DMRC, though yet to be notified, has welcomed the initiative as a positive step
DMRC, though yet to be notified, has welcomed the initiative as a positive step
In yet another move to contain ragging on its campuses, Delhi University has decided to rope in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The new academic session in the varsity will take off from Thursday. As per the proposal, commuters along the Vishwavidyalaya line might soon hear the announcement: "Delhi University. The university has zero-tolerance against ragging. Anyone found guilty will have to face punishment."
DU plans to ask Metro to announce the varsity's zero tolerance policy
towards ragging as the train nears the Vishwavidyalaya station (above).
Though the varsity has approved the plan, the DMRC is yet to be notified. "We have not received any such word from DU yet. Whatever it is, we are ready to do our bit for the cause. It is a positive step to contain the menace of ragging," said DMRC spokesperson Tomojit Bhattacharjee.
The proposal was considered in a July 18 board meeting of the university authorities, including the proctor and dean. Police personnel, including the traffic staff, also attended the meeting to discuss the issue of security in and around the campuses.
The officials speak
Discussing the plan, south campus deputy dean Dinesh C Varshney said, "A large number of students commute via Delhi Metro. The anti-ragging announcement on the stations will help in keeping the ragging alert on. It will stay in the back of the minds of all commuters."
Students also seemed to be onboard with the idea. Aditi Sinha, a student who travels north campus on a daily basis, said, "The incidence of ragging has reduced in the recent years. The university is already stringent regarding the issue. The announcement on the Metro will also help in creating an atmosphere of security."
Going the whole hog
Apart from that, the varsity will also deploy police personnel in civilian clothes to take a round of colleges, particularly in the south campus and evening colleges.
Entry rules will be tightened and no outsider will be allowed inside any college premises. "We are trying our best to contain ragging and make the campuses safe zones for students. We have the support of local police, but students will also have to remain vigilant," added Varshney.
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