IIIT-N Rolls Out Series Of Student Safety Initiatives

Nagpur: Days after a second-year student allegedly died by suicide on hostel premises, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Nagpur has announced a series of welfare and safety measures following discussions with police and students. Among the key measures is introduction of a 24x7 ambulance service on campus, expected to become operational by mid-June 2026. The institute has also initiated the process for appointing a round-the-clock Residential Medical Officer (RMO) and establishing a 24x7 pharmacy facility at the hostel.Additional security guards have been deployed to strengthen safety and monitoring at hostel during nighttime. Also, process is under way to appointment dedicated hostel supervisors. Emergency contact numbers have also been prominently displayed across hostel and academic notice boards.The deceased, pursuing BTech in Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Human Computer Interface and Gaming Technology, was found dead on May 4. In an official communication, the administration said student welfare initiatives are being prioritised to help the campus community cope with the tragedy.The institute further announced plans to install night-vision CCTV cameras at hostel premises and confirmed that new hostel wardens have been appointed.On the administrative front, IIIT-Nagpur said it is in the process of appointing an associate dean for student welfare and another for faculty welfare. The administration also plans to discuss the formation of a unified elected student body in coordination with student representatives and the Student Activity Centre coordinator.The institute also highlighted ongoing infra projects, including sports facilities such as volleyball, basketball and tennis courts.