BENGALURU — Reinforcing its commitment to student safety, dignity, and a zero-tolerance policy against campus harassment, ISBR Group of Institutions (Phase II Campus) organized the Anti Ragging Awareness Program 2026 on August 18, 2026. Held in the ISBR College auditorium from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, the event centered on the theme “Say NO to Ragging, YES to Respect” and the guiding slogan: “Ragging is a crime, not tradition. Let’s create memories, not trauma”.
Event Snapshot
| Program Component | Specifications & Details |
| Program Name | Anti Ragging Awareness Program 2026 |
| Date & Time | August 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Organizing Institution | ISBR Group of Institutions (Phase II Campus) |
| Resource Person | Mr. Mahesh S |
| Introductory Speaker | Dr. Anjum Shagufta (Principal, ISBR Law College) |
| Campaign Theme | “Say NO to Ragging, YES to Respect” |
| Institutional Motto | “Real World. Real Learning.” |
| Venue | ISBR College Auditorium, Phase II Campus |
Key Insights & Session Highlights
The session opened with an introductory address by Dr. Anjum Shagufta, Principal of ISBR Law College, who set the context before handing over to the resource person. Mr. Mahesh S delivered a presentation covering legal mandates, student leadership, and psychological well-being:
- Ragger, Bystander, or Leader: Mr. Mahesh prompted students to reflect on their campus legacy, urging them to move away from harmful traditions and embrace active student leadership.
- Impact Over Intent: The session emphasized that ragging is defined by the conduct’s physical or mental impact on the recipient rather than the perpetrator’s intentions.
- National Context & Legal Frameworks: Highlighting the urgency of compliance, the speaker cited a 2025 report recording 51 ragging-related student deaths in India between 2022 and 2024 based on National Anti-Ragging Helpline complaints. He outlined institutional policies adhering to University Grants Commission (UGC) and Supreme Court of India mandates.
- Digital Leadership: The presentation addressed the expansion of ragging into digital spaces, advocating for “Digital Leadership” to combat cyberbullying and online harassment.
- Interactive Engagement: Students participated in real-world scenario analysis, a quick myth-versus-fact quiz, and joined in a collective campus pledge against ragging.
Fostering a Safe & Inclusive Campus Culture
The program fulfilled critical regulatory requirements while reinforcing ISBR’s proactive approach to student mental health and safety. By training students to recognize, understand, respond to, and commit against ragging practices, the initiative strengthens bystander intervention across all campus facilities.
In his closing advice, Mr. Mahesh urged senior students to replace ragging with mentorship, concluding with a central directive: “Let’s build a campus where every student feels they belong”.