Anti Ragging Awareness Session
Event Date: 12th August 2025
Event brief description
On the occasion of Anti-Ragging Day, the School of Agriculture in collaboration with NSS Unit 5, Galgotias University, organized an Online Anti-Ragging Awareness Session on 12th August 2025 at 2:00 PM onwards. The session featured Mr. Atul Pratap Singh, Sub Inspector, Cyber Crime Cell, Greater Noida, as the esteemed resource person.
The program commenced with a welcome address, highlighting the importance of maintaining a safe and inclusive academic environment. Mr. Singh delivered an insightful presentation on the legal provisions against ragging, referencing relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Anti-Ragging Act. He discussed the severe consequences for offenders, both legally and academically, and explained the preventive measures institutions and students must adopt.
The session also addressed the psychological, emotional, and social impact of ragging on victims, emphasizing empathy, respect, and mutual understanding among students. Mr. Singh further spoke about the role of the Cyber Crime Cell in addressing online harassment, cyberbullying, and digital forms of ragging.
The interactive Q&A segment enabled students to clarify doubts and share views. The event concluded with a collective pledge by participants to ensure a ragging-free campus, fostering a culture of dignity, safety, and mutual respect at Galgotias University.
Event Detailed Description
Mr. Singh began his talk by defining ragging in its various forms—physical, verbal, emotional, and cyber—and elaborated on its deep psychological, social, and academic repercussions for victims. He discussed in detail the legal framework, including the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and the penalties associated with ragging offenses. He emphasized that ragging is not just a violation of university rules but a punishable criminal act that can lead to imprisonment, fines, and expulsion.
The session was highly interactive, with students actively participating in a Q&A segment. They raised questions about preventive measures, complaint mechanisms, and the role of peers in supporting victims. Mr. Singh encouraged students to take a stand against ragging by reporting incidents promptly and supporting awareness drives within the university.
In his closing remarks, Mr. Singh reminded students that each individual plays a vital role in building a positive campus culture. He urged everyone to act as ambassadors of peace, empathy, and mutual respect.
Department Name –School of Agriculture in collaboration with NSS Unit 5
Event Outcome
The event concluded with a collective pledge by all participants to contribute to a ragging-free campus at Galgotias University. This pledge symbolized the university’s commitment to nurturing a safe, inclusive, and academically enriching environment where every student can achieve their full potential.
By combining legal awareness, cyber safety education, and a strong link to the SDGs, the session successfully reinforced the message that a campus without fear is a campus where learning flourishes.
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