Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Higher education institutions in particular necessitate that a plurality of approaches be adopted in their academic, operational, and functional spaces. These relate to multiple aspects including socioeconomic backgrounds, gender, age, geographical origin, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, caste, and abilities. In the particular case of higher education institutions, this also extends to pedagogical approaches, interdisciplinarity, academic offerings and inclusivity within leadership and governance structures.

JGU was founded on a commitment to become a model of excellence in higher education in India and the world. We believe that this can be achieved most sustainably through the development of an institutional culture that respects diversity and fosters inclusion. Over the next decade, we will prioritise efforts to create and sustain a diverse working, learning and living environment on the JGU campus, foster an environment that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and orientations, promote an intellectual culture that thrives at the intersection of disciplines and ideas, and build a reputation for being a diverse, equitable and global university.

JGU had outlined 16 key indicators of diversity and inclusion for the institution:

1. National Origin
2. State Origin
3. Gender Parity
4. Age
5. Religion & Caste
6. Educational & Professional Background
7. Disability
8. Academic Offerings & Interdisciplinarity
9. Pedagogy
10. Research & Disciplinary Diversity
11. International Collaborations & Partnerships
12. Governance & Leadership
13. Student Financial Inclusion
14. Inclusive Teaching & Learning
15. Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
16. Community Outreach & Engagement

View JGU’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy