NMC directs medical colleges to observe Anti-Ragging Day on August 12

Indian Express

5 days ago

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notice asking all medical institutions under its purview to observe Anti-Ragging Day on August 12, followed by Anti-Ragging Week from August 12 to August 18. The directive is in line with the advisory issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on July 22.
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According to the NMC, the observance is part of ongoing efforts to implement the anti-ragging framework laid out by the UGC. 'These regulations are mandatory,' the NMC stated in its notice, adding that all higher educational institutions are required to ensure 'strict compliance' with the guidelines, including 'monitoring mechanisms' outlined in the regulations.
As per the UGC advisory, higher education institutions have been encouraged to conduct a range of activities during the Anti-Ragging Week. These include inaugural ceremonies to mark the occasion, and student-led competitions such as slogan writing, essay writing, poster making, photography contests, street plays, and debates on anti-ragging themes. Institutions have also been advised to recognise participation by awarding certificates and prizes to students involved in these campaigns.
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Colleges and universities have also been encouraged to promote student participation in the National Contest 2025, which focuses on digital posters, short videos, and reels highlighting anti-ragging messages. Details about the categories, deadlines, and award criteria are available on the dedicated anti-ragging portal by UGC at antiragging.in.
The advisory further adds that institutions may run digital campaigns, post activity updates on social media, and include video messages from heads of institutions promoting anti-ragging messages. 'Awareness activities like workshops, seminars, interactive sessions, and creative avenues such as selfie corners may be set up on campus,' the UGC has suggested.
In addition to offline activities, institutions are advised to screen short films and awareness videos available on the UGC's anti-ragging website for both students and faculty members.
The UGC has also instructed universities and other governing institutions to forward the advisory to all affiliated colleges and ensure participation in the observance of Anti-Ragging Day and Week. This is part of the Commission's broader objective to reinforce preventive education and build safer campus environments across the country.