Committees

ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE


RAGGING
  • Misconduct of any student either in spoken or written form or any action that has the effect of harming others.
  • Indulging in undisciplined activities that cause physical or psychological harm or fear or apprehension.
  • Asking others to do things that they normally will not do and causes a sense of shame or emotional embarrassment.
  • Any act that disrupts others academic activity.
  • Financial extortion or forceful monetary burden on a fresher or any other student.
  • Any act of physical abuse including sexual, homosexual assaults stripping of clothes, forcing obscene lewd acts and gestures causing physical and mental torture.
  • Any act of abuse by spoken words, emails, posts, public insults to derive sadistic pleasure.
  • Any act that affects the mental health and self confidence of any student with or without intent to derive sadistic pleasure or priority over others.
ANTI-RAGGING

VEL TECH HIGH TECH Dr.RANGARAJAN Dr.SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE does have an Anti-ragging committee headed by Principal as per the mandate of AICTE. This Committee comprise of faculty members, non-teaching staff and one Police official.  The Institution makes the students understand, at the time of admission, that ragging is an offence and is punishable. Each of the student of the College and his/her parents and, or Guardian are hereby required to submit a combined undertaking at the time of admission, in the prescribed format which is mandatory for admission.

All concerned officials of the College, students, parents & guardians of the students, members of Anti-ragging committees & Anti-ragging squads are hereby requested to adhere to the stipulations and effectively monitor and comply with the provisions made in the directives.

Students involved in ragging are prone to imprisonment and suspension from the Institution. Hoardings are displayed across the campus including hostel premises to prohibit anti-ragging. Anti-ragging complaint boxes are placed in different places in the university and hostels. Students are at liberty to write their complaints and drop it in it for further action. The drop boxes are checked periodically and remedial actions are carried out to resolve the issue.

Any kind of ragging is strictly banned in the college/hostel premises of Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College. In this matter we believe in having Zero Tolerance. If anybody found indulged in such kind of activities, strict action will be taken against him. Ragging in any Educational Institution is a punishable offence.

The Powers and Functions of Anti Ragging Committee
  • To uphold and comply with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and be vigilant on nay acts amounting to ragging.
  • To publicize to all students and prevalent directives and the actions that can be taken against those indulging in ragging.
  • To consider the complaints received from the students and conduct enquiry and submit report to the Anti- Ragging Committee along with punishment recommended for the offenders.
  • Oversee the procedure of obtaining undertaking from the students in accordance with the provisions.
  • Conduct workshops against ragging menace and orient the students.
  • To provide students the information pertaining to contact address and telephone numbers of the person(s) identified to receive complaints/distress calls.
  • To offer services of counselling and create awareness to the students.
  • To take all necessary measures for prevention of Ragging inside the Campus/ Hostels.
Administrative action in the event of ragging
  • Cancellation of admission.
  • Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.
  • Withholding/ withdrawing scholarship/ fellowship and other benefits.
  • Debarring from appearing in any test/ examination or other evaluation process.
  • Withholding results.
  • Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc..
  • Suspension/ expulsion from the hostel.
  • Rustication from the institution for period ranging from one to four semesters.
  • Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution.

ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE

S. No. Committee Members Designation Position
1 Dr. E. Kamalanaban Principal Chair Person
2 Dr. V. R. Ravi Professor & Dean - Academics Member - Faculty
3 Dr. Geetha R Professor & Dean - IQAC Member - Faculty
4 Dr. Suresh Kumar S Professor & Dean - R&D Member - Faculty
5 Dr. J. B. Veeramalini Professor & Dean - SA Member - Faculty
6 Dr. J. Ayyappan HOD - Biotechnology Member - Faculty
7 Dr. D. S. Manoj Kumar HOD - CSE (AI&ML) Member - Faculty
8 Dr. S. Nagarajan HOD - MBA Member - Faculty
9 Mr. M. Manoj Kumar HOD - Civil Member - Faculty
10 Mr. Pradeep Katta HOD - First Year Member - Faculty
11 Mr. K. Rajendran Boys Hostel Warden-1 Member - Non Teaching
12 Mr. Rajesh V K Boys Hostel Warden-2 Member - Non Teaching
13 Mrs. R. Tharani Girls Hostel Warden-1 Member - Teaching
14 Mrs. J. Gowthami Girls Hostel Warden-2 Member - Non Teaching
15 Ms. Praislin Tabitha Rajakumar Student Counsellor Member - Student Counsellor
16 Mr. P. Subramani Parent Member - Parent Representative
17 Akkash S R - CSE
(VH 15740)		 1st Year Student Member - Student Representative
18 Devanathan V - CSE (AI&ML)
(VH 19609)		 2nd Year Student Member - Student Representative
19 Gayathri R - AIDS
(VH 13812)		 3rd Year Student Member - Student Representative
20 Trisha V N - BIOTECH
(VH 13363)		 4th Year Student Member - Student Representative
21 Mr. R. Ashok Inspector of Police, T7 - Police Station Member - Police Administration
22 Mr. Kannan D Tahsildar - Avadi Member - Civil Administration
23 Mr. K. Venkateswarlu Reporter - Dinamani Member - Local Media
24 Dr. G. K. Dhas Chairman - Mother Teresa Charitable Trust Member - NGO
25 Dr. Suresh R Professor & Dean - T&P Member - Secretary

Associated activities / functions:

  • To widely publicize the laws that prohibit ragging and highlight its harmful consequences.
  • To discuss preventive measures and outline steps to identify offenders and ensure they face appropriate punishment.
  • To address acts of abuse, including verbal insults, emails, social media posts, or public humiliation, which may involve deriving perverse pleasure or sadistic thrill from actively or passively causing discomfort to freshmen or other students.

Academic Year 2022-2023

Sl. No

Date of Meeting

Semester

Agenda

1

25/02/2022

Even
  • Purpose and significance of the meeting is addressed.
  • Any pending concerns or issues
  • Orientation programs conducted for new students(first year and lateral entry if required)
  • Actions taken and outcomes to be recorded properly.
  • Increasing visibility of anti-ragging squad
  • Planning Future Awareness Programs minimum 2 per semester to be executed.

2

30/03/2022

Even
  • Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
  • Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
  • Awareness campaigns and posters
  • Any complaints received (confidentiality maintained)
  • A suggestion for faculty mentoring and student buddy system is noted regularly.
  • Student’s coordination’s and Join Monitoring Plans is to be implemented.

4

24/08/2022

Odd

 
  • Warm regards and purpose and significance of the meeting is addressed.
  • Status Update on Anti-Ragging Measures
  • Discussion on Recent Reports or Incidents.
  • CCTV and surveillance updates in hostel and campus areas.
  • Involvement of NSS/NCC/cultural clubs in spreading awareness.
  • Open discussion for additional suggestions or concerns
  • Date of next meeting tentatively scheduled on October end.

5

20/10/2022

Odd
  • welcomed all members and emphasized the importance of maintaining a ragging-free environment on campus and hostels.
  • Orientation sessions for first-year students is completed successfully.
  • No major complaints of ragging were reported since the last meeting.
  • Awareness sessions were conducted for both freshers and seniors in this academic year.
  • Anti-Ragging squads are actively monitoring hostel corridors, canteens, and common areas.
  • CCTV surveillance is operational in critical zones.

6

29/11/2024

ODD
  • Zero major ragging incidents reported during the year.
  • Increased student participation in anti-ragging programs and positive feedback on hostel safety.
  • Enhanced responsiveness to complaints through improved monitoring and communication systems.
  • Expand training programs for hostel staff and student volunteers

Academic Year 2023-2024

S.No

Date of Meeting

Semester

Agenda

1

22/02/2023

Even
  • All members and highlighted the committee's responsibility to ensure a ragging-free environment and safeguard student welfare.
  • No formal complaints of ragging have been reported since the last meeting.
  • Orientation programs were successfully implemented.
  • Orientation programs for freshers and seniors were conducted to raise awareness.
  • Suggested organizing interactive sessions and buddy systems to promote healthy senior-junior relationships.

2

28/03/2023

Even

  • Chairperson welcomed all members and emphasized the committee’s vital role in ensuring a safe and ragging-free campus environment.
  • The minutes of the previous meeting held on 22.02.23 were reviewed and approved.
  • Awareness sessions for new and senior students were successfully conducted.
  • No formal complaints of ragging were reported since the last meeting.
  • Importance of regularly collecting student feedback regarding hostel safety and environment.

4

25/08/2023

Odd
  • Orientation sessions for first-year students conducted on ragging prevention.
  • Distribution of anti-ragging brochures and posters completed across campus.
  • Formation of an Anti-Ragging Squad with student volunteers finalized and Schedule awareness webinars every semester.
  • No formal ragging complaints reported since the last meeting.

5

26/10/2023

Odd
  • Anti-Ragging Squad patrols increased during evenings and weekends.
  • Regular inspection of complaint boxes ensured.
  • Student representatives suggested peer mentoring program to improve rapport.
  • Proposal to invite alumni to share experiences and promote zero ragging culture.
  • Launch peer mentoring program next semester.

 

 

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