17/08/2026
Anti-Ragging Week: Extension Lecture on Safety, Respect and Emotional Well-being Held at Khalsa College, Patiala
On Day 6 of Anti-Ragging Week 2026, the Anti-Ragging Cell of General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College, Patiala organised an extension lecture on “College Compass: Navigating Towards Safety, Respect & Emotional Well-being” on 17 August 2026.
The session was conducted by Prof. Prabhjot Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, GSSDGS Khalsa College, Patiala, who sensitised students to the emotional and psychological dimensions of campus life. The lecture focused on helping students navigate college experiences with self-awareness, empathy, respect and emotional resilience, while highlighting the importance of a safe and supportive peer environment.
Prof. Prabhjot Kaur emphasised that healthy relationships among students are built on mutual respect, understanding and clear personal boundaries. She also highlighted the need to recognise emotional distress, support peers sensitively and seek appropriate help whenever required. The session connected these aspects with the larger objective of creating a safe and ragging-free campus.
Dr. Dharminder Singh Ubha, Principal of the College, appreciated the initiative and emphasised that students’ emotional well-being is integral to their overall development. He stressed that a positive educational environment must ensure that every student feels safe, respected, heard and supported.
Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Head, PG Department of Agriculture, introduced the resource person and welcomed her to the session. The stage was effectively handled by Dr. Satvinder Kaur, Assistant Professor, PG Department of Economics, who ensured smooth coordination and seamless conduct of the programme.
The session provided students with an opportunity to reflect on their interpersonal relationships and their role in creating a compassionate and inclusive campus. Students responded positively to the lecture and appreciated its relevance to their everyday college experiences.
The vote of thanks was presented by Yashmeet Kaur, student of M.A. English Part-II and an active member of the Anti-Ragging Squad, who expressed gratitude to the Principal, resource person, organisers and participants for their valuable contribution to the successful conduct of the programme.
The programme was conducted with the active support of the Anti-Ragging Cell and Anti-Ragging Squad, reaffirming the College’s commitment to promoting a safe, respectful, emotionally supportive and ragging-free campus.