What happened: Governor’s hostel-related observations at Gorakhpur University’s 45th convocation
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel raised concerns about management and facilities at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University during the university’s 45th convocation. The Governor’s remarks focused on hostel conditions and food/mess arrangements, and she directed that these issues be addressed within a time-bound period.
According to the reported details, Governor Anandiben Patel highlighted the following hostel-related deficiencies:
Boys’ hostels: out of six boys’ hostels, two were under repair.Girls’ hostels: girls’ hostels had mess facilities.Boys’ hostels food arrangement: boys’ hostels lacked mess facilities.Reported meal supply method: students in the boys’ hostels reportedly received meals through a tiffin service.
Governor Anandiben Patel also said these deficiencies should be resolved within three months.
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