Economics Infrastructural Facilities

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

  1. Physical spaces

    • Department office (secretary, noticeboard, reception)

    • Faculty rooms / offices (size, occupancy)

    • Classrooms and lecture halls used by the department (capacity, AV)

    • Seminar room / conference room (for guest lectures, presentations)

    • Common room / students’ study area

    • Faculty & student toilets (number, accessibility)

    • Meeting / committee room

  2. Teaching & learning facilities

    • Smart classrooms (projector, screen, mic/speakers)

    • Whiteboards / glass boards / podiums

    • Seating capacity and layout (fixed/desks/chairs)

    • Online teaching setup (Zoom/Teams license, webcam, mic)

  3. Computing & labs

    • Computer lab(s) with statistics/econometrics software (Stata/R/Python/EViews/SPSS)

    • Wi-Fi coverage and bandwidth for students and staff

    • Printer/scanner access and photocopier

    • Servers / storage (shared drives / backup policy)

  4. Library & information resources

    • Department reading-room or dedicated shelf in central library

    • Key textbook & reference holdings (macro, micro, econometrics, development)

    • Subscriptions: e-journals, economic databases (JSTOR, EconLit, World Bank, IMF, INDSTAT, CEIC etc.)

    • Access to statistical databases (NSSO, ILO, World Bank Data)

  5. Research & seminar support

    • Seminar series budget and room

    • Project/research office (for grants administration)

    • Dedicated workstation for faculty research (if applicable)

    • Data access / license management for research datasets

  6. Student support & activities

    • Noticeboards, departmental website / LMS

    • Student association room / funds for competitions

    • Internship & placement display/board

    • Career guidance / placement cell link

  7. Accessibility, safety & maintenance

    • Wheelchair access / ramps / elevators

    • Fire extinguishers, emergency exits, first aid kit

    • Cleanliness schedule, pest control, lighting and ventilation checks

    • Maintenance log and contact for repairs

  8. Administrative & logistic

    • Department budget line items (equipment, travel, repairs)

    • Inventory list & asset tagging

    • Timetable & room-allocation system

    • Record-keeping for laboratories, software licenses, attendance

Recommended minimums (small dept / teaching + UG & PG)

  • Seminar room: 30–50 seats with projector and mic.

  • Classrooms: enough seats for largest year cohort; at least 1 smart classroom.

  • Computer lab: 15–30 computers with up-to-date OS + R/Python + at least one commercial stats package if used in curriculum.

  • Library: 150–300 dedicated economics books + active e-journal subscriptions.

  • Wi-Fi: minimum 50 Mbps shared for department (higher if many online classes).

  • Faculty offices: one per permanent faculty (or shared rooms with cubicles).

Typical equipment & software checklist

  • Projector or smart TV + wall mount, HDMI cables, remote

  • Laptop for faculty + spare laptop for guest speakers

  • Networked printer/copier/scanner

  • UPS for critical equipment (server, router)

  • Desktop PCs or laptops for student lab (with admin image)

  • Software: R, Python (Anaconda), Stata/EViews/SPSS (as per syllabus), LaTeX/Microsoft Office, Zotero/Mendeley

  • Data access: subscriptions/licenses for required databases

How to audit & collect data (step-by-step)

  1. Walkthrough: note each room, its size, furniture condition, and equipment status (working/not working).

  2. Inventory: record make/model/serial of electronic assets and software license expiry dates.

  3. Capacity counts: seating capacity per room, max occupancy.

  4. Connectivity test: measure Wi-Fi signal and speed in key locations.

  5. Library check: list core titles available, last 3 years of journal subscriptions, database access.

  6. Safety check: note fire equipment, emergency exits, signage, first aid.

  7. Accessibility check: ramps, handrails, restroom adaptation.

  8. Maintenance & budgets: last maintenance date, pending repairs, annual budget for infrastructure.

  9. Photograph (optional): take labelled photos of major spaces and equipment for the report.

Simple rating scale you can use in a report

  • Good — meets needs, fully functional.

  • Satisfactory — usable but needs minor fixes or additional equipment.

  • Poor — significant repairs or replacement required.

  • 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).