Students Demand Improved Security Measures in Ranchi University's Campuses

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Students from the All India Student's Association (AISA) have voiced concerns about the security environment in Ranchi University's (RU) educational campuses, requesting the deployment of women security guards and the installation of more closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV). The governor's secretariat had previously suggested the installation of more CCTVs for better surveillance. AISA's state president, Vibha, emphasized the need for gender-sensitive training for women guards to be appointed in college campuses. Meanwhile, the university has taken measures in line with the University Grants Commission's recommendations, including the establishment of an internal committee to address complaints related to crimes against girl students.

Key Takeaways:

  • AISA students have raised concerns about the security environment in Ranchi University's campuses, specifically citing derogatory language used by male security guards against girl students.
  • The governor's secretariat had recommended the installation of more CCTVs for better surveillance in university campuses.
  • The university has established an internal committee to address complaints related to crimes against girl students, following recommendations from the University Grants Commission.
  • College principals have expressed a willingness to deploy women guards in college campuses to increase gender sensitivity.
  • The university has displayed the contact number and email addresses of the internal committee at public places.

Statistics:

  • Thousands of girl students are enrolled in Doranda College, where male security guards have allegedly used derogatory language against them.
  • No specific data was provided on the number of complaints received by the internal committee or the number of CCTVs installed in university campuses.
  • The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended measures to improve security and surveillance in university campuses.
  • No specific data was provided on the number of women security guards proposed for deployment in college campuses.

Sources:

  • Vibha, AISA state president
  • RK Sharma, principal of Doranda College
  • Smriti Singh, RU spokesperson and deputy director vocational courses
  • Times Content (blog post)