The Institution is committed to fostering an ethical environment that prioritizes inclusivity and equal opportunities for all, irrespective of gender, caste, creed, race, color, language, religion, political belief, national or social origin, property, birth, or status. This inclusive ethos has resulted in approximately 30% female student enrollment over the past five academic years. The faculty and staff gender ratio is maintained at 70:30, with women occupying significant roles such as Head of Department, Innovation Council Convenor, IPR Cell Coordinator, Business Incubation Officer, and leaders of various clubs and professional bodies.

To promote gender equality, the Institution has established a Gender Sensitisation Committee responsible for implementing the Gender Sensitisation Policy. Regular Gender Audits by external experts are conducted to ensure adherence to gender-related regulations.

Facilities for Women on Campus

Gender sensitivity is ingrained in the institution's cultural fabric and its surrounding community, as demonstrated by the following facilities:

(a) Security Facilities

• Trained guards and housekeeping staff are stationed throughout the campus.
• Security checkpoints are present at all campus entry points.
• A comprehensive surveillance network, including a monitored control room and CCTV cameras, is in place.
• Members of the Anti-ragging Squad and Committee take turns ensuring security and discipline.
• Safety awareness campaigns for women are conducted through workshops, seminars, guest lectures, rallies, NSS camps, and student volunteers.
• Separate hostels for boys and girls with dedicated wardens are provided.

(b) Counselling

• A professional counselor is available three days a week for student counseling.
• A robust mentoring system supports students’ academic, emotional, social, and intellectual development across all years and streams.
• The Internal Complaints Committee and Grievance Redressal Cell for staff and students systematically address complaints, including anonymous submissions through a designated letter-box near the Principal’s Office.

(c) Common Rooms

• Distinct common rooms are available for male and female students.
• Ladies' washrooms are equipped with sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines for hygienic disposal.

(d) Other Measures

• Courses such as Values and Ethics in Engineering Practice, Constitution of India, and Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition are included in the curriculum to address issues of equality and gender sensitisation.
• In co-curricular activities, the Institution ensures equal opportunity and participation for both male and female students and teachers in sports and cultural programs.
• Female students are encouraged to apply for scholarships under AICTE Pragati and Government of West Bengal Kanyashree Schemes.
• Self-defense workshops for female students are organized by the NSS Unit.
• International Women’s Day is celebrated annually with panel discussions and expert talks on gender equality.

(e) Community Outreach

• Free multi-specialty medical camps and awareness campaigns are organized in neighboring villages to educate rural women about health, hygiene, and the importance of child education.

Thus, the Institution ensures a gender-sensitive atmosphere, promoting equal opportunities and safety for all.

A. Alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures

B. Management of the various types of degradable and nondegradable waste

C. Water conservation

D. Green campus initiatives

E. Disabled-friendly, barrier free environment

1. Green audit / Environment audit

2. Energy audit

3. Clean and green campus initiatives

4. Beyond the campus environmental promotion and sustainability activities.

Techno International New Town (TINT) embraces diversity and inclusivity through a variety of cultural events and initiatives that promote communal harmony and socio-economic inclusiveness. These efforts, coupled with sensitization programs, contribute to the holistic development and societal contribution of TINT's students and employees.

Cultural, Regional, and Linguistic Inclusiveness: TINT fosters diversity through a range of cultural events organised by various extra-curricular activity Clubs. These events serve as platforms where students and teachers can exhibit their talents notwithstanding linguistic or regional differences.

• Basanta Utsab, Qurbani, and Christmas Celebrations organised by Hridmajhare Club of Performing Arts feature performances in Bengali, Hindi, English, and even Arabic.

• Similarly, Litwits Literary Club organises poetry festivals, debates and elocution contests, encouraging participation in multiple languages.

• The Photography and Art Exhibitions by Aesthetica Art Club and TINT Photography Club celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of India.

• TINT Talkies promotes inclusivity by promoting film-making across socio-economic and regional boundaries.

• Events like Yagvik Annual Cultural Fest and Aarambh Freshers’ Welcome provide opportunities for showcasing vernacular cultures, strengthening bonds among students from different socio-cultural backgrounds.

Promoting Communal Harmony: At TINT, festivals such as Saraswati Puja, Viswakarma Puja, Eid, and Christmas are celebrated with enthusiasm, embracing the beliefs and differences of the diverse community. Even during challenging times like the pandemic, TINT ensured active participation in these celebrations through virtual platforms, fostering a sense of unity and communal harmony among students and staff members.

Socio-economic Diversities: TINT demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity by providing assistance to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds through dedicated scholarship schemes. Moreover, the institution collaborates with various NGOs, including CRY, Art of Living Organization and Lifeline Foundation, to extend support to marginalized sections of society. Activities such as slum development programs, literacy workshops, awareness campaigns on public health and hygiene, and free medical camps for the underprivileged are organized by the NSS Unit of the institution. Furthermore, initiatives like exhibition-cum-sale of handicraft items made by students and donation drives for flood and cyclone relief demonstrate TINT's efforts towards socio-economic inclusiveness.

Sensitization of Students and Employees:

• Constitutional Obligations: TINT emphasises the importance of constitutional values through activities like the celebration of Independence Day & Republic Day. Mandatory courses on the Indian Constitution and Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition in the engineering curriculum contribute to students’ understanding of constitutional ideals.
• Fundamental Duties and Rights: The institution conducts various activities, like webinars on constitutional rights and obligations and campaigns to promote a drug-free India aimed at instilling the values and responsibilities of good citizenship.
• Social Responsibilities: TINT undertakes several initiatives to cultivate a sense of social responsibility among its stakeholders. These include blood donation camps, slum development projects, promotion of social entrepreneurship, literacy campaigns, awareness programs on health and hygiene, tree plantation drives, donation of old books and essential items, and participation in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. During COVID-19 pandemic, TINT organised Vaccination Camps with staff, students and alumni to offer voluntary help to the COVID-19 victims and their families.

Best Practice-1:  Holistic Development by Fostering Research Culture and Promoting Liberal Arts

Objective: The practice aims to foster breakthrough research and impact through strategic investments, develop major multidisciplinary programs aligned with institutional and societal needs, instil a research culture in students, and optimize solutions for economic outcomes. It also seeks to enhance students’ cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being, nurturing responsible citizens with strong moral and ethical values.

Context: At TINT, we aim to establish a culture of innovation and change, enhance research and academic impact, and develop strategic partnerships with industry and top educational institutions. Engineering education necessitates continuous updates through research and literature surveys to bridge gaps between curriculum, industry, and societal needs. Participative learning, like Hackathons, motivates students. TINT's Research and Development Cell supports these goals.

Additionally, addressing lifestyle diseases, psychological issues, and ethical degradation among youth through extracurricular activities, social outreach, and sports is essential for holistic student development.

The Practice: According to the directive of the Academic Committee, the research projects fall under the purview of the Research & Development Cell and the Institute’s Innovation Council (IIC). This practice involves:

• Guidance and Scrutiny: Student projects are scrutinized and guided, with measures suggested to develop them into viable research projects.
• Collaboration and Publication: Encouraging collaboration between teachers and students on research articles, sending deserving entries to recognized journals, and presenting papers at prestigious conferences.
• Training and Competitions: Organizing Short Term Training Programs, Workshops, and Project Competitions on emerging trends in science and technology.
• Interdisciplinary Research: Identifying key areas for interdisciplinary research based on industry and societal needs.
• Funding Proposals: Submitting project proposals and reports to bodies like DSIR, AICTE, DRDO, DST, MOE, and MSME to secure funding and grants.
• Infrastructure and Research Ambience: Suggesting improvements to infrastructural facilities for academic and sponsored research, and enhancing the research environment.
• Mentorship for Competitions: Providing guidance and mentorship for students participating in national-level project competitions like Smart India Hackathon.
• Technical Networking: Active student chapters of ACM, ISTE, IEI, and GDSC promote networking in technical subjects.
• Technical Clubs: Genesis Science & Technology Club and TINT Coding Club organize contests to keep students engaged in technical challenges and foster a competitive spirit.
• Cultural Clubs: Various cultural clubs organize events and competitions showcasing talents across linguistic, regional, and religious diversities.
• Social Responsibility: The NSS Unit actively conducts programs to instil social responsibility in students.

Evidence of Success: Collaborative research works and successes in national-level competitions like Smart India Hackathon demonstrate the effectiveness of the practice.

• Teams from TINT have been among the top 3 positions at SIH 2022 and 2023.
• TINT has hosted the SIH for Eastern Zone at the National level in 2022.
• Our students have won MSME Idea Challenge 3.0.
• Project from TINT was awarded Gold Medal at the Global Youth Invention and Innovation Fair 2023 at Bogor, Indonesia.

Additionally, cultural engagement and social responsibility have been fostered through various programmes and events. Free Medical Camps and Slum Development Progrmmes have been instrumental in fostering academic social responsibility among students and staff of TINT.

Problems Encountered:

Challenges include infrastructural limitations, financial constraints, and the need for continuous efforts to engage students in research activities. Balancing academic and extracurricular commitments remains a challenge. Additional funding is required for equipment and facilities.

Notes: The proactive Institute Management is allocating substantial funds for research infrastructure. Collaboration with other institutions is expanding research resources. Students are encouraged to pursue diverse interests through various programs and contests.

Best Practice-2: Green Initiative: Tree Plantation and Ecological Measures

Objective: The practice aims to raise awareness of environmental issues among students, staff, and society, promote sustainable development, contribute to afforestation in urban areas, implement the 3 'R' policy (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) on campus, and beautify areas for scenic enhancement.

Context: At TINT, we prioritize compassionate and mindful education. Our Green Initiative aims to cultivate eco-friendly practices, ensuring a clean, green, and plastic-free campus. Through collective efforts of students, staff, and faculty, we aim to create sustainable environment, conserving energy and minimizing waste. Engaging students in these initiatives fosters awareness and equips them with skills to address environmental challenges, crucial in tackling climate change.

The Practice: TINT implements a comprehensive Green Initiative through various programs:

• Collaborating with NKDA and Green for Life Foundation, afforestation projects at 2 locations in New Town have resulted to the plantation of near about 2000 trees planted by students and staff.
• Students receive university-awarded marks for planting trees, incentivizing green activity.
• On World Environment Day, joint campaigns by NSS Unit and IIC feature eco-friendly posters created by students.
• World Earth Day sees diverse activities like blood donation camps, tree planting, and poster competitions.
• A MOU with WWF provided 100 saplings for planting.
• Medicinal plant cultivation educates students on herbal properties.
• Plastic usage is prohibited, and solar energy powers a portion of campus electricity.
• Energy-efficient lighting and rainwater harvesting optimize resource use.
• Waste disposal involves organic and inorganic waste segregation.
• Regular green and energy audits ensure effective implementation of the Green Initiative.

Evidence of Success:

• Green for Life Foundation recognized TINT for planting over 1800 saplings at nearby locations outside the Campus.
• The campus boasts lush lawns and gardens where students nurture various plants under professional guidance.
• Increasing student participation in plantation and awareness programs is observed.
• Students gain knowledge of local flora and develop environmental awareness.
• TINT is a minimal-plastic-use zone.
• Solar energy meets 17-20% of the college's power needs.

Problems Encountered: Challenges faced during the Green Initiative practice include the need for long-term commitment, resources, and manpower; sourcing healthy saplings; motivating students due to limited environmental awareness; and the high cost of plastic alternatives. Additionally, generating sufficient solar power to meet energy demands in the Institution remains a challenge.

Notes:  Suggestions for future green initiatives include developing eco-friendly interior spaces, establishing vertical gardens, forming student-gardener teams, and organizing inter-departmental competitions based on green practices within the campus. TINT aims to extend its green ideology to the neighborhood and city, identifying and adopting "The TINT Tree" to gift to neighboring institutions and initiate green dialogues.

Techno Internatinal New Town (TINT) is distinguished by its unwavering commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on transforming scientific knowledge into marketable products and services that drive economic progress and societal well-being. TINT aims to build a sustainable ecosystem that fosters innovative thinking and entrepreneurial skills, encouraging students to explore new concepts and processes, leading to groundbreaking activities during their academic tenure.

Encouraging Entrepreneurial Success

In the past five years, 21 TINT graduates have become successful entrepreneurs, opting to commercialize their innovative ideas despite lucrative job offers from multinational corporations. These graduates have created significant employment opportunities, demonstrating TINT’s role in nurturing entrepreneurial spirit and providing essential support, such as mentorship, strategic guidance, and practical assistance in establishing startup ventures.

The Role of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Established in 2016, TINT’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) has been crucial in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students. The EDC organized classes featuring case studies and practical exercises designed to develop entrepreneurial attitudes. Additionally, the EDC hosted seminars and expert talks on various aspects of startup ventures, giving students a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape. These activities are now integrated into the Institution Innovation Cell (IIC), enhancing their scope and impact.

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC): Formalizing Innovation and Entrepreneurship

TINT stands out in West Bengal for systematically formalizing its approach to innovation and entrepreneurship by adopting the National Innovation and Start-up Policy (NISP) 2019 for students and faculty. TINT established the IIC in 2021 to cultivate a structured culture of innovation, positioning itself within a national network of institutions dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. IIC-TINT regularly organizes workshops on entrepreneurship, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Detailed Project Reports (DPR), Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), awareness programs, and motivational talks. Successful alumni entrepreneurs frequently share their experiences with current students, providing valuable insights and inspiration.

Showcasing Entrepreneurial Talent

A notable event demonstrating TINT's commitment to entrepreneurship are the inter-college Business Idea Competitions organized annually by IIC-TINT. Distinguished jury members evaluated and awarded the three best business ideas, which are then nominated to the TINT Incubation Cell. Top five ideas are recommended for patenting through the IPR Cell. TINT students have also excelled in other competitions, such as the Business Idea Competition organized by the All-India Management Association in February 2019, and  Industry Motivation Campaign in collaboration with MSME in February 2021, which provided valuable information on financial aid for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Incubation and Pre-Incubation Support

TINT’s Incubation and Pre-incubation Cells foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among young minds, guiding them from idea generation to startup development. The TINT Business Incubation Centre has supported six startup ventures, which are now ready to enter the commercial market. This Centre encourages students and faculty with innovative ideas to develop them into commercial products, bridging the gap between academia and industry and offering support for patent applications.

S.N. Bose Centre for Pre-Incubation

The S.N. Bose Centre for Pre-Incubation at TINT plays a critical role in supporting ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs by transforming their ideas into minimum-viable products. This intensive program combines business training, expert support, coaching, and mentoring to accelerate the development of innovative ideas. Students and working professionals with startup aspirations or product ideas can participate in live workshops to test, validate, and refine their business concepts. They also receive individualized support from the incubation team to build their startups from scratch. Early-stage venture co-founders can qualify for the IIMU Incubation Centre program, enhancing their entrepreneurial journey.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell

TINT’s IPR Cell manages the institution’s intellectual property activities, including patent, copyright, and design filings. The primary objective of the IPR Cell is to promote innovation by providing protection to inventors, enabling them to recover their research and development investments and benefit from their inventions.

KAPILA and NIPAM Collaborations

TINT registered with KAPILA (Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness) on March 7, 2022, to access financial assistance for patent filing. KAPILA aims to promote intellectual property, innovations, and best practices in higher education institutions, establishing an ecosystem that encourages systematic protection of new ideas, research, and innovations with national and global significance. TINT collaborates with the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) to conduct regular workshops on IPR, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Recognition and Achievements

TINT’s emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship has earned it recognition in the Performance Band of the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Fourteen faculty members have been acknowledged as Innovation Ambassadors by AICTE and the Innovation Cell of the MoE, with several others undergoing Innovation Ambassador training.

Student Innovations and Awards

TINT students have received awards and funding for their innovative projects and business ideas at various competitions, including the MSME Idea Competition, YUKTI Innovation Challenge, BNCCI Industrial Trade Fair, Global Youth Invention and Innovation Fair in Indonesia, and the Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp (Phase II) under AICTE. Since 2021, the IIC has recognized and uploaded 114 innovation ideas to the YUKTI National repository, including 36 innovations/prototypes. These innovations, offering technical solutions to societal problems, have the potential to turn into viable startup ventures.

Commitment to Innovation and Partnerships

TINT remains steadfast in its commitment to harnessing the problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial skills of its students and faculty while promoting strong intra- and inter-institutional partnerships. In alignment with NISP and in coordination with AICTE and UGC policies, TINT is dedicated to building, streamlining, and strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in its campus. Through these comprehensive efforts, TINT continues to be a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship, driving economic and social development forward.