UGC releases guidelines to curb menace of ragging

UGC directed institutions to take strict actions against the violation of the regulations released by the commission in order to curb ragging. 

University Grants Commission (UGC) issued an order to all the higher educational institutions against ragging practices. The directions are released in order to frame regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions in order to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging. The Commission asked institutions to take necessary steps in order to implement its regulation and view the violation of these regulations seriously. According to the official notification, “If any Institution fails to take adequate steps to prevent ragging or not act in accordance with these Regulations or fails to punish perpetrators of incidents of ragging suitably, it will attract punitive action against itself by the UGC.”

In order to increase awareness against ragging, UGC also requested institutions to set up anti-ragging mechanism through several mediums: constitution of anti-ragging committee and anti-ragging squad, setting up of Anti Ragging Cell, installing CCTV cameras at vital points, Anti-ragging workshops and seminar, updating all websites with nodal officer’s complete details, alarm bells etc.

UGC Guidelines to curb ragging 

1. Regular interaction and counselling with the students, identification of trouble-triggers and mention of Anti-ragging warning in the institution’s prospectus and information booklets/brochures shall be ensured.

2. Surprise inspection of hostels, students’ accommodation, canteens, rest cum recreational rooms, toilets, bus-stands.

3. Display Anti Ragging posters at all prominent places like Admission Centre, Departments, Library, Canteen, Hostel, Common facilities etc.

4. Any other measure which would augur well in preventing/ quelling ragging and any uncalled for behaviour/incident shall be undertaken.

UGC also set up a helpline for students in distress due to ragging. To register a complaint related to incidents of ragging, students can call the National Anti-ragging Helpline 1800-180-5522 (24x7 Toll Free) or e-mail the Anti-Ragging Helpline at helpline 

Check the complete guidelines released by UGC to curb ragging below:

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