Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)
In response to the UGC’s XII Plan on Guidelines for Scheme of Equal Opportunity Centre for Colleges and Guidelines for Equitable Opportunity to the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) in HEIs, GPREC has set up the Equal Opportunity Centre (EOC) “to oversee the effective implementation of policies and programmes for disadvantaged groups, to provide guidance and counseling with respect to academic, financial, social and other matters and to enhance the diversity within the campus.” The Cell also works in accordance with India’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-4 (quality education), SDG-5 (gender equality), SDG-1 (no poverty), and SDG-8 (decent work and economic growth). Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) addresses the needs of socio-economically disadvantaged groups (SEDGs), as emphasized in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Vision
To ensure inclusive access and increased participation of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs).
Mission
- Cultivate a culture of empowerment for students from socio-economically disadvantaged groups
- Establish knowledge and provide awareness on issues related to equal opportunity
- Provide assistance for weaker groups of students to avail of all permissible scholarships, financial aid and other facilities.
- Prevent discrimination of all sorts within the university
EOC Members:
| S. No. | Name | Designation | Role |
| 1. | Dr. B. Sreenivasa Reddy | Principal | Chairperson |
| 2. | Dr. G V R Sagar, Assoc. Prof. of ECE | Liaison Officer of Equal Opportunity Cell | Member |
| 3. | Sri. K. Nagaiah | Asst. Prof. of HBS | Member |
| 4. | Dr. E. Ganesh, Asst. Prof. of CE | Faculty Representative | Member |
| 5. | Dr. V. Supraja, Asst.Prof. of ECE | Faculty Representative | Member |
| 6. | Mr. M. Venkateswar Reddy (239X1A0241, IV EEE) | Students Representative | Member |