
Sum Insured	₹2,00,000 per student
Claim Contact	claims@prdscollege.ac.in · +91 98XXX XX456

05 Financial Assistance

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Merit Scholarship

For students scoring above 85% in the previous year.

₹15,000 / year · Deadline 15 July

Need-Based Grant

Income-linked support for first-generation learners.

Up to ₹25,000 · Deadline 31 July

Sports Excellence Award

For state or national-level sporting achievement.

₹10,000 · Rolling

MGU Welfare Fund

Emergency assistance for medical or family hardship.

Case-by-case · Apply anytime

06 Annual Observance

Student Safety & Insurance Observance Day

JUNE

Observed campus-wide with a safety walk-through, fire and first-aid drills, and an on-the-spot insurance enrolment desk so every student's SWIIN cover is verified and up to date before the new academic term begins.

07 Wellbeing

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counselling Services

Confidential one-on-one sessions with the campus counsellor, available three days a week.

Health Camps

Termly check-up camps run with the District Medical Office, covering general health and eye screening.

Yoga & Fitness Sessions

Early-morning sessions held twice a week at the open-air auditorium, open to all students.

Health and Wellness activity at PRDS College

08 Equity & Inclusion

Gender Equity & Inclusion Activities

Internal Complaints Committee

A standing committee handling complaints related to gender-based harassment, with a published reporting process.

Gender Sensitisation Workshops

Held each semester for first-year students, run jointly with the Women's Cell.

09 Substance-Free Campus

Anti-Drug Awareness Programmes

Awareness Drives

Street plays and talks organised with the Excise Department, held during freshers' week and again in January.

Confidential Helpline

A dedicated number for students seeking support, staffed in coordination with the college counsellor.

10 Sustainability

Environmental Protection Initiatives

Eco Club

Runs the campus's tree-planting drive and a monthly clean-up walk along the college perimeter.

Plastic-Free Campus Drive

Single-use plastics phased out of the canteen and hostel mess since the 2025-26 academic year.

11 Arts & Culture

Youth Festival Information & Manual

The annual MGU Youth Festival is the largest student arts event on the academic calendar, covering on-stage, off-stage and literary events across more than 30 categories. The official manual below sets out eligibility, scoring and conduct rules for participating teams.