Maharashtra SC/ST panel suggests special cell for students to report discrimination

Mumbai | Thursday | 13th June, 2019

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This cell will handle grievances and complaints of caste-based discrimination and harassment by students from weaker sections like Dalits and tribals. This cell, in turn, would include five members, including two student representatives (one girl student and male student each), two management representatives and one chairman. "This cell will monitor complaints and instances of ragging and caste-based discrimination. The committee will also conduct workshops to sensitise students against caste-based discrimination and ragging. "If the cell finds any foul play, they will be empowered to lodge a complaint with the police," said Thool..