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Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
19-July-2018 17:42 IST
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
19-July-2018 17:42 IST
Guidelines on safety of students on and off campuses of Higher Educational Institutions
The
University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that it has framed
guidelines on Safety of Students on and off Campuses of Higher
Educational Institutions (HEIs). As per UGC guidelines, HEIs should
mandatorily put in place a broad-based “Students Counseling System” for
the effective management of problems and challenges faced by students.
It is a unique, interactive and target-oriented system, involving
students, teachers and parents, resolved to address common students
concerns such as anxiety, stress, fear of change and failure to
homesickness and a slew of academic worries. HEIs should also make self
defense for women mandatory component of extra-curricular activities.
Further, it is incumbent upon HEIs to institute a mechanism to address
issues/concerns of all girls and women in HEIs. The aforesaid guidelines
may be seen at https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4006064_Safety-of-Students-Guidelines.pdf .
This
information was given by the Minister of State (HRD), Dr. Satya Pal
Singh today in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.
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