| What is the purpose of bridge courses for students in the SEDGs category? | intended to help the students of SEDGs category perform academically at par with other category students | It provides an adequate foundation in the core subjects so that such students do not have difficulty when the classes commence. The bridge courses are intended to help the students of SEDGs category perform academically at par with other category students. Such courses are to be conducted every year before the commencement of the semester programme. | 151 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | The bridge courses are intended to help the students of SEDGs category perform academically at par with other category students. | 9 | page=9,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Earn-while-Learn (EwL) scheme? | a means to help the SEDGs students earn and support their education and acquire skills and capabilities that would enhance their employability | The Earn-while-Learn (EwL) scheme is a means to help the SEDGs students earn and support their education and acquire skills and capabilities that would enhance their employability. It attempts to mitigate the economic hardships of learning and enhance the learner’s adaptability; both will improve the quality of education making it a purposeful endeavour. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | The Earn-while-Learn (EwL) scheme is a means to help the SEDGs students earn and support their education and acquire skills and capabilities that would enhance their employability. | 10 | page=10,block=9 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term 'Scheduled Castes' refer to? | the Scheduled Castes, notified under Article 341 of the Constitution of India | “Persons with benchmark Disabilities” means a person with not less than forty percent of a specified disability where a specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes persons with disabilities where a specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. 7. “Scheduled Castes” means the Scheduled Castes, notified under Article 341 of the Constitution of India. 8. “Scheduled Tribes” means the Scheduled Tribes, notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India. 9. “SEDGs Budget” means the separate budget generated by HEIs from their own sources/ CSR/Voluntary/Donations for the welfare and benefit of students belonging to SEDGs. | 359 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | “Scheduled Castes” means the Scheduled Castes, notified under Article 341 of the Constitution of India. | 16 | page=16,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'Scheduled Tribes' refer to? | the Scheduled Tribes, notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India | “Persons with benchmark Disabilities” means a person with not less than forty percent of a specified disability where a specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes persons with disabilities where a specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. 7. “Scheduled Castes” means the Scheduled Castes, notified under Article 341 of the Constitution of India. 8. “Scheduled Tribes” means the Scheduled Tribes, notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India. 9. “SEDGs Budget” means the separate budget generated by HEIs from their own sources/ CSR/Voluntary/Donations for the welfare and benefit of students belonging to SEDGs. | 467 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | “Scheduled Tribes” means the Scheduled Tribes, notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India. | 16 | page=16,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of an outreach program? | to help, uplift, and support those who are in need of certain services. | An outreach program aims to help, uplift, and support those who are in need of certain services. It involves learning, social planning, health support, and other projects for their empowerment. Students from SEDGs require encouragement and support to make a successful transition to higher education. HEIs should strive to provide services such as language translation, recording services, and assistive technologies. HEIs need to mobilize resources to carry out this effectively. Professional, academic, and career counselling are to be made available to all the students; also counsellors to ensure the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of the students. | 25 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | An outreach program aims to help, uplift, and support those who are in need of certain services. It involves learning, social planning, health support, and other projects for their empowerment. | 12 | page=12,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the SEDGs Budget? | the separate budget generated by HEIs from their own sources/ CSR/Voluntary/Donations for the welfare and benefit of students belonging to SEDGs | “Persons with benchmark Disabilities” means a person with not less than forty percent of a specified disability where a specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes persons with disabilities where a specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. 7. “Scheduled Castes” means the Scheduled Castes, notified under Article 341 of the Constitution of India. 8. “Scheduled Tribes” means the Scheduled Tribes, notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India. 9. “SEDGs Budget” means the separate budget generated by HEIs from their own sources/ CSR/Voluntary/Donations for the welfare and benefit of students belonging to SEDGs. | 571 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | “SEDGs Budget” means the separate budget generated by HEIs from their own sources/ CSR/Voluntary/Donations for the welfare and benefit of students belonging to SEDGs. | 16 | page=16,block=2 | 0.700 |
| How does the Earn-while-Learn scheme make students more resourceful? | due to their work experience and acquire job skills | Some of the benefits that the students may access through the Earn-while-Learn scheme include the following: 1. It will enhance employability skills and career preparedness. 2. The Earn-while-Learn Scheme initiative will help to reduce the dropout rate. 3. The proper and effective implementation of the scheme will minimize parents’ economic burden. 4. This initiative will have a positive impact on the student’s career. On one hand, students will earn some extra money, while on the other, they will get work experience and hands-on training while studying, something that needs to be encouraged in our education system. 5. Acquisition of work experience and hands-on practice during learning. 6. It will provide means of education to socio-economically disadvantaged students. 7. It will make students more resourceful due to their work experience and acquire job skills. 8. | 823 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | It will make students more resourceful due to their work experience and acquire job skills. | 11 | page=11,block=4 |
| What is the expected result of sensitization programs for students in higher education institutions? | the latter become more open to valuing the relevance of inclusive policies such as reservation policy, etc. | Appropriate sensitization programmes are to be introduced and regularly organized for all teachers, administrators, functionaries, and students of HEIs so that the latter become more open to valuing the relevance of inclusive policies such as reservation policy, etc. There is a need to adhere to the principles of inclusion and equity at all levels of the HEIs’ engagement with the SEDGs students, and it requires more sensitivity to the challenges faced by the SEDGs students, particularly concerning their self-respect, self- esteem, and dignity. | 160 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | Appropriate sensitization programmes are to be introduced and regularly organized for all teachers, administrators, functionaries, and students of HEIs so that the latter become more open to valuing the relevance of inclusive policies such as reservation policy, etc. There is a need to adhere to the principles of inclusion and equity at all levels of the HEIs’ engagement with the SEDGs students, and it requires more sensitivity to the challenges faced by the SEDGs students, particularly concerning their self-respect, self- esteem, and dignity. |
| How does the Earn-while-Learn scheme enhance students' future job prospects? | It will open various career opportunities to take better jobs in the future and enhance employment prospects. | It will open various career opportunities to take better jobs in the future and enhance employment prospects. 9. It will increase networking possibilities for the students. 10. It will facilitate students to acquire the requisite competence and attitude etc. 11. It will add value to the resume of students. | 0 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | It will open various career opportunities to take better jobs in the future and enhance employment prospects. 9. | 11 | page=11,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| How does the program help students transition smoothly? | To provide adequate time to the SEDGs students for smooth transition. | 1. To facilitate the students to overcome challenges in their learning process. 2. To assist students with different learning abilities and multiple challenges to perform at optimal level. 3. To act as a buffer for the new students. 4. To provide adequate time to the SEDGs students for smooth transition. 5. To provide knowledge on core courses and prepare the students for the identified courses which will commence in the forthcoming sessions/semesters. 6. To equip the students with the necessary knowledge and confidence to take on more challenges. | 236 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/6426821_SEDGs-Guidelines.pdf | 4. To provide adequate time to the SEDGs students for smooth transition. 5. | 10 | page=10,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |