Overview

Anti-ragging week is a comprehensive initiative implemented by educational institutions to prevent, eliminate and address incidents of ragging—any practice of harassment, bullying, or hazing that new students may face from their seniors. The program is designed to create a safe, inclusive, and aplomb environment on campus, ensuring that all students can pursue their education without fear or intimidation.

 Key description:

1. **Awareness Campaigns**:

   - Regular awareness campaigns are conducted to educate students about the harmful effects of ragging and the importance of maintaining a ragging-free campus.

   - E Posters, Slogan writing and logo designing competition used to spread the message against ragging.

 2. **Promoting Positive Interaction**:

   - The program encourages positive interaction between senior and junior students through interactive lecture.

   - These initiatives help build a sense of community and mutual respect among students.

3. Creating a safe and respectful campus community

Anti-Ragging_week_flyer_(1).pdf

Objectives of Event

1. Prevention of Ragging: To create awareness among students about the negative effects of ragging and to prevent any instances of ragging through strict enforcement of rules.
2. Safe Learning Environment: To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students, where they can pursue their education without fear or intimidation.
3. Legal Awareness: To inform students about the legal consequences of ragging and the rights of victims under anti-ragging laws and regulations.
4. Support for Victims: To provide support systems for victims of ragging, including counselling, grievance redressal mechanisms, and protection from further harassment.
5. Disciplinary Action: To establish clear procedures for reporting, investigating, and taking disciplinary action against those involved in ragging.

Convener Details

• Dr. Hemant Sawhney, Officiating Dean, School of Dental Sciences, dean.sds@sharda.ac.in
• Prof. (Dr.) Sukhdeep Singh, Head, Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, sukhdeep.singh@sharda.ac.in
• Dr Vidyadevi Chandavarkar, Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, vidyadevi.chandavarkar@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

• Dr. Mithilesh Mishra, Professor, Department of Oral Pathology
• Dr. Neha Awasthi, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
• Dr. Yanina Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
• Dr. Srishti Thakur, Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology
• Student Co-ordinator: Shivangi Shankar (Intern)