New Delhi, Feb 6: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sent showcause notices to 18 medical colleges for failing to adhere to anti-ragging regulations, officials reported on Thursday.
The colleges in violation include two each from Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry; three each from Andhra Pradesh and Bihar; and one each from Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.
“Our investigation revealed that these institutions did not meet the essential criteria established in the Anti-Ragging Regulations of 2009, which aim to combat ragging. Notably, these colleges failed to secure the mandatory anti-ragging undertakings from their students as outlined by the regulations,” stated UGC Secretary Manish Joshi.
According to the Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009, every student, along with their parents and guardians, is required to submit an anti-ragging undertaking at the time of admission and at the start of each academic year.
“This undertaking serves as a vital precaution to thwart any incidents of ragging within educational institutions. Neglecting to obtain these undertakings not only signifies non-compliance but also jeopardizes the safety and security of the students,” added Joshi.
The colleges have been instructed to provide a written explanation within seven days of receiving the notice, outlining the reasons for their failure and the corrective actions they plan to implement.
“If a satisfactory explanation is not submitted within the specified timeframe, we will be compelled to initiate further necessary actions as per the Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009, which could include penalties and other remedial measures,” Joshi concluded. (Agencies)
