Local Stakeholder Engagement
JGU is part of its neighbourhood. It works with residents of nearby villages, local government, civil society groups, employees and contractors, and it has a written policy that says who its local stakeholders are and how they take part in decisions that affect them.
Who We Engage With
- Residents of neighbouring villages and the Sonipat community.
- Local government: the district administration, village panchayats and local authorities.
- Civil society organisations, non-profits and schools.
- Construction workers, employees and vendors who work on campus.
- Alumni and parents.
How We Engage
- Free medical consultations and essential medicines for underprivileged local residents and on-campus construction workers.
- A free shuttle for employees, most of whom live near the campus.
- Open collection drives for e-waste, paper and textiles, with plans for long-term partnerships with residents, schools and non-profits.
- Rejuvenation of an off-campus village pond under the Water Conservation and Waste Water Reuse Policy.
- Public lectures, conferences and online courses open to the wider community.
Policy on Local Stakeholder Engagement
Policy Details
- Policy Name: Policy on Local Stakeholder Engagement
- Year Reviewed: 2026
1. Purpose and Principles
1.1 The policy makes sure the university knows who its local stakeholders are, listens to them and gives them a real opportunity to take part in decisions that affect them.
1.2 It rests on respect, openness, inclusion of marginalised groups and fairness in how benefits and burdens are shared.
1.3 It supports SDG Targets 16.6, 16.7 and 17.17.
2. Scope and Definitions
2.1 Local stakeholders are people and groups who live, work or run services near the campus or who are affected by its activities, including residents, local government, civil society organisations and groups that support vulnerable people such as refugees and migrants.
2.2 The policy covers planning, construction, operations, outreach and research activities of the university.
3. Policy Statement
3.1 The Community Engagement Committee identifies local stakeholders every year and keeps the register up to date.
3.2 Stakeholders are told in advance, in clear language, about university projects that affect them.
3.3 They have a standing way of taking part in decisions, including a forum, public consultation and a written feedback channel.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
4.1 The Vice-Chancellor's Office oversees the policy.
4.2 The Office of Sustainability coordinates engagement and keeps records.
4.3 Heads of schools and offices bring community considerations into their plans.
4.4 Stakeholders are invited to give views and raise concerns.
5. Procedure
5.1 The register of stakeholders is reviewed each year.
5.2 Projects with a community impact are shared with stakeholders before decisions are taken.
5.3 Views received are recorded, and the university gives a written response on how they were considered.
5.4 The forum meets at least twice a year.
6. Feedback and Non-Retaliation
6.1 Stakeholders can send feedback or complaints to the Office of Sustainability.
6.2 No one who gives views or raises a concern in good faith will be penalised.
7. Monitoring
7.1 The Office of Sustainability reports on engagement activity each year in the Sustainable Development Report.
8. Review
8.1 The policy is reviewed at least once every year and was last reviewed in 2026.
