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Odisha tells colleges to revive anti-ragging, grievance panels
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
This directive sounds routine, but it exposes a lazy assumption that statutory committees stay active after staff transfers. Many institutions likely let panels lapse until reminded. The real test is not the letter but the compliance: will the HIMS portal show reconstituted committees within seven days? Watch for that update.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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