Media Release

Puttur, Aug 15: Anti-Ragging Cell observed 'Anti-Ragging Day 2024' on Wednesday, August 14, in the SJM Hall of the college. The occasion emphasised the critical need to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of ragging and its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities.

Dr Norbert Mascarenhas, the director of the Anti-Ragging Cell, led the programme by addressing the assembled students and staff.

In his speech, he emphasised the importance of understanding the far-reaching consequences of ragging, which can inflict long-term psychological and emotional harm on victims. He urged the audience to adopt a zero-tolerance stance towards ragging, emphasising that it is a societal issue that requires collective vigilance.

Dr Mascarenhas also provided an overview of the various anti-ragging committees that operate at national, state, and institutional levels. He stressed the importance of these bodies in curbing the menace of ragging and ensuring that students are safeguarded from such practices. He also highlighted the dual approach of punishment and rehabilitation

The event concluded with a solemn pledge by both staff and students to stand united against ragging in all its forms, reaffirming their commitment to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment.