UNITED AGAINST RAGGING: PROMOTING SAFE AND RESPECTFUL CAMPUS LIFE
Anti-Ragging Awareness Session
Organised By
Department of Psychology
SNDT Women’s University, Churchgate
14th August 2024
The SNDT Women’s University Department of Psychology, Churchgate campus conducted an Anti-Ragging awareness session on 14th August, 2024 in Room No. 601, Patkar Hall Building.
The session was conducted by the Department of Psychology faculty members as a means to open dialogue about anti-ragging and the university’s policies on the same. The session was honored with the presence of the Anti-Ragging Committee Chairperson Dr. Nilesh Thakre, and Co-Chairperson Mrs. Chaitri Dave along with the Committee members – Ms. Durgesh Badsewal, Ms. Tasmiya Kazi, Ms. Takreem Malick, and Ms. Akshata Joshi. The session received great response with a total of 141 students in attendance belonging to MA Psychology Part I & II.
The session commenced with an overview given by Dr. Nilesh Thakre about the concept of ragging and its history in universities and colleges in India. The event provided a window into the plight of victims of ragging along with the toll it took on their mental and physical health.
A youtube video documentary talking of the grave acts and severity of ragging as described by victims was screened. The video documentary on ragging portrayed how ragging led to suicides, damage of life of students and other grave consequences. Students were sensitized about why they should not engage in such behaviors and the importance of taking an empathetic approach towards their peers and classmates was emphasized.
Furthermore, an Anti- Ragging Squad consisting of MA Part-I and MA Part-II students has been formed where students can ask for help as and when required from them as a step towards commitment to prevent ragging on University premises. Ms. Takreem Malick informed students about the National Ragging Prevention Programme Website from UGC and an undertaking form which officially asked students to declare a stand for anti-ragging. Furthermore, students were also asked to generate posters on anti-ragging awareness which were displayed during the session.
Marking a significant point in the event, all students united together and took a pledge to not engage in ragging. As the event concluded, Ms. Akshata Joshi gave a vote of thanks to the faculty members as well as students who contributed to the success of this event.
Dr. Nilesh Thakre
Professor and Head
Dept. of Psychology, Churchgate
