COLLEGE OF NURSING, NIRMALA MEDICAL CENTRE
(An undertaking of Nirmala Medical Centre)
Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

This policy encourages the socialization of students within the academic environment while simultaneously discouraging and preventing any negative acts by senior students that go against the fundamental purpose of socio-academic integration.

• The Anti-Ragging Committee serves as the supervisory and advisory body for planning actions to build and maintain a ragging-free culture on the college campus.
• The committee is responsible for designing standard operating procedures and action plans against ragging.
• The institution shall develop an Anti-Ragging Squad, functioning under the committee’s supervision, to actively monitor and prevent ragging incidents.
• The Anti-Ragging Squad will conduct surprise inspections in hostels and other vulnerable locations to detect and prevent ragging.
• The Anti-Ragging Committee shall be led by the Principal, with members including the Vice Principal, faculty representatives, PTA President, and student representatives elected by the Principal.
• The committee members shall serve a one-year term and convene at least twice a year or whenever a case arises.
• Any student or parent may lodge a complaint in writing to the Principal or any committee member, or submit it via email with their name and address.
• Upon receiving a complaint, the committee shall convene within two days to initiate an investigation and take appropriate action.
• The committee shall handle all disciplinary matters within the institution, referring cases to law enforcement only when required.
• Complaints will be addressed fairly, confidentially, and promptly.
• The institution enforces a zero-tolerance policy against ragging, ensuring strict disciplinary action against offenders.
• Psychological, emotional, and physical support (such as counseling and security assistance) shall be provided to victims upon request.
• At the time of admission, every student and their parent/guardian must sign an anti-ragging affidavit, affirming their commitment to a ragging-free environment.
• Daily monitoring reports on anti-ragging measures will be submitted to the Head of Institution for two weeks following the admission of freshers.
• The committee shall decide on appropriate punishments based on the severity of each case, as determined by the Anti-Ragging Squad.
• If an incident falls under penal law, an FIR shall be filed within 24 hours of receiving such information.
• The anti-ragging policy shall be promoted at all levels, with discussions in staff meetings and awareness programs conducted for all students.
• Anti-ragging posters shall be displayed prominently on notice boards, and brochures shall be distributed for awareness.
• All students and their parents must submit an online anti-ragging affidavit annually at www.antiragging.in and www.amanmovement.org.
• Regular reports on anti-ragging measures shall be submitted to the university and regulatory authorities as required.