Anti-Ragging Policy
1. Introduction
Saveetha Amaravati University is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive, and ragging-free environment for all students. The university does not tolerate ragging in any form and seeks to protect the dignity, safety, and well-being of every student in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
2. Objectives
The objectives of the Anti-Ragging Policy are:
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To prevent ragging in all forms within the university premises and other applicable locations.
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To promote a culture of mutual respect, discipline, and cooperation among students.
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To protect students from physical, psychological, emotional, and verbal harassment.
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To establish clear procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing ragging complaints.
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To create awareness about anti-ragging laws and the consequences of violations.
3. Definition of Ragging
Ragging includes any conduct by an individual or group of students that causes, or is likely to cause, physical or psychological harm, fear, humiliation, embarrassment, or distress to another student.
Examples may include:
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Physical abuse, assault, or threats.
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Verbal abuse, insults, humiliation, or intimidation.
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Forcing students to perform unwanted or degrading activities.
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Bullying, harassment, or discrimination against new students.
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Compelling students to participate in activities against their will.
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Any other conduct prohibited under applicable anti-ragging laws and regulations.
4. Prohibition of Ragging
Ragging is strictly prohibited in the university and in any other location or circumstance covered by applicable law and regulations. No student, staff member, or other individual may encourage, participate in, assist with, or conceal an act of ragging.
5. Anti-Ragging Committee and Squad
The university shall maintain the anti-ragging mechanisms required under applicable regulations, including an Anti-Ragging Committee and Anti-Ragging Squad, wherever required.
These bodies may be responsible for awareness campaigns, preventive monitoring, receiving complaints, coordinating inquiries, and recommending or implementing appropriate action within their authorized responsibilities.
6. Reporting a Complaint
Any student who experiences, witnesses, or has information about ragging may report the incident through the university's officially designated complaint channels.
A complaint should include the nature of the incident, date, location, individuals involved if known, and any supporting evidence available. Complaints will be handled with appropriate care and confidentiality, subject to applicable procedures.
In an emergency, students should immediately contact local emergency services or the appropriate law-enforcement authority.
National Anti-Ragging Helpline (India):
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Phone: 1800-180-5522
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Email: helpline@antiragging.in
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Website: https://www.antiragging.in
Students should verify the current contact details on the official national anti-ragging portal.
7. Inquiry and Disciplinary Action
Reported incidents will be examined in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and university procedures. Depending on the findings and severity of the incident, action may include disciplinary measures permitted under the applicable rules, including suspension, expulsion, or referral to law-enforcement authorities where warranted.
Every inquiry should follow the applicable procedural safeguards and provide a fair opportunity to the parties concerned.
8. Protection Against Retaliation
The university aims to protect students who report genuine concerns or cooperate with an inquiry from intimidation, victimization, or retaliation, in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
9. Awareness and Prevention
The university may conduct orientation programs, awareness sessions, poster campaigns, and other preventive activities to inform students and staff about the prohibition of ragging, complaint procedures, and the consequences of violations.
10. Student Responsibility
All students are expected to behave respectfully, comply with university rules, cooperate with anti-ragging initiatives, and promptly report incidents that may endanger the safety or dignity of others.
11. Policy Review
This policy shall be reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and university procedures.
12. Compliance
The policy shall be implemented in accordance with applicable anti-ragging laws and the regulations and directions issued by the relevant authorities, including the University Grants Commission (UGC), wherever applicable to the university.
