Campus Times | Lucknow

Lucknow University has started a new initiative to address disciplinary actions against students. Under the initiative, students found guilty of misconduct such as fights or disruptive behavior will no longer face instant suspension or expulsion. Instead, they will be assigned structured community service aimed at building responsibility and social awareness.

As per the guidelines, the Proctorial Board will determine the nature and duration of the service based on the severity of the offence. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 20 days of social work.

The assigned activities may include cleaning public spaces, assisting in traffic management, tutoring underprivileged children, plantation drives, awareness campaigns in slum areas, volunteering at food banks and homeless shelters, and supporting elderly and animal care centers.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P. Saini said the objective is not just to enforce discipline but to shape students into responsible citizens. He warned that failure to complete the assigned service will invite strict disciplinary action.

University spokesperson Prof. Mukul Srivastava noted that several international institutions follow similar corrective models. He revealed that eight incidents of indiscipline were reported on campus last year, prompting the administration to adopt a more constructive and reform-oriented approach.

The initiative marks a significant shift in campus discipline policy, focusing on correction through contribution rather than punishment alone.