National Law School of India University V-C responds following students’ protest over hostel and water issues
The Vice-Chancellor of the National Law School of India University has responded to student protests regarding hostel and water issues. Sudhir Krishnaswamy promised infrastructural and administrative changes to improve services and address concerns raised by students. The administration has paused hostel allocations and is implementing measures to enhance security and water supply.
- ▪The university's residential capacity is set to increase from 530 students in 2020 to 1,693 students by 2026.
- ▪Hostel allocations for the upcoming academic year will be reassessed due to gender impact concerns.
- ▪Additional maintenance staff and inspections have been implemented to address water shortages and power outages.
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After a sustained protest from the students, Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice-Chancellor, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has responded to students’ grievances, promising infrastructural, administrative and vendor changes to deliver higher standards of service more consistently in the days ahead. In an email sent to students after the meeting held on Thursday (May 14), the Vice-Chancellor acknowledged that 18 separate issues had been raised.Accommodation concernsAddressing the growing concern over hostel accommodation, the administration said the university’s residential capacity had expanded significantly, from approximately 530 students in 2020 to 1,693 students in 2026.
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