Following the directives of UGC Anti- Ragging Committee has been effectively working in the college to provide a congenial atmosphere to students. The following activities were conducted by the Anti- Ragging Cell to spread awareness amongst students and parents during the academic year 2019-20. In Prospectus, one page was allotted mentioning ‘Regulations on curbing menace of ragging in higher educational institutions’. Annual meeting of Anti Ragging Committee was conducted on 3/3/2020 in which new committee members were nominated, activities for the next academic year were planned and they were informed that no case of Ragging was reported during the entire year. Celebration of various days and events in a way that fosters friendly relations among the students were encouraged. Following the recommendations of the Supreme Court and UGC, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committees have been actively operative in the college to provide a healthy and pleasant atmosphere to the staff and students. The following activities were conducted by the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee to spread cognizance amongst students and parents during the academic year 2019-20: In the beginning of the Academic Year 2019-20 a Parents’ and Students’ Orientation Programme was conducted wherein students were sensitized about remaining cautious while going to unknown places. Also, how to handle tactfully any problematic situation was also discussed by sharing few examples of past students who bravely overcame the situation which might have resulted into negative consequences. Six-Days Self Defense Camp was conducted from 09/12/19 to 14/12/19 to acquaint students with tactics of avoiding sexually harassing behavior & to educate them with the ways & means to be adopted for escaping from such situations. New Short-term Course – ‘Cyber Security Fundamentals’ has been introduced for students. This enables students to learn about self-guarding themselves in the era of digitalization & also helps them to prevent their exploitation by protecting their privacy in the real sense. Seminar on ‘Child Abuse & Sexual harassment & Emotional Intelligence’ was organized on 03/12/19 by Mr. Manish Gupta, Director, Buddhi World, Chennai. He focused on burning issues like gang rape, child rape cases etc & passed the message that one’s own safety lies in one’s own hands so we all need to assure our own safety by not just believing anyone blindly. Seminar on ‘Gynecological, Psychological & Sexual Problems of Young Women’ was conducted by Dr. Purnima Nadkarni – Director, 21st Century Fertility Centre, Nimaaya, Surat on 28/08/19. She enlightened young girls about taking care of hygiene & educated them along with the preventive measures in case of any kind of sexual problems. Annual meeting was conducted on 3/3/2020 in which new committee members were nominated, activities for the next academic year were planned and they were informed that no case of sexual harassment was reported during the entire year.
Following the directives of UGC Anti- Ragging Committee has been effectively working in the college to provide a congenial atmosphere to students.The following activities were conducted by the Anti- Ragging committee to spread awareness amongst students and parents during the academic year 2018-19: In Prospectus, one page was allotted mentioning ‘Regulations on curbing menace of ragging in Higher Educational Institutions – 2009’. An awakening Sessionon ‘Anti-Ragging’’ was organized on 9/01/2019 by Dr. R.C. Gadhvi, Deputy Registrar, VNSGU Celebration of various days and events in a way that fosters friendly relations among the students. Thus, the committee functions to provide an unbiased, trustworthy and supportive environment for students and promotes awareness about ragging through educational initiatives. Following the recommendations of the Supreme Court and UGC, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committees have been actively operative in the college to provide a healthy and pleasant atmosphere to the staff and students.The following activities were conducted by the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee to spread cognizance amongst students and parents during the academic year 2018-19: 5-Day Self Defense Camp- Mission Sahasi, 2018 was conducted in the month of October under guidance of Women Development Cell, VNSGU. A Session on ‘Cyber Security Awareness’ was organized on 12/12/18 by Maulik Shah and Mr. Jugal Patel, CEO, Net X Institute and Member, HANS. A ‘Demonstration of 181-Mahila Helpline’ was organized on 28/08/18 & 29/8/18 by Ms. Harsha Dodia, WLR (Constable) & Ms. Priyanka Gamit, Counsellor, 181 Mahila Helpline, Surat Mahila Police. A Seminar on ‘Anti Sexual Harassment’ was organized on 9/1/19 by Mrs. Geeta Shroff, Social Worker & Activist. The Committee provides confidential and responsive atmosphere for students and staff members that fosters a respectful and safe campus environment.
Parents’ and students’ Orientation Programme was conducted in the beginning of the academic session to make them aware about UGC & the Supreme Court guidelines & punishments in case of Ragging. Anti-Ragging undertaking of students & parents was taken at the time of admission. In Prospectus, one page has been allotted mentioning ‘Regulations on curbing menace of ragging in higher educational institutions – 2009’. A Seminar on ‘Effective use of RTI Act’ was organized byMr. Ajay Jangid, RTI Activist & Trainer, Member, NCPRI. A Session on ‘WISE-Women Internet Safety Education’ was organized by Chintan Pathak, Techlawyer & Cyber Security Consultant. A ‘Demonstration of 181-Mahila Helpline’was organized by Ms. Hemali Boghawala, Director, Mahila Suraksha Samiti. An awakening Session on ‘Anti Sexual Harassment’ was organized by Mrs. Geeta Shroff,Social Worker & Activist. A Seminar on ‘Cyber Crime Against Women’was organized by Mr. Snehal Vakilna, a renowned advocate and cyber crime expert. Group Day with social message was also celebrated by the Students’Council to spread the awareness.
The following activities were conducted by the Anti- Ragging Committee to spread awareness among students and parents during the academic year 2016-17: In Prospectus, one page is allotted mentioning ‘Regulations on curbing menace of ragging in higher educational institutions – 2009’. 1 Self Defence workshop was conducted in the month of September by Mr. Pamir Shah-Certified Self-Defense Trainer in association with Dynamic Warrior’s Academy. A Seminar on ‘Effective use of RTI Act’ was organized on 27/6/2016 Ajay Jangid, RTI Activist & Trainer, Member, NCPRI. A Lecture on ‘Anti- ragging –an awakening Session’ was organized on 29/6/2016 by Mrs. Geeta Shroff,Social Worker & Activist The following activities were conducted by the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee to spread awareness amongst students and parents during the academic year 2016-17: A Seminar on ‘Anti sexual harassment’ was organized on 7/7/2016 by Geeta Shroff,Social Worker & Activist. A discussion and Review of the film “Pink” related to sexual harassment. A Seminar on ‘Pre-Marital Counselling’was organized on 15/7/2016 by Dr. Uma Arora, Director, Sage Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
The following activities were conducted by the Anti- Ragging Committee to spread awareness amongst students and parents’ during the academic year 2015-16: 4 Self Defence workshops were conducted from June to September by Mr. Pamir Shah-Certified Self-Defense Trainer and Darais Cooper-Martial Arts’ Trainer and Guinness World Recorder Holder, in association with Police Head Quarters, Surat. 6 day Workshop on ‘Civil Defense’ between 20/7/2015 and 24/7/2015 was conducted by PI A. B. Kadam, Dr. P.P. Mistry, Chief Warden & Prof. Vijaybhai Patel, Divisional Warden, Civil Defense. The following activities were conducted by the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee to spread awareness amongst students and parents’ during the academic year 2015-16: A Workshop on “Protection of Women and Girl Children from Sexual Harassment” was conducted on 6/7/2015 by Mrs. Priti Joshi Advocate & Notary & Mr. Pamir Shah Certified Self-Defense Trainer in association with Police Headquarters, Surat. A Seminar on ‘Effective use of RTI Act’ was organized on 2/7/201 by Ajay Jangid, RTI Activist & Trainer, Member, NCPRI. A Seminar on “Women Empowerment” was organized on 5/8/2015 by Dr. Ami Yagnik- a Social Activist & Consulting Surgeon, Abhinav Hospital Ghod Dod Road, Surat. Workshop on ‘181- Mahila Helpline Awareness’ was conducted on 13/10/2015 by Savita R Chavda, Counselor, Katargam Police Station.
