Objective of the Practice: The main objective of the Institutional Research Grant (IRG) is to encourage and support research activities among faculty members across various fields within the Humanities and Sciences.

The Context: In line with suggestions from the IQAC, the College administration sought approval from the Governing Body and allocated an annual budget of Rs. Seven Lakhs for the IRG to promote research within the institution.

The Practice: Seed funding is provided to faculty members to undertake research projects over a one-year period. The College’s Research and Development Cell invites applications from faculty, and after thorough evaluation of proposals, the grants are issued to the selected projects.

Evidence of Success: In the academic session 2022-23, a total of 9 faculty members completed their research projects, with their findings published in academic journals. Additionally, 8 new research projects have been sanctioned for the academic year 2023-24.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required: To support larger projects of national or international significance, there is a need to increase the seed funding and extend the duration of the grants.

Objective of the Practice: The primary objective of this practice is to promote holistic learning by offering first-hand insights into various aspects of the socio-cultural environment. It aims to nurture a sense of social responsibility, foster community engagement, and support personal growth among students.

Context of the Practice: The College is committed to providing holistic education in alignment with the spirit of NEP 2020. This initiative seeks to connect students with their socio-cultural surroundings, enhance social awareness, develop soft skills, foster networking, and provide valuable real-life experiences.

The Practice: This practice involves visits to rural areas on the periphery of Guwahati City. Students engage with the local communities, gaining an understanding of their lifestyles, socio-cultural practices, and economic conditions. The initiative also offers students insights into the challenges faced by these communities and the solutions they have developed to address them.

Evidence of Success: In the academic session 2023-24, all departments of the College organized Society Connect Programmes. Students actively participated in these initiatives and submitted detailed reports based on their visits.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required: Financial support from the College would be valuable in organizing these programmes in a more structured and effective manner.