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	<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>CRITERION VII -&nbsp; INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES</strong></span></div>
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	<span style="color:#008000;"><strong>7.1 - Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities</strong></span></div>
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	7.1.1 - Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year&nbsp;<strong>- <a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.1.1.Measures initiated by the Institution.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></div>
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	(i) Upload any additional information<strong> - CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.2 - The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation:&nbsp;<strong>- <a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.1.2.The Institution has facilities for alternate.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></div>
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	1. Solar energy&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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	2. Biogas plant</div>
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	3. Wheeling to the Grid&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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	4. Sensor-based energy conservation</div>
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	5. Use of LED bulbs/ power-efficient equipment&nbsp;</div>
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	&nbsp;A. Any 4 or All of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;B. Any 3 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;C. Any 2 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;D. Any 1of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;E. None of the above</div>
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	(i) Geotagged Photographs - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Any other relevant information<strong> - CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.3 - Describe the facilities in the institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within a maximum of 200 words)&nbsp; <a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.1.3.Degradable and non-degradable waste.pdf" target="_blank">-<strong>&nbsp;CLICK HERE</strong></a></div>
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	(i) Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with Government and other approved agencies <strong>- CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Geotagged photographs of the facilities<strong> - CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iii) Any other relevant information -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.4 - Water conservation facilities available in the Institution: -&nbsp;<a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.1.4.Water conservation facilities available in the Institution.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a></div>
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	1. Rain water harvesting</div>
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	2. Bore well /Open well recharge</div>
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	3. Construction of tanks and bunds</div>
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	4. Waste water recycling</div>
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	5. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus</div>
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	&nbsp;A. Any 4 or all of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;B. Any 3 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;C. Any 2 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;D. Any 1 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;E. None of the above</div>
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	(i) Geotagged photographs / videos of the facilities - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Any other relevant information - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.5 - Green campus initiatives include&nbsp; -<a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.1.5.Green campus initiatives include.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;<strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a></div>
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	7.1.5.1 - The institutional initiatives for greening the campus are as follows:</div>
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	1. Restricted entry of automobiles&nbsp;</div>
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	2. Use of bicycles/ Battery-powered vehicles</div>
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	3. Pedestrian-friendly pathways</div>
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	4. Ban on use of plastic</div>
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	5. Landscaping</div>
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	&nbsp;A. Any 4 or All of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;B. Any 3 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;C. Any 2 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;D. Any 1of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;E. None of the above</div>
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	(i) Geotagged photos / videos of the facilities -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Various policy documents / decisions circulated for implementation - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iii) Any other relevant documents - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.6 - Quality audits on environment and energy undertaken by the institution&nbsp;</div>
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	7.1.6.1 - The institution&rsquo;s initiatives to preserve and improve the environment and harness energy are confirmed through the following:</div>
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	1. Green audit</div>
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	2. Energy audit&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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	3. Environment audit</div>
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	4. Clean and green campus recognitions/awards</div>
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	5. Beyond the campus environmental promotional activities</div>
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	&nbsp;A. Any 4 or all of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;B. Any 3 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;C. Any 2 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;D. Any 1 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;E. None of the above</div>
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	(i) Reports on environment and energy audits submitted by the auditing agency<strong> - CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Certification by the auditing agency -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iii) Certificates of the awards received <strong>- CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iv) Any other relevant information -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.7 - The Institution has a disabled-friendly and barrier-free environment: -<strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.1.7.The Institution has a disabled-friendly.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></div>
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	1. Ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms and centres</div>
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	2. Disabled-friendly washrooms</div>
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	3. Signage including tactile path lights, display boards and signposts</div>
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	4. Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities: accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment, etc.</div>
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	5. Provision for enquiry and information: Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading materials, screen reading, etc.</div>
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	&nbsp;A. Any 4 or all of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;B. Any 3 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;C. Any 2 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;D. Any 1of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;E. None of the above&nbsp;</div>
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	(i) Geotagged photographs / videos of facilities - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Policy documents and brochures on the support to be provided - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iii) Details of the software procured for providing assistance - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iv) Any other relevant information <strong>- CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.8 - Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e. tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and other diversities (within a maximum of 200 words).&nbsp;</div>
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	(i) Supporting documents on the information provided (as reflected in the administrative and academic activities of the Institution) -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.9 - Sensitization of students and employees of the institution to constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens:&nbsp;</div>
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	(i) Details of activities that inculcate values necessary to transform students into responsible citizens -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Any other relevant information -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.10 - The institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic sensitization programmes in this regard:</div>
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	1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website</div>
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	2. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct</div>
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	3. Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators and other staff</div>
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	4. Annual awareness programmes on the Code of Conduct are organized</div>
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	&nbsp;A. All of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;B. Any 3 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;C. Any 2 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;D. Any 1 of the above</div>
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	&nbsp;E. None of the above</div>
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	(i) Code of Ethics - policy document - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Details of the monitoring committee composition and minutes of the committee meeting, number of programmes organized, reports on the various programmes, etc. in support of the claims - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iii) Any other relevant information - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	7.1.11 - Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals <a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.1.11.Institution celebrates organizes national.pdf" target="_blank">-<strong>&nbsp;CLICK HERE</strong></a></div>
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	(i) Annual report of the celebrations and commemorative events for during the year <strong>- CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(ii) Geotagged photographs of some of the events - <strong>CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	(iii) Any other relevant information -<strong> CLICK HERE</strong></div>
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	<span style="color:#008000;"><strong>7.2 - Best Practices</strong></span></div>
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	7.2.1 - Best practices as per the prescribed format of NAAC&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>- <a href="http://kitsguntur.ac.in/site/admin/up_files/7.2.1-21-22.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></div>
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	<span style="color:#008000;"><strong>7.3 - Institutional Distinctiveness</strong></span></div>
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	7.3.1 - Highlight the performance of the institution in an area distinct to its priority and thrust (within a maximum of 200 words)&nbsp;</div>
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	(i) Any other relevant information</div>
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	7.3.2 - Plan of action for the next academic year&nbsp;</div>
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