Delhi CM conducts surprise check at student hub Mukherjee Nagar, directs to resolve various issues shared by students
New Delhi, Oct 14 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection of national capital's major educational and coaching hub, Mukherjee Nagar area, during late evening on Tuesday, and directly interacted with students preparing for competitive examinations and students studying in various universities to gather information about their problems, needs, and expectations.
CM reached the area suddenly, and in a candid manner sat with the students at a tea shop, spoke with them at length, and understood issues related to their daily life, housing, study environment, security, and civic amenities available in the area. During the inspection, the Chief Minister directed the officials concerned and local public representatives to give serious attention to the problems raised by the students and ensure necessary action.
She said that the youth coming to Delhi from different states of the country to receive education are part of the capital's family, and it is the government's responsibility to provide appropriate environment for their amenities, security, and a better future. Students placed the problem of the lack of affordable libraries in the area and the frequent closure of existing libraries affecting their studies before the Chief Minister, to which Gupta directed the concerned officials to investigate the status, building deficiencies, and safety standards of libraries operating in the area.
Along with this, she asked the local MLA and officials to identify suitable space in vacant plots and available community buildings so that a free library can be developed for the students. Students also raised the issue of high expenses in the form of Paying Guest (PG) rent, security deposit, and brokerage, while they mentioned that due to non-availability of adequate hostels, many students have to live in private PGs or rented rooms. During the conversation with the Chief Minister, female students also put forward problems related to women's safety, raising the issue of security during late evening commuting and the problem of inadequate lighting in some places.
The Chief Minister directed the concerned officials and police representatives to review the status of street lights and CCTV cameras in the area and take corrective steps where necessary. Gupta also gave clear instructions to the police officers to ensure action as per rules on complaints related to the movement of 'vehicles with dark tint films applied against rules' in the area. She asserted that a safe environment should be available to students, especially female students, so that they can continue their studies and daily activities without any fear.
During the inspection, taking cognizance of closed public toilets, the Chief Minister directed the officials to develop them as Pink Toilet and make it operational soon. She directed that the lanes, especially the narrow ones must not face any issues of cleanliness, and there should also be a provision of drinking water for people. The students also demanded regular cleaning along with the problem of filth, garbage, and foul smell in the lanes. Some students mentioned that due to narrow lanes and small residential buildings, living conditions become challenging.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to regularly conduct inspections of the cleanliness system in the area and ensure that cleanliness is not limited only to main roads, but takes place regularly in small lanes and residential areas as well. During the dialogue, students also raised the issue of disturbance in studies caused by loudspeakers playing at high volume during the night. Gupta, accordingly said that adherence to prescribed time limits and noise regulations in the use of loudspeakers is mandatory, asking students to inform concerned officials about such complaints.
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