Anti-Ragging
1. **Anti-Ragging Committee (ARC)**
- **Composition**: This committee is generally headed by the **Vice-Chancellor** or **Director** of the institution and includes senior administrative officials, faculty members, and student representatives.
- **Responsibilities**:
- Oversee the prevention, prohibition, and redressal of ragging incidents.
- Formulate policies and implement programs for creating awareness about the harmful effects of ragging.
- Ensure the strict enforcement of anti-ragging measures.
- Monitor and review the functioning of the Anti-Ragging Cells and Complaints Committees.
- Take appropriate action in case of violations and recommend disciplinary action.
2. **Anti-Ragging Cell (ARC)**
- **Composition**: The Anti-Ragging Cell is typically composed of **faculty members**, **senior students**, and **staff** who are tasked with handling specific complaints and providing support to victims. The cell usually includes members of different backgrounds to ensure diverse perspectives in decision-making.
- **Responsibilities**:
- Receive complaints or reports of ragging.
- Investigate complaints and take necessary actions, including counseling or disciplinary measures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality to protect the victims and witnesses.
- Provide support to victims and ensure they are not further harassed or victimized.
### 3. **Anti-Ragging Monitoring Cell (if applicable)**
- In some institutions, additional **Monitoring Cells** may be set up to ensure the ongoing implementation and effectiveness of anti-ragging measures, including monitoring online platforms or social media channels for incidents of ragging.
4. **Student-Driven Initiatives**
- UGC guidelines also recommend that students be actively involved in anti-ragging efforts, both as part of the committee and through awareness campaigns.
- Students are often encouraged to act as **“anti-ragging ambassadors”** to spread awareness and ensure the protection of juniors, especially freshers.
5. **Punitive Measures**
- UGC regulations clearly define the **punishments** for those found guilty of ragging, which could range from:
- Suspension or expulsion from the institution.
- Withholding of results or degrees.
- A fine or compensation to the victim.
- Serious cases may be reported to law enforcement agencies, and legal action could be taken under the **Indian Penal Code (IPC)**.
6. **Helpline Numbers**
- UGC has established a **National Anti-Ragging Helpline**, which allows students to anonymously report incidents of ragging. Additionally, universities and colleges are encouraged to create a helpline within the institution.
7. **Ragging Prevention Programs**
- Anti-ragging orientation programs are conducted at the beginning of each academic year for **freshers**, teaching them about their rights and the consequences of ragging.
- Awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars on ragging prevention are organized to promote a respectful and harassment-free environment.
By setting up these bodies and following the guidelines laid out by UGC, educational institutions aim to prevent ragging and promote the well-being of all students.
Students must submit an online affidavit regarding not to indulge in any kind of ragging through the portal www.antiragging.in . They need to submit the filled-in compliance from their parents too. Students may report any kind of grievances to the college authority. There is an internal complaint cell in the college for redressing any kind of grievances of the student.
To fill up anti-ragging affidavit please go through one of the following portals:
Anti-Ragging Committee
- Prof. Manjusha Singha Mahapatra
- Prof. Aditya Prakash Singha
- Dr. MithuPhaujdar (Pramanik)
- Dr. Rahul Mondal
- Dr. Mahua Dhara (Ganguly)
- Smt. Nirupama Rana
- Smt. Basanti Kona
