Anti-Ragging Committee
"A coward is capable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave." Mahatma Gandhi
Under section 26(1)(g) of the University Grand Commission Act, 1956 Anti-Ragging Committee is formed with definite rules are displayed on the notice board for awareness of the students. Following the amendment KVN Naik, S. P. Sanstha, , Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research have procedures wherein meetings by Anti-Squad members at regular interval, surprising visits to hostels, in campus and off campus area. Billboards and analysis of ragging consequences are displayed in all student sections; canteen, restroom, hostels, classes, auditorium etc. programs concerning to these activities are hosted in campus and hostels.
Objectives:
1. To aware the students of dehumanizing effect of ragging inherent in its perversity.
2. To keep a continuous watch and vigil over ragging so as to prevent its occurrence and recurrence.
3. To promptly and stringently deal with the incidents of ragging brought to our notice.
Functions of Committee:
1. To consider the complaints received from the students and conduct enquiry and submit report to the Anti-Ragging Committee along with punishment recommended for the offenders.
2. Oversee the procedure of obtaining undertaking from the students in accordance with the provisions.
3. Conduct workshops against ragging menace and orient the students.
4. To provide the students the information pertaining to contact address and telephone numbers of the person(s) identified to receive complaints/ distress calls.
5. To create awareness among the students about anti-ragging.
6. To take all necessary measures for the prevention of ragging inside the campus / hostel.
Committee Members
| Staff details | Designation |
|---|---|
| Prof. (Dr.) Avinash B. Darekar | Chairperson |
| Prof. Yogesh P. Sharma | Member |
| Prof. Kishori N. Ahire | Member |
| Prof. Lalan K. Wagh | Member |
List of measures taken to curb menace of Ragging:
• Anti-Ragging Committee is formed.
• Anti-Ragging squads are constituted.
• Signed affidavits from students & parents at the beginning of the academic year were taken.
• Complaint boxes are provided at various locations in college.
• Prominent display of antI-ragging poster is made.
• Hostel warden- full time with cell phone -available for 24 hrs., is exclusively appointed.
• Definition of ragging and punishments in all notice boards is displayed.
• Distribution and display of important phone numbers, principal/ warden/senior faculty/ management members, district & sub -divisional authorities and police officers.
• Senior mentors and faculty in-charges are allotted to fresher's divided into small groups.
• Class councilors of each class are assigned.
• Grievance redressal cell at the central level is formed.
• Constant vigilance at key places is planned.
• Cultural/ Sports functions -joint program will be arranged.
• Each student will have college ID card.
• Fresher day will be arranged.
• Principal addressed all staff & students on ragging.
• Parents are involved & informed of Ragging Act.
The punishment may also include any of the following:
• Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowships and other benefits.
• Debarring from representing for any test/examination or other evaluation process.
• Debarring from representing the institution in any national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
• Rustication from the institution for the periods varying from 1 to 2 academic years.
• Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution.
• Cancellation of admission.
• Suspension from attending classes.
• Withholding results.
• Suspension, expulsion from the hostel.
• Fine up th Rs. 50.000/-
• Rigorous imprisonment up to ten years (by court of law)etc.