Ragging - Conquer it with Positive Attitude.

After the death of 1st year medical student from Himachal Pradesh Mr. Aman Kacharu, ragging has once again become the subject of debate and discussion. The Supreme Court of India has ordered states to take prompt steps as ragging squads and strict legal action against those involved.

Whether only formulating laws will be sufficient? Because laws were there even before, still such incidences have not yet stopped! If we look into the psyche of those involved, we see that, they do it either to get a cruel happiness or more importantly because they were being ragged by seniors.

In the former case psychological assessment and counseling might prove beneficial, but in later, vicious cycle has to be broken. Few positive steps have to be taken if we really want to curtail this problem-

• Anti ragging squad should have few senior students along with principal and staff.

• Organize a freshers party, which should be a joint venture of seniors and college. Let them get acquainted with one another in a relaxed mood.

• Arrange special sessions with the help of psychologist, social workers, NGO's for all the students to inculcate more positive attitude about themselves and others.

• Select few senior students who are topper in academics, sports, cultural activities etc. and ask them to monitor and help a small group of junior students.

Ideas can be many more. But only with relentless application of laws and such positive steps the social stigma like ragging can be annihilated and a healthy campus culture will be maintained.

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