Infrastructural Facilities / Equipment’s
Sr. No. | Infrastructure Facilities Details | Quantity |
1. | Computer | 01 |
2. | Printer | 01 |
3. | Departmental Library | 01 |
4. | 24/7 Internet Facility | Yes |
5. | Table- | 02 |
6. | Chairs- | 06 |
7. | Cupboard – | 02 |
8 | Fan | 01 |
“infrastructure of the Economics Department” usually includes
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Physical spaces
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Department office (secretary, noticeboard, reception)
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Faculty rooms / offices (size, occupancy)
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Classrooms and lecture halls used by the department (capacity, AV)
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Seminar room / conference room (for guest lectures, presentations)
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Common room / students’ study area
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Faculty & student toilets (number, accessibility)
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Meeting / committee room
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Teaching & learning facilities
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Smart classrooms (projector, screen, mic/speakers)
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Whiteboards / glass boards / podiums
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Seating capacity and layout (fixed/desks/chairs)
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Online teaching setup (Zoom/Teams license, webcam, mic)
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Computing & labs
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Computer lab(s) with statistics/econometrics software (Stata/R/Python/EViews/SPSS)
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Wi-Fi coverage and bandwidth for students and staff
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Printer/scanner access and photocopier
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Servers / storage (shared drives / backup policy)
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Library & information resources
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Department reading-room or dedicated shelf in central library
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Key textbook & reference holdings (macro, micro, econometrics, development)
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Subscriptions: e-journals, economic databases (JSTOR, EconLit, World Bank, IMF, INDSTAT, CEIC etc.)
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Access to statistical databases (NSSO, ILO, World Bank Data)
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Research & seminar support
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Seminar series budget and room
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Project/research office (for grants administration)
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Dedicated workstation for faculty research (if applicable)
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Data access / license management for research datasets
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Student support & activities
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Noticeboards, departmental website / LMS
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Student association room / funds for competitions
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Internship & placement display/board
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Career guidance / placement cell link
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Accessibility, safety & maintenance
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Wheelchair access / ramps / elevators
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Fire extinguishers, emergency exits, first aid kit
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Cleanliness schedule, pest control, lighting and ventilation checks
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Maintenance log and contact for repairs
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Administrative & logistic
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Department budget line items (equipment, travel, repairs)
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Inventory list & asset tagging
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Timetable & room-allocation system
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Record-keeping for laboratories, software licenses, attendance
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Recommended minimums (small dept / teaching + UG & PG)
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Seminar room: 30–50 seats with projector and mic.
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Classrooms: enough seats for largest year cohort; at least 1 smart classroom.
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Computer lab: 15–30 computers with up-to-date OS + R/Python + at least one commercial stats package if used in curriculum.
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Library: 150–300 dedicated economics books + active e-journal subscriptions.
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Wi-Fi: minimum 50 Mbps shared for department (higher if many online classes).
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Faculty offices: one per permanent faculty (or shared rooms with cubicles).
Typical equipment & software checklist
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Projector or smart TV + wall mount, HDMI cables, remote
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Laptop for faculty + spare laptop for guest speakers
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Networked printer/copier/scanner
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UPS for critical equipment (server, router)
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Desktop PCs or laptops for student lab (with admin image)
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Software: R, Python (Anaconda), Stata/EViews/SPSS (as per syllabus), LaTeX/Microsoft Office, Zotero/Mendeley
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Data access: subscriptions/licenses for required databases
How to audit & collect data (step-by-step)
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Walkthrough: note each room, its size, furniture condition, and equipment status (working/not working).
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Inventory: record make/model/serial of electronic assets and software license expiry dates.
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Capacity counts: seating capacity per room, max occupancy.
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Connectivity test: measure Wi-Fi signal and speed in key locations.
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Library check: list core titles available, last 3 years of journal subscriptions, database access.
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Safety check: note fire equipment, emergency exits, signage, first aid.
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Accessibility check: ramps, handrails, restroom adaptation.
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Maintenance & budgets: last maintenance date, pending repairs, annual budget for infrastructure.
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Photograph (optional): take labelled photos of major spaces and equipment for the report.
Simple rating scale you can use in a report
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Good — meets needs, fully functional.
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Satisfactory — usable but needs minor fixes or additional equipment.
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Poor — significant repairs or replacement required.
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Not Available — facility or item missing.
Quick sample findings (example text you can reuse)
Seminar Room (Room 203) — Capacity 40. Projector and screen installed; microphone missing. Seating in satisfactory condition. Wi-Fi signal strong. Rating: Satisfactory (recommend install wireless lapel microphone and repair two broken seats).