National Medical Commission (NMC) continues to receive a significant number of complaints related to ragging, particularly from first- and second-year MBBS students. Most incidents are reported from hostels and campuses and involve physical violence, verbal abuse, intimidation, extortion, and severe mental harassment. In some tragic cases, such acts have led to extreme psychological distress and suicide.

The NMC Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2021, aligned with UGC Regulations, clearly define ragging and prescribe strict punitive measures, including suspension, expulsion, cancellation of admission, and criminal prosecution. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for either students or institutions.

Further, a National Task Force under the Chairmanship of a retired Supreme Court Judge and the National Human Rights Commission have emphasized preventive measures, timely action, identification of root causes, and strengthening mental-health awareness.

Sensitization on Ragging, Laws/Regulations, and Live Case Studies

Government Medical college Khammam, proudly observed World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10.

Guest of honour and guest lecturer by Dr Ramchandra – Naturopathic Doctor and Founder of Siddhartha Yoga Vidyalayam, Nelakondapalli. He highlights the emerge of science, role of medical students & professionals in emerging scientific issues.

Distinguished participants
Dr T. Shankar, Principal/Addl. DME
Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, Professor (Microbiology)
Dr. Sadanandam, Professor (Physiology)
Dr. Radhakrishna, Assistant Professor (Pharmacology)
Dr. V. Srinivasa Babu, Assistant professor (Physiology) and advocate Vanjaku Laxmi Narayana Rao Advocate Khammam Honrary District President JVV & AILU and other staff

An orientation program for new I-MBBS students welcomes them to a Government Medical College, Khammam helping them adapt to the academic and social environment by introducing them to the college’s vision, faculty, facilities, curriculum, rules, and support systems. It aims to equip students with essential skills, foster peer and faculty interaction, and address the challenges of transitioning from school to college life, preparing them for a successful professional journey. 

‘Vanamahotsavam-2024’ by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation aims at plantation of close to 30.82 lakh saplings across various localities of which a little over five lakh or about 16% will be for distribution by the Director of Muncipal Administration Sri. V P Gowtham IAS, District Collector and Magistrate Sri. Muzammil Khan I.A.S and Muncipal Commissioner, Khammam Sri. Abhishak Agasthya IAS and Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, MD, Principal, GMC Khammam was participated in plantation in Government Medical College, Khammam

World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August every year, supported by WHO, UNICEF and many Ministries of Health and civil society partners. The theme for 2024 is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.  The campaign will celebrate breastfeeding mums in all their diversity, throughout their breastfeeding journeys, while showcasing the ways families, societies, communities and health workers can have the back of every breastfeeding mum.

The Programme conducted by the District Medical and Health Officer Dr. B. Malathi, and chief guest Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, M.D., Principal, Government Medical College, Khammmam and Dr. L. Kiran Kumar M.S, Medical Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Khammam.