DEI Committee

The primary objective of the DEI committee is to identify, review, share, and implement effective diversity and inclusion management programs and practices and recognize successful efforts of several groups. This involves assessing the current DEI climate, identifying areas of improvement and training, and implementing effective measures to foster diversity and inclusion and reviewing them periodically. The committee works to create synergy among faculty, staff, and student diversity management efforts. The committee's composition is dynamic but typically includes representatives from various stakeholder groups working towards different aspects of diversity such as administration, Women’s Forum, faculty, staff, and students. Committee members, who serve as ambassadors from several groups, will assess the needs and identify issues and opportunities of inclusion Institute-wide. It will work to ensure management commitment, leadership, and support. It will work to ensure shared accountability, encourage community engagement, and increase the visibility of DEI efforts at IIT Madras.

The DEI committee (2022-2023) includes the following members:

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Prof. Robinson R G

Chairperson

Dean (Administration)
IIT Madras

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Prof. Rupashree Baral

Advisor (Convener)

Dept. of Management Studies
IIT Madras

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Prof. Rashmi Uday Kumar

Assistant Registrar (Students)

IIT Madras

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Prof. Koshy Varghese

Member (Ex-Officio)

Dept of Civil Engineering
IIT Madras

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Prof. Indumathi M. Nambi

Member

Chairperson (Women’s Forum)
Dept. of Civil
Engineering,IIT Madras

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Prof. Shaligram Tiwari

Member

Department of Mechanical
Engineering,
Advisor
(Inclusive Education),
IIT Madras

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Prof. Ranjit Bauri

Member

Dept. of Metallurgical &
Materials Engineering
(SC/ST Liaison Officer),
IIT Madras

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Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai

Member

Dept. of Chemical Engineering
(OBC Liaison Officer),
IIT Madras

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Prof. Beeraiah Baire

Member

Dept. of Chemistry,
IIT Madras
(Faculty Association Nominee)

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Mr. M. Gajendran

Member

Central Workshop,
IIT Madras (Non-Academic
Staff Association Nominee)

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Ms. Vani Samuel

Member

(Dean, Global
Engagement Nominee)
IIT Madras

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Atharv Joshi

Member

(Speaker, Student Legislative
Council Nominee)
IIT Madras

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Punnya R Krishnan

Member

(Vannam Nominee)
IIT Madras