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ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE

RAGGING

Misconduct of any student either in spoken or written form or any action that has the effect of harming others.
Indulging in undisciplined activities that cause physical or psychological harm or fear or apprehension.
Asking others to do things that they normally will not do and causes a sense of shame or emotional embarrassment.
Any act that disrupts others academic activity.
Financial extortion or forceful monetary burden on a fresher or any other student.
Any act of physical abuse including sexual, homosexual assaults stripping of clothes, forcing obscene lewd acts and gestures causing physical and mental torture.
Any act of abuse by spoken words, emails, posts, public insults to derive sadistic pleasure.
Any act that affects the mental health and self confidence of any student with or without intent to derive sadistic pleasure or priority over others.

ANTI-RAGGING

VEL TECH HIGH TECH Dr.RANGARAJAN Dr.SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE does have an Anti-ragging committee headed by Principal as per the mandate of AICTE. This Committee comprise of faculty members, non-teaching staff and one Police official. The Institution makes the students understand, at the time of admission, that ragging is an offence and is punishable. Each of the student of the College and his/her parents and, or Guardian are hereby required to submit a combined undertaking at the time of admission, in the prescribed format which is mandatory for admission.

All concerned officials of the College, students, parents & guardians of the students, members of Anti-ragging committees & Anti-ragging squads are hereby requested to adhere to the stipulations and effectively monitor and comply with the provisions made in the directives.

Students involved in ragging are prone to imprisonment and suspension from the Institution. Hoardings are displayed across the campus including hostel premises to prohibit anti-ragging. Anti-ragging complaint boxes are placed in different places in the university and hostels. Students are at liberty to write their complaints and drop it in it for further action. The drop boxes are checked periodically and remedial actions are carried out to resolve the issue.

Any kind of ragging is strictly banned in the college/hostel premises of Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College. In this matter we believe in having Zero Tolerance. If anybody found indulged in such kind of activities, strict action will be taken against him. Ragging in any Educational Institution is a punishable offence.

The Powers and Functions of Anti Ragging Committee

To uphold and comply with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and be vigilant on nay acts amounting to ragging.
To publicize to all students and prevalent directives and the actions that can be taken against those indulging in ragging.
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.
Oversee the procedure of obtaining undertaking from the students in accordance with the provisions.
Conduct workshops against ragging menace and orient the students.
To provide students the information pertaining to contact address and telephone numbers of the person(s) identified to receive complaints/distress calls.
To offer services of counselling and create awareness to the students.
To take all necessary measures for prevention of Ragging inside the Campus/ Hostels.

Administrative action in the event of ragging

Cancellation of admission.
Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.
Withholding/ withdrawing scholarship/ fellowship and other benefits.
Debarring from appearing in any test/ examination or other evaluation process.
Withholding results.
Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc..
Suspension/ expulsion from the hostel.
Rustication from the institution for period ranging from one to four semesters.
Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

S.NO	COMMITTEE MEMBERS	POSITION	DESIGINATION
1	Prof. Dr. E. Kamalanaban	Chairman	Principal
2	Ms. D. Sasikala	Thasildar	Thasildar, Avadi
3	Ms. C. Thanammal	Inspector of Police	Inspector of Police
4	Mr. S. Ragothoman	Representative from Local media	Reporter
5	Mr.Senthil Kumar	Official NGO	CEO of The Association of People with Disability (APD), India
6	Dr. V. R. Ravi	Member	Dean Academics
7	Dr. B. Bharathiraja	Member	Dean R & D
8	Dr. R. Suresh	Member	Dean T & P
9	Dr. J. B. Veeramalini	Member	Dean Mentoring
10	Mr. K. Rajendran	Member	Boys Hostel Warden
11	Mrs. R. Tharani	Member	Girls Hostel Warden
12	Mr. M. Janganathan (VH13400)	Member	I Year Student (Boy)
13	Ms. A. Sibi Praveena (VH13301)	Member	I Year Student (Girl)
14	Mr. B. Charan (VH11911)	Member	II Year Student (Boy)
15	Ms. G. Dossa Dharshini (VH11911)	Member	II Year Student (Girl)
16	Mr. R. Balaji	Representative from Parents (Male)	Private Sector

Associated activities / functions:

To widely publicize the laws that prohibit ragging and highlight its harmful consequences.
To discuss preventive measures and outline steps to identify offenders and ensure they face appropriate punishment.
To address acts of abuse, including verbal insults, emails, social media posts, or public humiliation, which may involve deriving perverse pleasure or sadistic thrill from actively or passively causing discomfort to freshmen or other students.

Academic Year 2022-2023
Sl. No	Date of Meeting	Semester	Agenda
1	25/02/2022	Even	Purpose and significance of the meeting is addressed. Any pending concerns or issues Orientation programs conducted for new students(first year and lateral entry if required) Actions taken and outcomes to be recorded properly. Increasing visibility of anti-ragging squad Planning Future Awareness Programs minimum 2 per semester to be executed.
2	30/03/2022	Even	Welcome Address & Opening Remarks Review of Previous Meeting Minutes Awareness campaigns and posters Any complaints received (confidentiality maintained) A suggestion for faculty mentoring and student buddy system is noted regularly. Student’s coordination’s and Join Monitoring Plans is to be implemented.
4	24/08/2022	Odd	Warm regards and purpose and significance of the meeting is addressed. Status Update on Anti-Ragging Measures Discussion on Recent Reports or Incidents. CCTV and surveillance updates in hostel and campus areas. Involvement of NSS/NCC/cultural clubs in spreading awareness. Open discussion for additional suggestions or concerns Date of next meeting tentatively scheduled on October end.
5	20/10/2022	Odd	welcomed all members and emphasized the importance of maintaining a ragging-free environment on campus and hostels. Orientation sessions for first-year students is completed successfully. No major complaints of ragging were reported since the last meeting. Awareness sessions were conducted for both freshers and seniors in this academic year. Anti-Ragging squads are actively monitoring hostel corridors, canteens, and common areas. CCTV surveillance is operational in critical zones.
6	29/11/2024	ODD	Zero major ragging incidents reported during the year. Increased student participation in anti-ragging programs and positive feedback on hostel safety. Enhanced responsiveness to complaints through improved monitoring and communication systems. Expand training programs for hostel staff and student volunteers

Academic Year 2023-2024
S.No	Date of Meeting	Semester	Agenda
1	22/02/2023	Even	All members and highlighted the committee's responsibility to ensure a ragging-free environment and safeguard student welfare. No formal complaints of ragging have been reported since the last meeting. Orientation programs were successfully implemented. Orientation programs for freshers and seniors were conducted to raise awareness. Suggested organizing interactive sessions and buddy systems to promote healthy senior-junior relationships.
2	28/03/2023	Even	Chairperson welcomed all members and emphasized the committee’s vital role in ensuring a safe and ragging-free campus environment. The minutes of the previous meeting held on 22.02.23 were reviewed and approved. Awareness sessions for new and senior students were successfully conducted. No formal complaints of ragging were reported since the last meeting. Importance of regularly collecting student feedback regarding hostel safety and environment.
4	25/08/2023	Odd	Orientation sessions for first-year students conducted on ragging prevention. Distribution of anti-ragging brochures and posters completed across campus. Formation of an Anti-Ragging Squad with student volunteers finalized and Schedule awareness webinars every semester. No formal ragging complaints reported since the last meeting.
5	26/10/2023	Odd	Anti-Ragging Squad patrols increased during evenings and weekends. Regular inspection of complaint boxes ensured. Student representatives suggested peer mentoring program to improve rapport. Proposal to invite alumni to share experiences and promote zero ragging culture. Launch peer mentoring program next semester.

Academic Year 2024-2025
S.No	Date of meeting	Semester	Agenda
1	22/03/2024	EVEN	 Review of Anti-Ragging Measures: Effectiveness of measures implemented in the first half of the year was assessed.  Increased Student Participation: A notable rise in student involvement in anti-ragging awareness programs.  Overall Sense of Safety: Majority of students reported feeling safe; however, some expressed a need for more peer interaction programs.  Mental Health Support: Emphasis on providing mental health support for students impacted by ragging incidents, should any cases persist.
2	03/05/2024	EVEN	 Summary of Anti-Ragging Activities: A comprehensive summary of anti-ragging efforts will be presented for the academic year.  Incident Report: No major ragging incidents were reported, with prompt action taken when necessary.  Ongoing Awareness & Enforcement: Continued focus on raising awareness and strictly enforcing anti-ragging policies.  Quarterly Meetings: Plans to hold quarterly meetings in the upcoming year to ensure sustained efforts.  Annual Report: The annual anti-ragging report will be published on the college website, with prompt action taken for any issues raised.
3	28/08/2024	ODD	 Active Role of Anti-Ragging Committee: The committee worked diligently to maintain a safe, ragging-free campus through preventive measures, compliance monitoring, and awareness promotion.  Awareness Initiatives: Multiple sessions were conducted for both freshers and senior students, along with the distribution of posters and brochures. An anti-ragging helpline and complaint boxes were established and regularly monitored.  Peer Mentoring and Workshops: Peer mentoring programs were introduced, along with planned workshops focusing on cultivating a safe campus culture. Alumni were engaged in awareness campaigns.  Feedback & Expansion: Regular student feedback was collected to refine programs, which were then expanded to include both hostel residents and day scholars.
3	25/10/2024	ODD	 Zero Major Incidents: No major ragging incidents were reported on campus during the academic year, reflecting the effectiveness of preventive measures.  Positive Student Engagement: There was a noticeable increase in student participation in anti-ragging programs, along with positive feedback, particularly regarding hostel safety.  Improved Monitoring and Responsiveness: Complaint handling became more efficient through upgraded monitoring and communication systems, ensuring timely redressal.  Training and Capacity Building: Plans are in place to expand training programs for hostel staff and student volunteers to further strengthen the anti-ragging framework.  Annual Workshops and Expert Sessions: The college will organize annual workshops featuring alumni and external experts to enhance awareness and share real-world insights.  Technology Integration: Technological tools for complaint management and awareness dissemination are being upgraded across the Vel Tech High Tech College premises for better outreach and efficiency.
5	29/11/2024	ODD	 Induction and Awareness Programs: Vel Tech High Tech Engineering College organized comprehensive induction sessions for new students and conducted regular seminars to educate students on the consequences of ragging and the importance of a respectful campus environment.  Enhanced Surveillance and Monitoring: Routine inspections of CCTV cameras and anti-ragging complaint boxes were conducted to ensure continuous surveillance and proper grievance redressal mechanisms.  Peer Mentoring System: A structured peer mentoring program was implemented to foster positive and healthy interactions between seniors and juniors. Strengthened Student Support Services: Counseling services were further strengthened to provide emotional and psychological support to students, ensuring their well-being and safety on campus.

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