A notice has been released by the University of Delhi regarding preventive measures against ragging for the academic session 2017-18. The notice comprises a list of measures to prevent eve teasing, ragging and all other prohibited activities across colleges affiliated to DU.
Following are the protective measures taken by DU for its students:
Anti-ragging:
- Guardians of all students have been asked to submit undertakings at the time of admissions as assurance that their wards will not indulge in ragging activities.
- Two joint central rooms have also been set up for this purpose in both North Campus and South Campus.
- Disciplinary and anti-ragging committees will be set up at all colleges in order to prevent ragging.
- Rules regarding ragging will be put up at the notice-board of colleges. Also, extra security is being maintained at student gathering points such as eating joints.
Women’s safety:
- DU has also tied up with Delhi Police to provide additional security to its female students.
- Women cops in civil dress code will be stationed in and around the colleges to catch offenders of eve teasing and other such incidents.
- Self-defence training will also be provided to female students by the women police of Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) who will be trained in martial arts.
- DU has also asked students living in PG to get their accommodations verified by the police for security reasons.
Outsiders, defacing of property and traffic:
- Regarding the security from identified individuals, DU has laid down rules to prevent outsiders from entering colleges, hostels or any other university premises.
- Graffiti, wall painting, defacing of property and using posters on the university’s property has also been prohibited.
- Delhi Police will be stationed near all crucial traffic zones and students have been advised to use public mode of transportation to prevent road blocks and congestion.
Steps to file a complaint:
- Students can submit a written complaint in the complaint box of their respective college.
- Regarding ragging incidents, students can call the National Anti-Ragging Helpline number 1800 180 5522.
- Students can also contact either of the Joint Control Rooms (North Campus- 27667221; South Campus- 24119832) for any kind of safety assistance.
- Directly informing the Delhi Police by dialling 100 will enable students to contact the nearest PCR van in cases of emergency.
- Students can also contact the University Information Centre at 155215, 27006900. Assistance through these lines will be available from Monday to Friday.
- Assistance is also provided through email at proctor@du.ac.in, infocentre@du.ac.in
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