A
seminar on anti-ragging was organized for the students on 16th April
2024 at 2.30pm in the Florence Nightingale hall. The session started with a prayer song,
followed by welcome address by Mrs. Sushma.
During the welcome address the resource person was welcomed with a
sapling by Principal, Dr. Sr. Judy SIC.
Mr. Harish M R - SI of
Bantwala police station was the resource person who spoke and enlightened
students on the topic. He addressed on various aspects of ragging like the
types of physical and verbal abuse and hoe ragging can affect the future life
of an individual as well as on the legal aspects. He mentioned that ragging is
a kind of criminal act and those involved in it are punishable by law. He
advised the students not to get involved in any form of ragging activity in the
college or hostel. He also suggested what needs to be done if anyone becomes a
victim of ragging activity. He asked the students to note down the helpline
numbers as well as the email ID through which the students can contact when no
action is being taken at Institutional level.
Dr. Kiran Shetty, Medical Superintendent, FMHT was present during the
session. The Session was conducted with
vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Michelle and it was followed by National
Anthem.