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Policies for Gender Equality

Comprehensive policies for gender equality anchor JGU’s commitment to fostering an inclusive university where discrimination and harassment have no place. Our framework includes the Policy on Non-Discrimination against Women and the Policy on Non-Discrimination against Transgender Persons. Both are aligned with national and international human rights standards.

Our framework guarantees equal opportunity in admissions, recruitment and participation across all university functions. It sets out clear procedures for reporting, investigating and addressing violations, so that accountability is built in at every level. Each policy has its own dedicated redressal body. The Committee on Gender Sensitization Against Sexual Harassment (COGSASH) serves women, and the Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) serves transgender persons. Special attention goes to protecting transgender and gender-diverse members of our community, which reflects JGU’s commitment to intersectional equity. Training and sensitisation programmes build awareness and compliance among faculty, staff and students.

Through these policies, JGU creates a safe, respectful campus climate that upholds the dignity and rights of every member of the community.

Policy on Non-Discrimination against Women

Policy Details

  • Policy Title: Policy on Non-Discrimination against Women

  • Year Reviewed: 2026

  • Primary SDG Alignment: SDG 5 (Targets 5.1 and 5.2), SDG 10 and SDG 16 (Target 16.b)

  • Redressal Channel: cogsash@jgu.edu.in

1. Policy Objective & Purpose

JGU is committed to gender equality and to the dignity of women in every part of university life. The policy is aligned with SDG 5 and rests on the Constitution of India, UGC regulations and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. It maintains zero tolerance for sexual harassment, gender discrimination and retaliation.

2. Scope & Applicability

This policy applies across classrooms, research centres, workplaces, hostels, common areas, online platforms, fieldwork and university-approved travel. It covers admissions, hiring, assessment, housing, services, healthcare, extracurricular activities and general conduct.

3. Guiding Principles

  • Equality and dignity: every woman at JGU studies, teaches, researches and works with equal opportunity and respect.

  • Zero tolerance: no space for gender-based violence, threats, bullying or reprisal.

  • Confidentiality and care: complaints are handled in confidence, with support for those who come forward.

4. Key Operational Provisions

  • Conduct that is prohibited:

    • Sex- or gender-based discrimination in admissions, hiring, advancement, grading, opportunities or services.

    • Sexual harassment and gender-based violence.

    • Bullying, stereotyping, stigmatisation or exclusion of women.

    • Retaliation against women who report or cooperate in investigations.

  • Access and inclusion:

    • Equal access to facilities and programmes, and support for safe movement and leadership.

    • Accommodations for pregnant and parenting women.

  • Prevention and sensitisation:

    • Mandatory training for all members of the community and ongoing awareness campaigns.

    • Women’s rights content in the curriculum.

  • Safety and facilities:

    • Secure hostels, washrooms and campus spaces, with lighting, emergency contacts and gender-neutral facilities where needed.

5. Roles & Institutional Governance

  • COGSASH: handles complaints, with multiple reporting channels and timely, confidential resolution.

  • Investigative committee: conducts impartial inquiries under UGC guidelines, the 2013 Act and Supreme Court mandates.

  • Sukoon Health / Wellness Centre: provides counselling, support groups and advocacy for complainants.

  • Registrar and Chief Proctor: receive reports and support redressal.

6. Grievance Redressal, Reporting & Whistleblower Protection

Complaints can be made through the online portal run by COGSASH, by email to cogsash@jgu.edu.in, through the Registrar’s or Chief Proctor’s offices, or in person (in writing or orally) to COGSASH members, the Registrar, the Chief Proctor or on-campus counsellors. Complainants, witnesses and authorised representatives may report, and anonymous complaints are accepted. Details are shared only on a need-to-know basis. Retaliation of any kind, including academic or professional reprisal, is prohibited. Complaints are acknowledged promptly, a preliminary response or investigation begins within two working days, and complainants receive regular progress updates.

7. Monitoring, Performance Indicators & Public Reporting

The policy is monitored through audits, climate surveys and case reviews. The university also works with women’s organisations and campus clubs, partners with NGOs and government bodies, and includes men and all gender identities in education to build allyship.

8. Policy Review Cycle

The policy is updated every year to reflect legal changes, best practice and campus feedback.

 

Policy on Non-Discrimination against Transgender Persons

Policy Details

  • Policy Title: Policy on Non-Discrimination against Transgender Persons

  • Year Reviewed: 2026

  • Primary SDG Alignment: SDG 5, SDG 10 (Targets 10.2 and 10.3) and SDG 16 (Target 16.b)

  • Redressal Channel: adc@jgu.edu.in

  • Public Verification: Published on the JGU website

1. Policy Objective & Purpose

JGU is committed to the dignity, equality and rights of transgender persons. The policy prohibits discrimination, harassment and exclusion based on gender identity or expression, in line with Indian law, including the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and international human rights standards.

2. Scope & Applicability

This policy applies to students, faculty, staff, working professionals and others associated with the university, in India and abroad. It covers the key terms of transgender persons, gender identity and gender expression.

3. Guiding Principles

  • Dignity and equality: every transgender and gender-diverse member of the community is respected and included.

  • Identity and expression: gender identity and expression are protected in all aspects of university life.

  • Confidentiality: information about a person’s gender identity is protected.

4. Key Operational Provisions

  • Conduct that is prohibited:

    • Discrimination in admissions, recruitment, academics, housing or services based on transgender status.

    • Harassment, bullying or victimisation.

    • Denying access to facilities that match a person’s gender identity.

    • Misgendering or refusing to use a person’s preferred name and pronouns.

  • Institutional commitments:

    • Gender-inclusive facilities, such as restrooms and hostels.

    • Sensitive counselling, support services and health referrals.

    • Protection of the confidentiality of gender identity information.

    • Education of the campus community on inclusion and rights, built into orientation, training and campus programming.

5. Roles & Institutional Governance

  • Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC): receives complaints, conducts impartial inquiry and oversees resolution. It meets regularly to monitor trends and recommend policy improvements.

  • Wellness Centre: offers support services and advocacy for complainants during resolution.

  • Chief Proctor’s Office, Human Resources and faculty members: receive written and email reports and support redressal.

6. Grievance Redressal, Reporting & Whistleblower Protection

Complaints can be made through the online portal managed by the ADC, in writing or by email to the ADC Member Secretary, a faculty member, the Chief Proctor’s Office or Human Resources, or orally with the help of designated officials. Victims, witnesses and others acting on behalf of affected persons may report. Anonymous reports are accepted within the limits investigations require, and prompt reporting is encouraged. Access to information is limited to those directly involved, and the identities of complainants and witnesses are protected. Retaliation is prohibited, with enforced protections and sanctions. Investigations are completed within two days of reporting, with fair handling and protection against retaliation.

7. Monitoring, Performance Indicators & Public Reporting

The ADC oversees resolutions, tracks trends across cases and recommends improvements to the policy. Transgender awareness and inclusion are built into orientation, training and campus programming.

8. Policy Review Cycle

The policy is assessed regularly and updated as needed, in consultation with transgender members of the community.