The Anti-Ragging Cell at Potti Sriramulu Chalavadi Mallikharjuna Rao College of Engineering and Technology-Autonomous (PSCMRCET-Autonomous) is a vital component of the institution’s mission to foster a supportive and equitable academic environment. Anti-Ragging Cell is a dynamic body committed to the curbing of ragging and ensuring a safe, respectful and inclusive academic environment for all students. Established in alignment with directives from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the cell recognizes ragging as a serious offense, necessitating robust preventive measures and stringent disciplinary actions in educational institutions.
Guided by the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009 (from R.K. Raghavan Committee recommendations/ appointed by the Supreme Court in 2006), the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1997 (Act No. 26 of 1997) and AICTE/APSCHE/JNTUK guidelines, the Anti-Ragging Cell at PSCMRCET is tasked with overseeing, preventing, and addressing any ragging incidents on campus.
Unwavering commitment of AR Cell ensures that the campus remains a paragon of safety, respect, and opportunity for every student. Through its vigilant monitoring, effective grievance redressal, awareness initiatives, and collaboration with college authorities, the cell ensures students can pursue their academic and personal goals in an atmosphere free from fear, harassment or intimidation.
The Anti-Ragging Cell operates through three key components to promote student well-being and create an enriching learning environment:
A) Anti-Ragging Committee (ARC)
Responsible for the formulation and oversight of anti-ragging policies, providing strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
B) Anti-Ragging Squad (ARS)
A group responsible for conducting surveillance, monitoring high-risk areas, and responding immediately to any incidents of ragging. The squad plays a key role in promoting awareness and preventing ragging.
C) Anti-Ragging Flying Squad (ARFS)
A dynamic team that performs unannounced checks and swiftly addresses any reported or suspected ragging incidents, ensuring a secure and disciplined campus environment.
D) Quick Response Team (QRT)
Is responsible for responding immediately to any reported or suspected cases, coordinating with Anti-Ragging committee, Squad, Flying Squad, authorities, and staying accessible 24/7 through dedicated helplines for student support.
This structured and collaborative approach ensures that PSCMRCET Autonomous maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards ragging, while fostering a safe, inclusive, respectful academic and positive learning environment for all students on compus.
Key Contributions of the Anti-Ragging Cell:
1. Safeguarding Student Well-Being: The Anti-Ragging Cell actively protects students, particularly newcomers, from any form of ragging-related distress, ensuring a campus where safety is paramount and every individual feels valued.
2. Cultivating a Respectful Culture: Through vigilant oversight and preventive initiatives, the cell nurtures an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration, enabling students to build positive relationships and thrive socially.
3. Empowering New Students: By maintaining a ragging-free environment, the cell instils confidence in freshers, allowing them to adapt to college life seamlessly and engage fully in academic and extracurricular opportunities.
4. Enhancing Institutional Integrity: A steadfast commitment to eliminating ragging strengthens PSCMRCET’s reputation as a disciplined and student-focused institution, earning trust from parents, students, and the academic community.
5. Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: The cell upholds national anti-ragging laws, mitigating risks of legal repercussions and reinforcing the college’s adherence to ethical and statutory standards.
6. Promoting Psychological Health: By addressing ragging incidents swiftly and offering counselling support, the cell helps students overcome emotional challenges, fostering resilience and mental well-being.
7. Reinforcing Discipline and Accountability: The cell’s fair and transparent processes hold individuals accountable for misconduct, promoting a culture of responsibility and ethical conduct across the campus.
8. Driving Awareness Initiatives: Through targeted programs, such as seminars and interactive sessions, the cell educates the campus community about the detrimental impact of ragging, encouraging empathy and proactive prevention.
9. Strengthening Campus Unity: By eliminating divisive behaviour’s like ragging, the cell fosters a sense of belonging, enabling students, faculty, and staff to collaborate harmoniously within a cohesive community.
10. Enabling Holistic Growth: A secure and supportive environment allows students to focus on their academic pursuits, skill development, and personal aspirations, unlocking their full potential without fear or disruption.
We proudly affirm that Potti Sriramulu Chalavadi Mallikharjuna Rao College of Engineering and Technology - Autonomous (PSCMRCET-Autonomous) maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards ragging, ensuring a safe, inclusive, respectful and positive learning environment for all students.
