# Odisha tells colleges to revive anti-ragging, grievance panels 2026-08-13T03:33:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Hindustan Times reports that the Odisha government has ordered all higher educational institutions to revive and reconstitute key committees, including anti-ragging panels, before the 2026-27 academic session. A Higher Education department letter dated August 5 notes that many members have been transferred, retired, or are otherwise unavailable, leaving some committees incomplete or non-functional. Institutions must reconstitute the committees within seven days of receiving the letter, ensuring prescribed composition, quorum, and representation of women, SC/ST communities, and external members. Details must be updated on the HIMS portal and displayed on websites and notice boards. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: anti-ragging, higher education, Odisha, statutory committees, student grievances, UGC regulations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-tells-colleges-to-revive-anti-ragging-grievance-panels/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-tells-colleges-to-revive-anti-ragging-grievance-panels/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.