The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed varsities to ensure that all complaints of discrimination and harassment including that of OBC students and those belonging to marginalised or disadvantaged groups of the society must be dealt with promptly.
In a letter to Vice Chancellors, UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu said that regulations on curbing the menace of ragging are to be mandatorily followed by all universities and colleges.
A nationwide toll free anti-ragging helpline 180O-180-5522 in 12 languages has also been established which can be accessed by students in distress due to ragging, the UGC letter said.
The Commission has made it mandatory for all institutions to incorporate in their prospectus the directions of the Government regarding prohibition and consequences of ragging, Sandhu said in his letter while seeking strict action against those flouting the guidelines.
