In India, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 1 in 7 adults require care for one or more mental health conditions. Despite this enormous need, there is a dearth of Indian mental health professionals. Indeed, we know many mental health conditions can be effectively treated at relatively low cost, yet the gap between people needing care and those with access to care remains substantial.
With respect to depression alone, estimates suggest at least 280 million people worldwide are currently affected. In 2017, before the covid-19 pandemic, the WHO labelled India the world’s “most depressed country”. While India’s rank has improved in the intervening years, depression, anxiety, and a multitude of other mental health issues still exert tremendous personal and societal costs.
Health Centre
JGU Health Centre has established local collaborations with Multi-Specialty Hospitals such as Tulip Multi-Specialty Hospital, Crossroad Hospital and Bhatla Heart & General Hospital, ensuring access to specialised healthcare services for our students, staff & their family members. Furthermore, we also have a tie-up with prestigious hospitals like Max Hospital, Fortis Hospital to enhance the quality of healthcare services provided for the betterment of health for all.
The Health Centre has established a collaboration with Apollo Pharmacy for 24 x 7 availability of quality medical equipment & medicines required by students, staff & their family members. Home delivery of medicines is also available on request.
The Health Center has a tie up with Dr Lal Path Labs, their representatives collect samples at the Health Center daily and provide reports at discounted rates. Having such facilities within our Health Centre saves time and provides convenience for all individuals seeking medical help.
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JGU’s collaboration with YourDOST aims to act as an enabler in fulfilling academic, social and personal potential of the JGU Community.
YourDOST is India’s first and the largest online mental health and emotional wellness Platform. This initiative ‘brings to you expert advice from 900+ Experts, with complete privacy, confidentiality, neutrality and anonymity’. YourDOST offers a range of services that includes Stress Management; Time Management; Confidence Building; Career Coaching; Relationship Management; Sexual Wellness and much more. The Counsellors will guide everyone in gaining understanding and insight to develop emotional resilience and put into effect real change in individual behaviour, if the circumstances so require. According to the World Health Organisation, one in every four Indians is battling stress. Students, in particular, are seeing an increase in stress levels in recent times.
JGU has underwritten all costs in relation to the services. Any student or member of the JGU community using their services need not pay anything to YourDOST.
Sukoon
‘Sukoon’ is committed to reimagining the way mental healthcare is delivered in India. They believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, evidence-based and personalized care. ‘Sukoon’ firmly believes that mental health is as important as physical health and through a compassionate, personalised approach to mental healthcare, they hope to add deep value to all lives at the JGU.
‘Sukoon’ offers free-of-cost services, and their facility is located just next to JGU’s CWCS, opposite faculty housing in the Health Centre Lane.
Here’s what you can expect from Sukoon:
The Health Centre actively engages with the local communities through various programs aimed at promoting health and well-being. These initiatives include blood donation camps organised by dedicated student volunteers, highly subsidised blood investigation camps, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training, Automatic External Defibrillator training etc. We firmly believe that by actively participating in these programs, we can contribute to the overall health and well-being of the students, staff members, family members and community.
To keep everyone well-informed and updated on health-related matters, the Health Centre regularly sends health advisories to students, faculty and staff members. These advisories cover a wide range of topics, including preventive measures, seasonal health concerns, general well-being tips, healthy nutrition habits, exercise modules, and proactive approach to health promotion.
The Health Centre offers free OPD and IPD services to all the students, faculty, staff, workers and their family members associated with the university. This approach ensures that everyone has access to quality healthcare without any financial burden.
To enhance the patient’s experience, the Health Centre provides a convenient pick-up and drop-off service by using battery operated golf carts. This service ensures that patients can easily and comfortably reach the Health Centre from their location within the premises in no time.
The Health Centre is equipped with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances. These ambulances are readily available 24 x 7 to transfer patients from the Health Centre to higher-level medical facilities if required. The ambulances with a nursing staff are stationed at sports ground, polo ground and special event locations on a daily basis. This provision ensures smooth functioning of such events and immediate medical attention in case of any medical emergencies.
Recognizing the importance of health & well-being, the physiotherapy Centre provides Yoga training classes and Pilates classes for physical and mental relaxation, promoting overall health and wellness.
The Health Centre has an in-house laboratory setup, allowing for convenient and efficient in-house, free testing services to students, faculty, staff, workers and their family members. This ensures quick and accurate diagnosis, enabling prompt medical intervention when required.
JGU regularly extends invitations to external organisations to engage in sports activities and events alongside our own students. This collaborative approach allows for a more inclusive and enriching sports experience for all involved.
Magnus is JGU’s annual sports competition with thousands of students from all over India participating in various sports activities. The 10th edition of Magnus was held in March 2023 with 30+ universities and 819 external players participating.
JGU has regular practice matches with other local institutions/universities including the Sonipat Sports Club, Jamia University, Sonipat Kabaddi Academy and Ashoka University.
Shared sports events in the past year:
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All sports facilities available in the campus |
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S.no |
Name of sport/event |
Highlights |
Number |
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1 |
Football Field |
Lush green football field supported with flood lights (550 lux) |
1 |
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2 |
Hockey Field |
Grass Hockey field with flood lights |
1 |
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3 |
Basketball Courts |
Synthetic basketball courts (Deco Turf) with flood lights (550 lux) |
2 |
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4 |
Tennis Courts |
Synthetic courts (Deco Turf) of international standards with flood lights (550 lux) |
3 |
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5 |
Gymnasium |
World class machines with separate cardio, strength and stretching sections |
1 |
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6 |
Kabaddi field |
Cushioned kabaddi mats |
1 |
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7 |
Yoga & Dance fitness Hall |
High quality cushioned floor and mirrors to create exquisite atmosphere |
1 |
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8 |
Volleyball Court |
One clay & one synthetic court |
2 |
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9 |
Cricket Ground |
Lush green cricket ground has two turf pitches at the centre and the entire area is supported with massive flood lights. It’s of International standards. |
1 |
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10 |
Cricket Pitches |
One turf and two cemented pitches and the entire area is supported with flood lights |
3 |
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11 |
Jogging Track |
Cushioned jogging track |
1 |
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12 |
Outdoor Badminton Courts |
Synthetic flooring, entire arena is supported with flood lights (300lux) |
2 |
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13 |
Table Tennis table |
1 Stag DX 1000, 1 Stag Americas & 1 Stag Club Mode |
3 |
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14 |
Swimming Pool |
50×20 mt. swimming pool which is equipped with all the modern amenities |
1 |
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15 |
Mini Splash pool |
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1 |
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16 |
MMA/Taekwondo |
Cushioned kabaddi mats to ensure the safety of all participants |
1 |
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17 |
Student common room in academic block |
It’s a recreational room consisting of chess, carrom, Snooker Table, pool & foosball tables |
1 |
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18 |
Meditation Room |
A total area of 675 sq. ft. featuring high ceilings, creating a serene and peaceful ambiance. |
1 |
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18 |
Mini gyms in sh-3 & sh-4 |
Cardio Machines & Multistations |
2 |
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19 |
Multipurpose Sports Arena |
Basketball, tennis, tennis practice wall, volleyball, badminton etc. |
2 |
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20 |
Common rooms in the student housing |
Table tennis |
9 |
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Pool table |
9 |
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Foosball |
4 |
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Snooker table |
1 |
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Chess & Carrom boards |
11 each |
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List of planned facilities that may be functional in the near future |
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State of Art Sports Complex with the following additional facilities |
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S.no |
Name of sport/event |
Number |
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1 |
Yoga & Dance-fitness Hall |
1 |
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2 |
10 m Shooting range |
1 |
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3 |
Gymnasium |
1 |
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4 |
Basketball courts |
3 |
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5 |
Volleyball courts |
4 |
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6 |
Badminton courts |
12 |
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7 |
Table tennis |
6 |
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8 |
Squash courts |
6 |
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9 |
Running track |
1 |
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10 |
Paddle Tennis |
4 |
| List of all sports facilities available in the campus | |||
| S.no | Name of sport/event | Highlights | Quantity |
| 1 | Football Field | Lush green football field supported with flood lights (550 lux) | 1 |
| 2 | Hockey Field | Grass Hockey field with flood lights | 1 |
| 3 | Basketball Courts | Synthetic basketball courts (Deco Turf) with flood lights (550 lux) | 2 |
| 4 | Tennis Courts | Synthetic courts (Deco Turf) of international standards with flood lights (550 lux) | 3 |
| 5 | Gymnasium | World class machines with separate cardio, strength and stretching sections | 1 |
| 6 | Kabaddi field | Cushioned kabaddi mats | 1 |
| 7 | Yoga & Dance fitness Hall | High quality cushioned floor and mirrors to create exquisite atmosphere | 1 |
| 8 | Volleyball Court | One clay & one synthetic court | 2 |
| 9 | Cricket Ground | Lush green cricket ground has two turf pitches at the centre and the entire area is supported with massive flood lights. It’s of International standards. | 1 |
| 10 | Cricket Pitches | One turf and two cemented pitches and the entire area is supported with flood lights | 3 |
| 11 | Jogging Track | Cushioned jogging track | 1 |
| 12 | Indoor Badminton Courts | Vinyl flooring, entire arena is supported with flood lights (1000lux) | 2 |
| 13 | Table Tennis table | 2 Stag DX 1000 & 1 Stag Americas, entire arena is supported with flood lights (1000lux) | 3 |
| 14 | Swimming Pool | 50×20 mt. swimming pool which is equipped with all the modern amenities | 1 |
| 15 | Mini Splash pool | 1 | |
| 16 | MMA/Taekwondo | Cushioned kabaddi mats to ensure the safety of all participants | 1 |
| 17 | Student common room in academic block | It’s a recreational room consisting of chess, carrom, American pool & foosball tables | 1 |
| 18 | Mini gyms in sh-3 & sh-4 | Cardio Machines & multistations | 2 |
| 19 | Multipurpose Sports Arena | Basketball, tennis, tennis practice wall, volleyball, badminton etc. | 2 |
| 20 | Common rooms in the student housing | Table tennis | 9 |
| Pool table | 9 | ||
| Foosball | 4 | ||
| Snooker table | 1 | ||
| Chess & Carrom boards | 11 each | ||
| Names of sports events that we organize inviting other institutions | |
| S.no | Sport Event |
| 1 | ‘MAGNUS’ The Annual Sports Competition |
| 2 | Ryla Sport Meet |
| 3 | Alumni Sports meet |
| 4 | Practice matches with other institution/Universities |
Health Centre initiatives
Understanding the importance of sexual and reproductive health for our students, staff & family members, the Health Centre has implemented several measures to ensure their comfort and well-being. The ratio of Female doctors available in health Centre is higher than male doctors & the 24×7 availability of female doctors & nursing staff in Health Centre provides a comfortable environment for consultation.
Additionally, a specialised Gynecologist visits the Health Centre twice a week to address the specific needs of our students, regular referrals are also arranged as per their requirements. These steps have been taken to ensure that the students, faculty, staff, workers and their family members receive the best possible care and support in matters related to sexual and reproductive health.
Sexual Health Awareness Day
The Peer Educator Initiative under Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH) organised an event on Sexual Health Awareness Day on 11th September 2024. This day was dedicated to promoting education, open conversations, and respect around sexual health, myth busting and understanding consent. The event included an open conversation on sexual health, facilitated by Dr. Dahunlyne Shylla and the Peer Educators of JIBS, as well as a film screening of the documentary “Period. End of Sentence”.
Swabhimaan, a Centre for New Economics Studies (CNES) initiative
The premise of Swabhimaan is based on exploring the intersectionality of gender across the discourse of development studies, social policy, and entrepreneurship. The team engages with narratives of individuals who are bridging gaps in societal expectations of gendered identities, highlighting their value creation process, as an expression of their creativity, with an objective to highlight hitherto under-represented voices in the mainstream discourse.
View website Volume 2 Issue 3 – Sex EducationInternational Research Symposium on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a public health and human rights issue. It extends beyond physical health and includes the right to healthy, respectful relationships, inclusive, appropriate, and safe health services, access to reliable information, testing, and treatment, as well as prompt assistance and services (including access to affordable contraception).
Conversations on sexual and reproductive health also have implications for gender equality and related power dynamics, respect, safety, and freedom from stigma, violence, and discrimination. This symposium aimed to create a platform to dwell deeper on the various SRH issues and initiate critical dialogues around gender norms and existing business/governance structures that reproduce gender inequalities.
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Centre for Wellbeing and Counselling Services
CWCS is dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and mental health among all JGU students. The CWCS team consists of experienced and caring professionals, and is committed to providing confidential and non-judgmental support to address any emotional, psychological, or personal concerns students may encounter.
Services offered by CWCS:
The University Students Disciplinary Committee investigates such matters as per JGU Code of Conduct for Students. They can request a CWCS representation in particular cases. The committee’s post deliberations may have students attend mandatory sensitization sessions at CWCS. The Chief Proctors Office shares such communique with the CWCS office.
Partnership with YourDOST
YourDOST is India’s leading online emotional wellness platform. Students can sign up using their JGU email address which ensures unlimited and free access to all their services. The platform provides access to 24 x 7 x 365 unlimited one-to-one chat based counselling through professionals (psychologists, counsellors, career coaches) for instant help. Audio/video sessions are available for users who would like to avail such support. Users have access to the public discussion forums and 2000+ articles dealing with relevant issues; as well as access to discussion forums for JGU’s own students/staff members/faculties to help each other. On-site sessions (seminars/webinars/workshops) to create awareness on important mental health and well-being issues are also conducted in the campus.
Sukoon – Centre for Mental Health
Sukoon provides the following services to the JGU community:
Background
SDG target 3.9.1, calls for a substantial reduction in deaths and illnesses from air pollution. SDG target 11.6.2, aims to reduce the environmental impact of cities by improving air quality.
According to the dashboard presented in the Sustainable Development Report created by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), significant challenges remain in India for the indicator ‘age-standardised death rate attributable to household air pollution and ambient air pollution’. Major challenges persist in ‘production-based air pollution’ which has a negative performance rating.
AQI Monitoring System
JGU has installed an outdoor AQI monitoring system, with a set of sensors based on the Central Pollution Control Board’s AQI calculator, which measures PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO, O3 and NH3.
The AQI Monitoring System is used for identifying specific pollutants, taking action for reducing stationary sources of pollution, reporting longitudinal trends in data, and monitoring real time data for decision-making protocols in campus operations.
Smoking ban
Smoking inside the JGU campus, including both indoor and outdoor areas, is strictly prohibited.
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