Odisha tells colleges to revive anti-ragging, grievance panels

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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.