Vet varsity observes anti-ragging week

Directorate of Students’ Welfare of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, observed the anti-ragging week.

On the concluding day, a session on anti-ragging law was organised. Dr Aman Amrit Cheema, professor-of-laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana, was the resource person. It was attended by students and faculty members of the anti-ragging committees and anti-ragging squad.

Dr Cheema said anti-ragging warnings should be prominently displayed in the institution’s prospectus, website and all buildings and hostels.

Dr Cheema sensitised students to ill-effects of ragging and the penalties involved. She informed students about stringent laws against ragging and shared a telephone number of the National Anti-Ragging Helpline.

Commenting on the event, Dr Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor, said: “Keeping the university ragging-free is our priority.”

He said: “The university was an extended family of teachers and students. Hence, it is our responsibility to maintain the physical and mental health of the students by providing them with a healthy and fearless environment.

During this week-long event, a poster-making competition was also held on anti-ragging theme.

Eklovya from College of Animal Biotechnology bagged the first prize, Disha Mahanta from College of Fisheries got second, third prize was bagged by Loni Baruah from College of Fisheries and consolation prize was given to Shivani from College of Dairy and Food Science Technology, Ludhiana.

An awareness rally with posters and leaflets was also held. Students were asked to spread awareness on their social media platforms by using #YaARI Youth Against Ragging, the university, UGC and C4Y.

Dr SPS Ghuman, Director Students’ Welfare, said students could report ragging incidents to the university anti-ragging committees as well as anti-ragging squads.

He said anonymous complaints could also be filed through drop boxes located on the campus.