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4.4.2 – Procedures and policies for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory,
library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc. (maximum 500 words) (information to be available in
institutional Website, provide link)
o Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Section (IDMS) of University looks
after creation, enhancement and maintenance of infrastructure depending on the
academic requirements like changes in the curriculum and introduction of new
programmes. Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Section (IDMS) office
comprises technical and administrative staff for overseeing (1) New Development
and (2) Maintenance of buildings, classrooms, laboratories and other
Infrastructure facilities. Maintenance requests received by IDMS are executed
as per defined standard operating procedures. Minor maintenance requests are
immediately taken care by IDMS. For maintenance requirements involving
significant expense, finance committee approvals are taken before work
execution. Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Committees (IDMC) have
been constituted in each institute. The committee is responsible for the smooth
execution of maintenance and similar activities in coordination with IDMS
office. o A dedicated Wireless Information and Networking Cell (WINCell) looks
after the IT Services, maintenance and its Management. There is a central
depository for software available on CHARUSAT Intranet. Upgradation of the
licensed software is carried out periodically and new software are purchased as
and when required. CHARUSAT network is protected by enhanced security with the
use of secure static IP and subneting which isolates it from other outer and
unsecured network threats. Enterprise level antivirus is implemented for
securing critical Data. o The library system at CHARUSAT has two components,
namely, Central Library and Institutional Libraries. The Central library caters
the general and common needs of students and faculty whereas the institutional
libraries cater to the highly specialized needs. The library has clear and
prominent display of floor plan, sign boards and fire alarms. Library
Automation software (SOUL) is used for Catalogue search and transactions. The
library committee is responsible for policy framing, implementation, monitoring
and developmental aspects of the library. The library policy encourages
physical access to the collection. o The campus has 2 Playgrounds regularly
used by students and staff for playing cricket, football, volley ball,
Basketball, Handball etc. Separate facilities are available for indoor games
like Table Tennis, Carom, Chess etc. The campus also has 2 Gymnasium with Multi
Gym facilities for utilization from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Dedicated staff in
Sports and cultural section is allocated for regular upkeep of sports and
gymnasium facilities. o Records of preventive maintenance, breakdown
maintenance, and log book of machines / equipment are maintained. Verification
of stock is carried at the end of every year and the missing or damaged items
are noted / writtenoff. Sophisticated equipment is covered under annual
maintenance contract. Budget provision of 1015 of capital expenditure is made
each year for maintenance expenses. o All the constituent institutes of
CHARUSAT are provided with all modern amenities like well equipped laboratories
with safety features, 24X7 WiFi enabled campus with high bandwidth, ICT enabled
class rooms / interactive theaters, auditoriums, seminar halls, computer
centers etc. Safety aspects of the students and teachers are considered and
wherever necessary, additional facilities like ventilation and air
conditioning, Aseptic area, Fire extinguisher and Incinerator for biological
waste are provided and regularly maintained.

https://charusat.ac.in/idmc/Policy_for_Maintaining_and_Utilising_Facilities/
CRITERION V – STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 – Student Support