Kerala to Introduce Anti-Ragging Cells in Schools to Tackle Bullying

In a bid to curb bullying and ragging in schools, the Kerala General Education Department is set to introduce anti-ragging cells across educational institutions in the state. This initiative comes in response to persistent concerns over student safety and well-being in schools.

General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced that senior officials are preparing a proposal to implement anti-ragging cells in every school. This step aims to reinforce the existing disciplinary committees and protection groups to ensure a more structured and effective response to bullying.

“Through disciplinary committees and protection groups already exist in schools across the state, the practices like ragging have yet to be completely rooted out. Therefore, the General Education Department is considering setting up anti-ragging cells in every educational institution in the state,” Sivankutty said.

A committee of senior officials from the General Education Department will be formed to study and propose the structure and functioning of these cells before implementation. The minister added that these anti-ragging cells should also instil a sense of responsibility and respect among students, shaping their approach towards peer interactions in both school and higher education.

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Emphasising the importance of a healthy student-teacher relationship, the minister said that children should feel comfortable sharing their issues with their teachers. He reiterated that open communication between students and educators is essential in addressing concerns and creating a safe and inclusive school environment.

With bullying and ragging remaining a major issue in schools and colleges, Kerala’s initiative could set a progressive precedent for other states. The introduction of anti-ragging cells aims to foster respect, safety, and well-being among students while strengthening institutional support systems.

(With Inputs from PTI)

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