The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notice urging all medical institutions to observe Anti-Ragging Day on August 12, followed by Anti-Ragging Week from August 12 to 18. This move aligns with the UGC’s advisory issued on July 22, applying the same observance across higher education.
As the NMC emphasised, “These regulations are mandatory… all institutions are required to take necessary steps for their implementation in toto, including the monitoring mechanism”.
ACTIVITIES MEDICAL SCHOOLS ARE ASKED TO HOST
Medical colleges are encouraged to organise a variety of initiatives during Anti-Ragging Week, mirroring UGC recommendations:
- Inaugural ceremonies to formally launch the observance
- Competitions like slogan writing, essay writing, poster making, logo design, photography, street plays, quizzes, and debates around anti-ragging themes
- Certificates and prizes to recognise active participants
- Social media campaigns and video messages from institutional heads to share anti-ragging messages
- Workshops, seminars, interactive sessions, and creative touches such as selfie corners on campus
- Participation in the National Contest 2025 for digital posters, reels, and short videos — details available at antiragging.in
- Screening short films or awareness videos available on the UGC anti-ragging portal for both students and faculty
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
This directive comes amid efforts to reinforce anti-ragging prevention and build safer campuses across India. The UGC and NMC are both pushing for strict compliance with mandatory monitoring tools to keep ragging at bay.
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