 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 13: In a significant move towards student welfare, the Jambu Lochan Boys Hostel, University of Jammu, conducted a vital sensitization program focused squarely on Anti-Ragging. The event, specifically designed to welcome and reassure newly admitted boarders, delivered a powerful message of zero tolerance while equipping students with essential knowledge and support resources.
The program featured esteemed speakers Dr. Gazala Noor, Legal Researcher, and Mr. Anirudh Raina, Lecturer at SHTM, University of Jammu.
Dr. Satyapriya Arya, Warden of the hostel, inaugurated the session, warmly welcoming both the speakers and the boarders, with particular emphasis placed on ensuring a safe and smooth transition for all newcomers.
Dr. Gazala Noor delivered a stark and necessary warning, outlining the grave legal implications of ragging. She emphatically stated, "Ragging is not merely misconduct; it is a serious criminal offense, and carries severe, long-term consequences for both victims and perpetrators. Understanding these legal aspects is absolutely fundamental to prevention and ensuring the safety of every student, especially our newcomers.
Anirudh Raina addressed the profound human cost, urging the student community to recognize the devastating impact ragging inflicts on mental health and overall well-being.As integral members of this academic community, we must consciously foster a culture of empathy, kindness, and mutual respect, he emphasized.
Dr. Nitan Sharma, Resident Warden, concluded the highly informative session with a vote of thanks, expressing sincere gratitude to the speakers for their crucial insights and to the participants for their attentive engagement.
Crucially, the program underscored robust support mechanisms by sensitizing the attendees about 24x7 National Anti-Ragging Helpline (1800-180-5522) and strongly encouraged to report any incident immediately, without fear. They were also informed about the University's dedicated internal grievance redressal procedures, including the University's Anti-Ragging Committee, Hostel Committees, and relevantUGC/State Higher Education mechanisms, all committed to addressing complaints swiftly and confidentially.
The entire program was conducted under the vigilant supervision of Prof. Lalit Sen Sharma, Provost Boys Hostel. This initiative powerfully reinforces the University of Jammu unwavering commitment to providing a secure, supportive, and unequivocally ragging-free environment for all its stakeholders - an environment where learning and personal growth can truly flourish. |
