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Lawngtlai, 24th September 2026: The Lawngtlai District Level Anti-Ragging Committee held a meeting today at the Office Chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai, Shri Donny Lalruatsanga, who also serves as the Chairman of the Committee.

Addressing the members,Shri Donny Lalruatsanga stressed the importance of taking necessary measures to prevent ragging and harassment in schools and educational institutions. He stated that the Government has been taking various measures to curb ragging and informed that the University Grants Commission (UGC) had already issued a communication to the States on 18th April 2024 regarding the prevention of ragging.

He further stated that, in accordance with the UGC guidelines, Anti-Ragging Committees are required to be constituted in educational institutions. He highlighted that ragging can cause serious physical and psychological harm and stressed the need for schools, colleges and other educational institutions to make every effort to ensure a ragging-free environment.

The Deputy Commissioner stated that the District Administration would take all necessary steps to prevent ragging in educational institutions across Lawngtlai District. He also informed that awareness activities would be given greater emphasis as part of the efforts to prevent ragging.

During the meeting, various important issues related to the prevention of ragging were discussed. It was noted that, at present, there were no major reported instances of ragging in schools, colleges and educational institutions in Lawngtlai District. However, members observed that the possibility of such incidents occurring in residential schools and institutions could not be ruled out and therefore called for greater vigilance and monitoring.

The meeting also emphasized the need for Heads of Institutions and Schools to ensure that students are made to give an undertaking against ragging at the time of admission. It was further suggested that a letter be issued in the name of the Anti-Ragging Committee to all schools and educational institutions, directing them to take necessary measures to prevent ragging. The District Level Anti-Ragging Committee also resolved to continue monitoring the situation and take necessary action whenever required.

All members of the Lawngtlai District Level Anti-Ragging Committee attended the meeting. The Deputy Commissioner expressed his appreciation to the members for their participation and concluded the meeting.