{"id":33816,"date":"2023-08-19T23:02:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T17:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=editorial-analysis&#038;p=33816"},"modified":"2023-08-19T23:02:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T17:32:01","slug":"ragging-rage","status":"publish","type":"editorial-analysis","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/editorial-analysis\/ragging-rage","title":{"rendered":"Ragging Rage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Context:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ragging led to the death of a first-year student at West Bengal\u2019s Jadavpur University (JU).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Ragging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ragging refers to a <\/span><b>form of initiation, harassment, or bullying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that occurs in educational institutions, particularly in colleges and universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, ragging is considered a <\/span><b>serious offense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is often associated with negative consequences for the victims, as well as legal and disciplinary actions against the perpetrators.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><b>University Grant Commission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (UGC), 25 students died by suicide between 2018 and 2023 due to ragging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aman Kachroo Case 2009: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first-year student of Medical College in Himachal Pradesh was beaten to death by senior students who were given four years imprisonment and were released on account of good behaviour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ban on Ragging:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In 1997, the <\/span><b>Supreme Court of India banned ragging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in educational institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommendations of Raghavan Committee Report on Anti-Ragging<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish <\/span><b>anti-ragging committees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at various levels within the institution, including department, college, and university levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make it mandatory for institutions to include anti-ragging measures as part of their <\/span><b>quality assurance processes.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conduct orientation programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for new students to inform them about the institution&#8217;s policies against ragging and to make them aware of the consequences of engaging in such activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure strict supervision and monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of hostels to prevent ragging incidents from occurring in these residential areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforce <\/span><b>strict and exemplary punitive actions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against those found guilty of ragging, including suspension, expulsion, cancellation of scholarships, and even criminal charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Treat ragging as a criminal offense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take legal action against the perpetrators. This includes filing FIRs and criminal proceedings as required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish <\/span><b>anti-ragging helplines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide students with a platform to report incidents anonymously, ensuring their safety and encouraging reporting.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Challenges Associated with Ragging:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical and Psychological Harm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ragging can lead to experiences like physical injuries, mental distress, anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The fear of being targeted can lead to a hostile environment for new students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dropout Rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Victims of severe ragging incidents might develop a strong aversion to the educational institution and drop out to escape the harassment. This can negatively impact their education and career prospects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mental Health Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ragging can significantly impact the mental health of victims. It can lead to feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, and even suicidal thoughts in extreme cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Culture of Fear and Intimidation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A culture of fear and intimidation can develop within educational institutions, undermining the sense of community and cooperation that should be present among students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal Consequences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ragging is a criminal offense in India, and those involved can face legal action, including fines and imprisonment. This can have lifelong consequences for both the perpetrators and the victims.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Measures to Tackle Ragging:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It mandates educational institutions to take measures such as forming anti-ragging committees, sensitizing students and staff, and taking strict actions against those found guilty of ragging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supreme Court Directives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These directives emphasize the importance of creating a safe and conducive learning environment for students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anti-Ragging Committees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All educational institutions are required to set up anti-ragging committees and squads to address complaints related to ragging. These committees are responsible for monitoring, preventing, and addressing incidents of ragging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anti-Ragging Helpline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Institutions often establish helplines to allow students to report incidents of ragging anonymously. These helplines facilitate reporting without fear of retaliation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awareness Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Institutions conduct awareness programs to sensitize students about the harmful effects of ragging and the legal consequences associated with it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stringent Punishments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Students found guilty of ragging can face severe punishments, including suspension, expulsion, or even criminal charges under the Indian Penal Code.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to note that ragging is a <\/span><b>criminal offense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and goes against the principles of creating a healthy and respectful learning environment. Educational institutions and law enforcement agencies should take this matter seriously, and students are encouraged to <\/span><b>report any incidents of ragging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the appropriate authorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>News Source<\/i><\/b><b><i>: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jadavpur-university-death-ragging-rage\/article67211204.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>The Hindu<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Context:\u00a0 Ragging led to the death of a first-year student at West Bengal\u2019s Jadavpur University (JU). About Ragging: Ragging refers to a form of initiation, harassment, or bullying that occurs in educational institutions, particularly in colleges and universities. 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