Affiliated to University of Calcutta
Re-accredited by NAAC in 2021 with 'A' Grade (4th Cycle)
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
College with Potential for Excellence
INTRODUCTION
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions in 2009 to prohibit, prevent, and eliminate ragging and ensure a safe and supportive environment for students in HEIs across India. This policy outlines the measures instituted in Loreto College, Kolkata to maintain a ragging-free campus.
OBJECTIVES:
The primary objectives of this Anti-Ragging Policy are:
1. To prevent ragging in any form within the college premises or during college-related activities, both offline and online
2. To establish strict deterrents against ragging and provide a transparent and effective complaint redressal mechanism
3. To spread awareness about ragging and its consequences among the student body
POLICY:
1. Loreto College has a zero tolerance policy towards ragging. No act of ragging, whether major or minor, shall go unnoticed.
2. Immediate disciplinary action will be taken against any student guilty of ragging.
3. Orientation sessions for freshers and awareness programmes for senior students regarding the definition and consequences of ragging will be conducted regularly.
4. The college will maintain a strict and confidential system for reporting instances of ragging.
5. The Anti-Ragging Committee will meet every semester to oversee the implementation of the Anti-Ragging Policy, take cognisance of complaints, conduct fair and transparent investigations, and take appropriate disciplinary action.
6. The Anti-Ragging Squad, comprising teachers and students, will monitor the college premises and ensure the enforcement of the Anti-Ragging Policy. It shall also serve as the first point of contact for any student wishing to report an incident of ragging.
7. Anti-Ragging posters and the UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009 will be prominently displayed in the college campus and on the college website.
8. All students and guardians shall sign an online undertaking following UGC guidelines to affirm their commitment to maintaining a ragging-free atmosphere on campus.
COMPOSITION OF THE ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE 2025–26:
SL.NO. | NAME | DESIGNATION |
| 1 | Dr. Sr. A. Nirmala | Teacher-in-charge |
| 2 | Dr. Amrita Dasgupta | IQAC Coordinator |
| 3 | Dr. Krishnokoli Hazra | Department of History (Faculty) |
| 4 | Dr. Debasree Sinha | Department of Geography (Faculty) |
| 5 | Dr. Sanghita Sanyal | Department of English (Faculty) |
| 6 | Dr. Sulagna Chattopadhyay | Department of English (Faculty) |
| 7 | Ms. Maupali Ghosh | Counsellor (Clinical Psychologist) |
| 8 | Mr. Abdul Javed | Non-Teaching Staff |
| 9 | Mr. Subhomoy Pal | Parent |
| 10 | Mr. Debashis Banerjee | Parent |
| 11 | Mr. Ayan Bhowmick | Officer-in-Charge, Shakespeare Sarani Police Station |
| 12 | Ms. Susmita Bhattacharya | Councillor |
| 13 | Ms. Mita Mukherjee | Media Representative |
| 14 | Dr. Ranjana Banerjee | NGO Representative |
| 15 | Anuja Prasad | Student President |
| 16 | Atreyee Banerjee | Student Vice-President |
| 17 | Anushka Mukherjee | Student Member (Semester 4) |
| 18 | Payel Roychowdhury | Student Member (Semester 4) |
| 19 | Rifa Sania | Student Member (Semester 4) |
| 20 | Diya Bhattacharjee | Student Representative (Semester 2) |
| 21 | Sreshtha Niyogi | Student Representative (Semester 2) |
| 22 | Zubia Kulsum Khan | Student Representative (Semester 2) |
Anti-Ragging Awareness Programme
The Anti-Ragging Committee of Loreto College in collaboration with IQAC, conducted an interactive awareness programme on 12th February 2026. The session was organised by the student representatives of the Committee. The central activity of the programme was a Sorting Game designed to help students differentiate between situations that qualify as ragging and those that do not, in accordance with the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Students were invited to examine a set of jumbled pictures depicting various campus scenarios and place them into two columns on a chart paper naming “Ragging” and “Not Ragging.” The activity aimed to encourage critical thinking while reinforcing the necessity of recognising harmful behaviour. Throughout the day, 21 students participated in the programme with enthusiasm. A majority of the participants sorted the situations correctly, indicating that the general student body possesses a strong understanding of what constitutes ragging under UGC regulations.
The programme successfully met its objective of strengthening awareness and ensuring that students remain informed about acceptable conduct within the campus. It was emphasised that strict preventive and disciplinary measures would be undertaken should any instance of ragging occur. Overall, the initiative proved effective in promoting a safer, more respectful environment within the college community.
