College Protection Group

Increasing challenges such as drug abuse, violence, Cyber threats and anti-social activities rampant in college campuses recently is adversely affecting the students' safety, discipline, mental health and academic atmosphere of campuses. Hence, it is imperative to ensure safety of students for which College Protection Groups (CPG) in higher educational institutions should be formed to promote anti-Narcotic awareness and activities.

Main Objectives

• Enhancing campus security through a robust monitoring system to prevent ragging, harassment and other safety violations.
• Promoting student well-being by creating a supportive framework for confidential grievance reporting and timely assistance.
• Strengthening emergency response via a well-coordinated protocol for managing accidents, conflicts, and external threats.
• Facilitating awareness and counselling through regular campaigns on cyber safety, substance abuse, mental health, and students' legal rights; and improving collaboration with authorities by forging a strong link between colleges, law enforcement, and local communities for efficient grievance redressal and proactive safety measures.
• Organizing awareness sessions on topics like narcotic abuse, anti-ragging, cyber safety, gender sensitization, traffic discipline, and legal literacy.

Core functions of College Protection Groups

• To take all necessary measures to prevent, curb and eradicate ‘substance’ abuse in the campus. Proactively identify and address potential safety concerns through regular collaborative meetings.
• Provide a confidential and accessible channel for students to report grievances without fear, ensuring timely resolution.
• Develop strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies for both proactive safety initiatives and effective response to incidents.
• Empower students and staff through regular training and workshops on self-defence, legal rights, and emergency response.
• Continuously evaluate existing safety measures and recommend necessary enhancements to the college administration to ensure ongoing effectiveness.