Campus Times |Lucknow 

As reported in our previous coverage, soon after the administration was informed about the incident, Vice Chancellor Prof. J.P. Saini visited to the New Campus. He met the protesting students, heard their grievances, and conducted an on-the-spot inspection of Ganga Hostel. He interacted directly with the protesting students, listened to their grievances, and assured them of strict action. The Vice Chancellor also conducted an on-the-spot inspection of Ganga Hostel and directed officials to issue a notice to the mess operators. According to the students, insects were discovered in the dal served during a regular meal. They claimed that the quality of food in the mess has been substandard for a long time and that repeated complaints had failed to bring any meaningful improvement. The issue escalated quickly, prompting students to gather and raise slogans against the mess management.

VC Orders Strict Action, Announces Hostel Reforms

The Vice Chancellor will hold office at the New Campus one day every week to ensure closer administrative supervision.

Dean Prof. Dr. Anupam Srivastava has been instructed to conduct regular meetings with students and actively address their concerns.

Hostel facilities will be reviewed and aligned with the sanctioned capacity to avoid overcrowding and mismanagement.

Proper seating arrangements for at least 25% students will be ensured in the dining area.

To enhance safety and comfort for female residents, preference will be given to female staff over male employees for mess duties.

Speaking to the media, Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P. Saini said that serious irregularities had come to light during the probe into complaints related to the mess. He stated that the Registrar has been directed to constitute a five-member committee and issue notices to the mess operators. He added that all contractors would be given an opportunity to present their side, but if their explanation is found unsatisfactory, their contracts will be terminated.

Meanwhile, Ganga Girls’ Hostel Provost Dr. Nitam Singh told the media that she had nothing to say regarding the allegations made by the students and that the university administration would issue an official statement on the matter.