(a) whether cases of ragging have been reported in some medical and dental
colleges in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the action taken/proposed by the Government in this regard;
(d) whether the Government has framed any regulations to curb the menace of
ragging in medical and dental colleges; and
(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the measures taken for its proper
compliance?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a) to (c): Medical Council of India (MCI) and Dental Council of India (DCI)
have reported that cases of ragging in some medical/dental colleges have been
received. The concerned medical/dental colleges are obliged to take necessary
action against any incidence of ragging.
(d) & (e) To curb the menace of ragging, MCI and DCI, with the privous
approval of the Central Government, have framed anti-ragging regulations viz.
“Medical Council of India (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical
Colleges/Institutions) Regulations, 2009†as notified on 03.08.2009 and “Dental
Council of India Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Dental Colleges,
2009†as notified on 31.07.2009. It is mandatory upon the medical/dental Colleges
to follow these regulations.