AUSG September report: New Committees finalised

On Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, the Public Relations Department (PRD) of the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) released the monthly report for September 2025 to the student body via email. The report includes an overview of all “initiatives, events, and policy actions undertaken by each ministry over the past month.” 

The AUSG has established 6 new specialised committees, namely the Workers’ Welfare Committee, the Committee of National Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Committee for Financial Accessibility, Inclusion, and Resources (C-FAIR), Committee on Institutional Conduct and Accountability (CICA), and Constitution Review Committee (CRC).

Workers’ Welfare Committee

The Workers’ Welfare Committee  (WWC) is a standing committee with a focus on “job security” and “protection against mistreatment” for workers. Also, “providing financial assistance through emergency funds and facilitating access to insurance”. This follows the conclusion of the recent workers' protest, where the lack of grievance mechanisms for workers was widely discussed.

Committee of National Engagement 

The Committee of National Engagement (CNE) aims to “strengthen student participation in local and national issues” by “facilitating protests, issuing collective statements”. It also aims at “building relationships with student unions across public and private universities” and engaging meaningfully with Asawarpur residents. CNE will also address the recent changes in Residence Life Policy and the requirement for AUSG candidates to sign political undertakings.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s agenda includes conducting a comprehensive survey on diversity across the university, improving the accessibility of the Ashoka Bridge Programme, strengthening the grievance mechanisms for cases of discrimination, and “implementing affirmative action policies”. The committee also aims to work with the Office of Learning Support (OLS) to address “academic accessibility issues”. This committee is composed of ten members “representing religious minorities, marginalised castes, gender minorities, and international students”, with participation from different collectives and unions.

Committee for Financial Accessibility, Inclusion, and Resources (C-FAIR)

The C-FAIR, in collaboration with the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Finance Department, and Career Development Office, aims to serve as a central hub for financial aid processes, publish annual reports on campus affordability, advocate for “policy changes to reduce financial barriers”, and create “equitable opportunities for career development and skill-building for students on financial aid.”

Committee on Institutional Conduct and Accountability (CICA)

The Committee on Institutional Conduct and Accountability, via 3 working groups,  will aim at ensuring that bodies like CADI, CASH, among other statutory bodies and administrative offices, “operate with accountability, transparency, and accessibility.”

Constitution Review Committee (CRC)

The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) will conduct “a comprehensive review of the existing AUSG Constitution”, organise town halls and surveys to gather student feedback, and draft “constitutional amendments” and give semesterly progress reports to the AUSG. CRC includes five core members drawn from the House of Representatives (HoR), the Council, and the Election Commission.

Inductions for all of these committees are concluding soon and will begin their mandated work in full swing. Out of these 6 committees, the Committee of National Engagement and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee have not yet sent their induction emails to the student body.

Jazbaa

The cultural ministry hosted events including Onam, Fresher’s Night, and Garba Night, each drawing huge student participation and multiple sponsorships. Jazbaa also conducted the first event of the inclusivity department - ‘Singnum’, on the International Day of Sign Languages (September 23rd), which showcased various interactive games.

Ministry of Community Well-Being (MCWB)

The MCWB restored PadCare machines, surveyed campus health needs, conducted a HumRaahi workshop and has planned a health camp guided by student survey. It also met with the Student Care Office to improve transparency and support systems.

Ministry of Academic Affairs (MAA)The MAA hosted ‘Meet the Academic Societies’ and ‘Tech It Easy’ workshops to help students engage academically. It launched a Support & Research Department and opened office hours for feedback, with upcoming plans for mentorship and study spaces.

Sports Ministry

The Sports Ministry launched a Student Athlete Handbook, streamlined reimbursements, and held captain sensitisation workshops. It also introduced organised HIIT sessions for non-athletes and a jersey designing competition, and has planned a mentorship program to boost campus sports engagement.

Environment MinistryThe Environment Ministry put up stalls at the SDG Expo and mess, donated leftover thrift items, and opened a Sustainability Guide Whatsapp group. Their plans include new recycling points and reuse initiatives to promote sustainable practices.

Ministry of TechnologyThe Ministry of Technology has launched a new AI chatbot and is currently undertaking a major (AUSG) platform revamp for better UI/UX, compatibility and accessibility with some additional functionality to the features, which is approximately 80% complete. The Ministry also launched the “Ashokan Around” platform (to connect Ashokans in new cities with local Ashokans). Their upcoming plans include promoting Mail Cat and launching tech awareness posts.

Campus Life Ministry (CLM)The CLM drafted and discussed smog week proposals with the admin, extended mess and Fuelzone timings, revised the HealthyNook menu, and addressed student grievances regarding the layout and structure of the new campus. CLM ensured standardised design for the upcoming residence halls and provided masks to didis and bhaiyas in worsening pollution. Their plans include launching a North Indian outlet, summarising new residence policies, collaborating on the International Student Handbook, and creating a policy repository for easy access.

(Edited by Fatema Tambawalla)