What is Ragging?
Ragging refers to any act that causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm or raises apprehension or fear or shame or embarrassment to a student in an educational institution. It often involves abuse, humiliation, or harassment of new entrants or junior students by senior students.
Historical Background
Ragging has been a persistent problem in Indian educational institutions for decades, leading to severe physical and psychological trauma, and even deaths. Public outcry and judicial interventions, notably the Raghavan Committee Report (2007), led to stricter laws and regulations. The UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, were a significant step.