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Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital

Kottar, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
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Committees & Cells

Committees & Cells

Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital (GAMCH), Kottar, Nagercoil. The institution has constituted statutory and functional committees in accordance with Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu, NCISM, and university norms to ensure good governance, quality assurance, ethical compliance, student welfare, and institutional discipline. All committees function with defined roles, tenure, and documented proceedings.

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE RECONSTITUTED AS UNDER

Internal complaints committee constituted under section 4 of the sexual harassment of women at work place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) act 2013.

Ref.No: 10498/E2/1/2024, Dated: 10.12.2024

Category Details
1. Presiding Officer
(u/s 2 (a) - senior level woman employee)
Chairperson - Dr. M. Menakadevi, M.D (A), Reader (9043360337)
Secretary - Dr. A. Vasumathy, Lecturer Gr.II (8667498148)
2. NGO member/Associate
(u/s 2 (c))
1. Tmt.S.Shanthi, Director, Jothi Trust, No.7-46 B, Naduvoorkarai, Mondaikadu (6380208229)
2. Dr.T.K.Nagendran, MD(Hom) Social Activist (8946004665)
3. Employee member
(u/s 2(b))
1. Dr. Hemalatha Karpoorch, Lecturer Gr.II (9445839004)
2. Tmt. M. Subbulakshmi, Staff Nurse (8682016968)
3. Tmt. T. Suthanthera, Assistant (9659967477)

Note:
1. Atleast one half of the member, excluding the presiding Officer shall be women.
2. The term of the Internal Complaints Committee members shall be 3 years effect from the date of issue of this order.

Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)

The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) oversees biomedical and clinical research involving human participants ensuring ethical conduct and participant safety.

SI No. Name & Contact Number Position
1 Dr. Rubin Mary.T M.D. (Ayur), Medical Superintendent (9446615104) Chairman
2 Dr. J. Clarence Davy M.D. (Ayur), Principal (9489284953) Member Secretary
3 Dr. R. Sree Letha, Reader (9446535194) Member clinician (Ayurveda)
4 Dr. M. S. Thirunavukarasu, Lecturer Grade II (9789127333) Member clinician (Ayurveda)
5 Dr. Nandhinee Vijay M.D., Ph.D, Reader (Dravya Guna) (9940864446) Basic Scientist Member
6 Dr. V. Thirumalai M.SC, Ph.D (Pharmacology), Reader & HOD (8870028757) Basic Scientist Member
7 Dr. Arun.J.Wilson M.D. (Ayur), Lecturer Grade II (8760666633) Member Social Scientist
8 Dr. M. Thomas walter M.D(S), Professor & HOD (9443378798) Member Ayush
9 Dr. P. Raajan MCA, MPhil, Ph.D, M.Sc(App. Physics), Diploma (Yoga) (9786575715) Member Philosopher
10 Mr. Arul Kannan, Social Worker Member Lay Person
11 Adv. G. Chandra Sekhar, Advocate (9442255833) Member Lawyer

Grievance Redressal & Disciplinary Cell

The Grievance Redressal & Disciplinary Cell provides a structured mechanism to address academic, administrative, and personal grievances of students and staff in a transparent and impartial manner.

Functions

  • Receive and resolve grievances in a timely manner
  • Conduct enquiries and recommend corrective actions
  • Maintain discipline and institutional harmony
  • Ensure fair treatment and due process

The cell promotes a culture of accountability, justice, and mutual respect within the campus.

Grievance (Redressal) / Disciplinary Cell

Chairperson : Dr.S.Rajapani, Reader
Members : 1. Dr.Nandhinee Vijay, Reader
2. Dr.K.Shegedhar Praveen, Reader
3. Dr.T.M.Senthiarasi, Lecturer Gr.ll / Reader FAC
4. Dy.Warden -Boys
5. Dy.Warden -Girls
6. Resident Medical Officer

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is established to plan, guide, and monitor quality enhancement in academic and administrative activities.

  • Develop academic quality benchmarks
  • Review teaching–learning processes and outcomes
  • Promote faculty development and best practices
  • Monitor academic performance and institutional effectiveness
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives

IQAC plays a key role in sustaining academic excellence and institutional credibility

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

Chairperson : Principal
Member Secretary : Dr.Suresh R.D. Professor
Members : 1. Dr.R.Sunil Roy, Lecturer Gr.ll
2. Dr.Ch.Ramaraju, Reader
3. Dr.D.Rajbanu Rametha. Lecturer Gr.ll
4. Resident Medical Officer / RMO i/c
5. Mr.V.Binu, Office Superintendent
6. Mrs.M.Muthulakshmi, Office Superintendent
7. Mrs.R.Suja, Assistant
8. Mrs.G.Berlin Mary, Staff Nurse
9. Prof.Dr.R.Rajan

Anti-Ragging Committee

As per reference cited. 1.antiRagging Committee has been formed and functioning from 29.04.2014. As per reference cited. 2.anti Ragging Committee was reconstituted and is in force. Now, the same is revised as follows

Sl.No Name Designation Contact Mobile Number
1. Dr.Suresh RD Chairman 8056589283
2. Dr. Menaka devi M Member 9043360337
3. Dr. Senthil Nathan A Member 9791092299
4. Dr. Mayura Nathan M Member 9841983747
5. Boys Hostel Deputy Warden Member
6. Girls Hostel Deputy Warden Member
  • Prevent ragging in campus and hostels
  • Receive and act upon complaints
  • Conduct awareness programmes
  • Enforce disciplinary action

The committee remains especially vigilant during admission periods and hostel induction.

Pharmacovigilance Programme (PPvC)

Pharmacovigilance Programme (PPvC) The institution participates in the Pharmacovigilance Programme for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy (ASU & H) initiated by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

Functions

  • Monitor adverse drug reactions (ADR) of ASU & H drugs
  • Document and report drug safety data
  • Promote rational use of Ayurvedic medicines
  • Identify and report misleading advertisements

The programme contributes to patient safety, drug regulation, and evidence-based Ayurveda practice.

Hostel Committees

Separate Hostel Committees for boys and girls ensure the smooth functioning, safety, and discipline of hostel facilities.

Functions

  • Supervise hostel administration and discipline
  • Address student welfare and accommodation issues
  • Ensure safety, hygiene, and orderly conduct
  • Coordinate with wardens and institutional authorities

The committees aim to provide a secure, supportive, and conducive residential environment for students.

    Deputy Warden Details

  • Girls Hostel Deputy Warden - Dr.Rajbanu Rametha
  • Boys Hostel Deputy Warden - Dr. Senthilnadhan.

Pharmacovigilance Programme (PPvC)

  • Monitor adverse drug reactions
  • Report drug safety data
  • Promote rational use of Ayurvedic medicines
  • Report misleading drug advertisements

Pharmacovigilance Cell

Coordinator : 1. Dr. Jayakrishnan
Co-ordinator : 1. Mrs. Nandini Vijay
Members : 1. Dr. Suresh R.D
2. Mr. Sunil Roy R
3. Dr. Suryakumar K
4. Dr. Hemalatha Kapurchand
5. Dr. Senthiarasi T. M
6. Dr. Rajapandi S
7. Mr. Ramarajee C.H
8. Dr. Menakadevi M

Clinical Audit / Referral Audit/ Discharge Audit Committee

The main tasks of this committee are to examine whether the medicines, tests and X-rays prescribed to patients are prescribed as per the requirement and properly and to recommend to the administration the things that need to be implemented. When referring patients from our hospital to other hospitals, whether they are done properly only as per the requirement and when discharging patients after completion of treatment, whether they are done properly as per the requirements? The main tasks of this committee are to examine and recommend to the administration and regulate. The following doctors are advised to implement this committee.

SI.No Name Responsibility of the group
1. Dr. Jayakrishnan Chairman
2. Dr. Mayuranathan Member
3. Mr. Roshi Joseph Member
4. Mr. Sunil Roy Member
5. Residential Medical Officer Member

Death Audit Committee

The main tasks of this committee are to audit all deaths occurring in the hospital and submit a report to the administration. The following doctors are advised to implement this committee.

SI.No Name Responsibility of the group
1. J. Clarence Davy, Principal Chairman
2. Mr. K. Surya Kumar Member
3. Senior Medical Officer / Senior Assistant Medical Officer Member
4. Residential Medical Officer Member
5. Mrs. G. Berlin Mary, Nurse Member

Academic Committee Members

SI.No Name Position
1. Dr. Ramaraju CH Chairman
2. Dr. Suresh RPD Member
3. Dr. Menaka Devi M Member
4. Dr. Rajapandi S Member
5. Dr. Shegedhar Praveen K Member
6. Dr. Surya Kumar K Member
7. Dr. Hemalatha Kapurchand Member
8. Dr. K. Jayakishnan Member
9. Dr. Nandini Vijay Member
10. Dr. Senthil Nathan A Member
11. Dr. Rajabanu Rametha D Member
12. Dr. Senthiarasi T.M Member
13. Dr. Mayuranathan M Member

Diet Committee

The main tasks of this group are to improve the quality of food provided to patients and to recommend changes as needed. The following doctors are advised to implement this group.

SI.No Name Responsibility of the group
1. Dr. Ramaraju Chairman
2. Dr. Diana Shalin Member
3. Residential Medical Officer Member
4. The doctor in charge of the kitchen Member
5. Kitchen Charge Nurse Member

NCISM Rules Operations and Hospital Improvement Committee

The main tasks of this committee are to ensure that the services provided to patients at the hospital are free from defects, to maintain the premises clean, to bring any deficiencies to the attention of the administration, and to submit necessary ideas for the improvement of the hospital. The following doctors are advised to implement this committee.

SI.No Name Responsibility of the group
1. Dr. Sreelatha Chairman
2. Dr. Jayakrishnan Member
3. Mrs. Menaka Devi Member
4. Dr. Ramaraju CH Member
5. Dr. Rajbhanu Rametha Member
6. Dr. Arun J. Wilson Member
7. Dr. Sunil Roy Member
8. Dr. Thirunavukkarasu Member
9. Dr. Diana Shalin Member
10. Residential Medical Officer Member
11. Mrs. Beula Galdias , Nurse Member
12. Mrs. Suji, Nurse Member
13. Senior Laboratory Technician (Hospital Laboratory) Member
14. Senior Pharmacist Member
15. Mr. Murugan, Messer Member
16. Mrs. Sumathi, Messer Member

Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell

    Chairperson
  • Dr. Clarence Davy - Principal
  • Members
  • Dr. Rajbanu Rametha
  • Dr. Ch. Ramaraju
  • Dr. Arun J. Wilson
  • Dr. R. Sunil Roy
  • Dr. M.S.Thirunavukkarasu