Rono Hills, Oct 22 : Rajiv Gandhi University organised an interaction programme with Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi, Special Monitor of the National Human Rights Commission, bringing together students, research scholars, faculty members and university officials for meaningful discussions on human rights, gender equality and student welfare.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Registrar Dr. N. T. Rikam, followed by the felicitation of Prof. Tripathi and a brief presentation on the university by Dr. Abhay Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, highlighting the University’s academic activities.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Tripathi emphasised the importance of human rights awareness, equality and collective responsibility in building an inclusive and supportive society. He highlighted the role of educational institutions in nurturing respect for human dignity, constitutional values and the rights of every individual. He also stressed the importance of gender equality and the need to create an environment free from discrimination, where every individual can participate and thrive.
During his interaction, Prof. Tripathi encouraged the university authorities to undertake initiatives that promote human rights awareness, equality, dignity and mutual respect across the campus. He emphasised the importance of publishing a university newsletter to disseminate information on human rights, highlight positive initiatives and provide a platform for diverse voices. He also recommended establishing a Human Rights Cell within the university administration and a Human Rights Club in each hostel to encourage participation, foster empathy and social responsibility, and inspire the university community to uphold human rights and contribute towards creating a safe, inclusive and harmonious campus environment.
Prof. Tripathi further recommended the publication of journals and edited books on human rights and advocated the establishment of a dedicated Centre for Human Rights at the university to promote research, academic engagement, awareness and advocacy. He emphasised the importance of strengthening institutional mechanisms for the protection of human rights and ensuring that the dignity of every individual is upheld through collective efforts and appropriate measures.
He also highlighted the importance of maintaining proper water facilities, sanitation, cleanliness and hygiene in the university and hostels. Additionally, he stressed the need to promote cyber hygiene and cybersecurity awareness to ensure the safety and well-being of students and other members of the university community in the digital environment.
Accentuating on the significance of well-being beyond academic achievement, Prof. Tripathi also underscored the importance of improving the happiness index within the university community. He stressed that student satisfaction, positive relationships, recreational opportunities and a supportive campus atmosphere are essential to ensuring holistic development and a fulfilling university experience.
The interaction session provided students and faculty members with an opportunity to engage directly with the NHRC Special Monitor on issues concerning human rights, equality and institutional responsibility. During the interaction, a few faculty members and students also raised grievances and concerns, which were noted for appropriate consideration and necessary follow-up by the concerned authorities.
The programme also featured an address by the In-charge Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jharna Chakravorty, who highlighted the significance of academic dialogue, awareness and student welfare in strengthening the university's educational environment.
As part of his engagement with the university community, Prof. Tripathi interacted with the Deans, hostel wardens, students, research scholars, faculty members and university officials to understand their perspectives, experiences and concerns. He also visited three university hostels to inspect the existing facilities and amenities, assess the hostel infrastructure and obtain updates on the overall living environment of students. During the visits, he interacted with the hostellers to understand their experiences, gather feedback and discuss matters concerning hostel facilities, sanitation, cleanliness and student welfare.
The visit reaffirmed Rajiv Gandhi University's commitment to promoting human rights awareness, strengthening student welfare and fostering a campus culture that values equality, participation, dignity and holistic well-being.

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