This story is from January 14, 2008

Reality check

Pragya Kaushika / TNN / Jan 14, 2008, 00:00 IST

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Students don't even get basic amenities in the prestigious Delhi College of Engineering.

Although students have a tough time getting into the Delhi College of Engineering, one of the acclaimed engineering institutes in the Capital, but ironically, they don't even get basic amenities they require on campus.
Authorities appear to be least bothered by repeated complaints related to mess food and poor hygienic conditions. "Individually, we have filed several complaints and informed the concerned heads about our grievances, but nobody takes it seriously," claimed a student from DCE.
Further, some hostels do not have television facilities and thus, students miss out on the daily news updates.As regards basic amenities, one of the floors does not have a water cooler, thus causing inconvenience to students. The balconies are broken and any such task takes a long time to repair," added another student.
As regards medical facilities, students have to rely entirely on private doctors. "There is a huge area allotted to the campus hospital, which is hardly of any help. Either the medicines aren't available and if at all they are, their have usually expired. Thus, we have no choice but to consult private doctors. Though there are facilities available for emergency, but hardly any, for basic needs," informed another student.

Students have now decided to take the matter to related committee heads and hostel wardens. "We will be meeting soon to have an open discussion with all the wardens and other concerned members of the committees," informed another student.
However, A Bhattacharya, principal, DCE, who has joined just a week ago, stated that students haven't communicated any such grievances to him. "I would certainly address the students' grievances, if any, and they are welcome to come and talk to me," claimed Bhattacharya.

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