DOON UNIVERSITY DEHRADUN

SSR PART-I
DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
5.1.17 Does the university promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i)
conducting gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and
mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give details.
Yes, the University promotes a gender-sensitive environment. University has
already constituted a gender sensitization committee to address complaints
arising from sexual harassment. The committee comprises of members having
expertise and orientation in socio-cultural and legal aspects of gender related
issues. The committee takes up several orientation activities in the campus for
sensitizing the university community. Such activities include organization of
seminars and discussions on gender issues, observing International Women’s
Day, etc.
5.1.18 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any,
have been reported during the last four years and what action has been
taken in these cases?
Yes, the University has established an Anti Ragging Committee. The
following are the details:
Ragging is punishable in Doon University, Dehradun. Any case of ragging
must be brought to the
notice of the authorities and anyone indulging in ragging is liable to
disciplinary action ranging from rustication from the University to criminal
prosecution under the relevant laws.
The Vice Chancellor has constituted an Anti Ragging Committee for every
two academic sessions; consisting of the faculty members to prevent ragging
activities inside the campus and to sensitize the senior students. The details of
the committee along with their phone numbers are available on the University
website and notice board as well.
The wardens reside on campus to ensure round the clock vigil. The University
has not received any formal complaint from any student so far.
5.1.19 How does the university elicit the cooperation of all its
stakeholders to ensure the overall development of its students?
Yes, the University does elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure
overall development of students by way of:
Regular students faculty committee meetings
Regular redressal of any grievance
Meetings of administrative and support staff
Parents teacher meeting
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