According to information shared by the SPPU administration, the affiliated colleges have been given strict instructions to implement measures to prevent ragging and submit reports regarding the measures taken in both the first and second semesters.
The state government has enacted the Maharashtra Prevention of Ragging Act 1999 to prevent all forms of ragging in all non-agricultural universities and educational institutions in the state.
Taking cognizance of the incidents of ragging, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has now given strict instructions to the affiliated colleges to take preventive measures and submit first and second semester reports regarding the measures taken by them.
According to information shared by the SPPU administration, the affiliated colleges have been given strict instructions to implement measures to prevent ragging and submit reports regarding the measures taken in both the first and second semesters.
The state government has enacted the Maharashtra Prevention of Ragging Act 1999 to prevent all forms of ragging in all non-agricultural universities and educational institutions in the state. Similarly, the Acts and provisions promulgated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) have already been notified for the information and implementation of the colleges. Therefore, it is necessary to make strict efforts to ensure that incidents of ragging do not happen in future.
“Against this background, the colleges affiliated to the university, recognized institutions as well as postgraduate departments should inform the admitted students about the relevant acts and spread awareness to prevent ragging among the students. Also, it is mandatory for the college, institute or postgraduate department to follow the acts of the UGC exactly and strictly,” the circular issued by SPPU said.
