UGC mandates stricter anti-ragging measures across educational institutions

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a circular directing higher educational institutions (HEIs) to take necessary steps for the implementation of anti-ragging measures on campus. Emphasising that ragging is a criminal offence, UGC noted that it has framed regulations for curbing the menace of ragging in HEIs in order to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge.

UGC also highlighted that any violation of these regulations will be viewed seriously by the commission. In case any institution fails to take adequate steps to prevent ragging or does 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. Students can check the detailed regulations on the official website, i.e.,www.ugc.gov.in and www.antiragging.in.

"Surprise inspection of hostels, students' accommodation, canteens, rest cum recreational rooms, toilets, bus-stands must be carried out and Anti-Ragging posters must be displayed at all prominent places like admission centre, departments, library, canteen, hostel, common facilities etc. The size of the posters should be 8x6 feet," added the notification.

Students facing a similar issue ragging related incidents can call the National Anti-Ragging Helpline 1800-180-5522 (24x7 Toll Free) or e-mail the Anti-Ragging Helpline at helpline@antiragging.in.