The University reiterated that any act of ragging or indiscipline would invite serious consequences. (Express photo by Praveen Khanna/ representational)As the new academic session begins, the University of Delhi held a meeting of its Proctorial Board on Monday to chalk out measures for ensuring a smooth and secure induction process for incoming students. With the focus on maintaining campus discipline and preventing incidents of ragging, a slew of decisions were taken to enforce a zero-tolerance approach.Colleges and departments have been directed to strictly implement relevant rules and regulations, particularly Ordinances XV-B and XV-C, and the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.Key Measures Announced:Mandatory Anti-Ragging Undertaking: All newly admitted students and their parents/guardians must submit an undertaking against ragging at the time of admission through the national portal http://www.antiragging.in, as per the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.Joint Control Rooms: Two control rooms will operate in North Campus (Tel: 27667221) and South Campus (Tel: 24119832) from August 1 to August 8 to address student concerns and provide immediate assistance.Observance of Anti-Ragging Week: As per UGC guidelines, Anti-Ragging Day will be observed on August 12, followed by an Anti-Ragging Week till August 18.Widespread Awareness: Anti-ragging posters in English and Hindi have been displayed at key locations across both campuses.Story continues below this adRestricted Entry and Monitoring: Colleges and hostels are to restrict outsider entry and prominently display anti-ragging rules. They are also directed to form Anti-Ragging Committees and Vigilance Squads with the help of NCC/NSS student volunteers.Police Pickets and Patrolling: Police pickets will be posted outside every college, with special attention to women’s colleges. Regular patrolling will be conducted across campus to ensure student safety.Deployment of Women Police: Delhi Police has assured the deployment of plainclothes women personnel within and around college premises to prevent ragging and eve-teasing.Verification of PG Accommodations: Students opting for paying guest accommodations have been advised to ensure that their residences are duly verified by local police authorities.Story continues below this adOnline Complaint Mechanism: Police officials emphasized streamlined mechanisms for filing ragging complaints, including online reporting and cybercrime referrals.Regular Compliance Reports: Under UGC’s 2009 anti-ragging regulations, all institutional heads must submit weekly compliance reports for the first three months of the academic year, and monthly reports thereafter. These must be sent to the University Proctor at proctor@du.ac.in.The University reiterated that any act of ragging or indiscipline would invite serious consequences, including suspension, expulsion, cancellation of degree or admission, withholding of results, or being barred from classes and examinations.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:delhi universityDU admissions