Students of Maheshwaram Government Medical College intensified their protest, demanding hostel and canteen arrangements. They have been sitting in protest for the last two days over not having basic amenities at the institution, which has been functioning from a rented building for the last three years.
The medical college is functioning from the premises of Bharat Engineering College. Though the government reportedly pays monthly rent of ₹18 lakh for the building, students claim that several basic facilities needed for academic and residential purposes are not available.
The agitation has once again brought to light the problems faced by students studying at the government medical college — hostel facilities should be set up immediately, proper canteen and other amenities in the college campus.
Students Demand Immediate Hostel Facilities
One of the major issues that the protesting students are raising is that there is no hostel facility. Students say accommodation is needed for those studying medical education and for people who have travelled from far places to study here at the institution.
Without a hostel, there is no accommodation, transport, or daily schedule. They have asked the authorities to provide suitable residential facilities immediately.
The students are also demanding a canteen in the college premises. They say that medical students often have busy academic schedules and long hours of study so access to affordable and hygienic food is essential.
“These facilities are important for our overall college experience,” the protesters said. “They have added more difficulties to our daily routine.”
₹18 Lakh Monthly Rent Raises Questions
The students have also raised questions about the condition of the college even though a large monthly rent is being paid for rented premises.
The medical college is being run from the Bharat Engineering College building, for which the government is paying Rs 18 lakh every month. But students allege that basic infrastructure and student facilities are not adequate even after three years of operation.
The protesters have been disappointed that the institution has continued to operate without accommodation and food services.
They say that students in a government medical college should be given basic facilities to pursue their education without avoidable difficulties.
Students Say Repeated Assurances Have Not Solved Problems
Another major point raised during the protest was the alleged delay in addressing their grievances.
The students say they have been raising the issue with authorities for nearly three years now. They claim that the District Collector and RDOs (Revenue Divisional Officers) gave assurances that problems would be solved.
However, the students say that the promised facilities have not yet been provided.
మహేశ్వరం ప్రభుత్వ మెడికల్ కళాశాలలో విద్యార్థుల ఆందోళన మూడేళ్లుగా అద్దె భవనంలో కొనసాగుతున్న కళాశాలలో కనీస వసతులు కల్పించాలని విద్యార్థులు రెండు రోజులుగా ధర్నా చేస్తున్నారు. వసతి గృహం, క్యాంటీన్ సౌకర్యాలు ఏర్పాటు చేయాలని డిమాండ్ చేస్తున్నారు. భరత్ ఇంజినీరింగ్ కళాశాల భవనంలో నడుస్తున్న మెడికల్ కాలేజీకి నెలకు రూ.18 లక్షల అద్దె చెల్లిస్తున్నా విద్యార్థులకు కనీస సౌకర్యాలు అందడం లేదని ఆవేదన వ్యక్తం చేస్తున్నారు. కలెక్టర్, ఆర్డీఓలు మూడేళ్లుగా హామీలు ఇస్తున్నా సమస్యలు పరిష్కారం కావడం లేదని ఆరోపిస్తున్నారు. తక్షణమే హాస్టల్, క్యాంటీన్ ఏర్పాటు చేసి మౌలిక వసతులు కల్పించాలని ప్రభుత్వాన్ని కోరుతున్నారు.
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The protesters say repeated assurances have not produced visible change so they have no choice but to keep agitating for the government’s attention.
Now they want a timeline and action now, not more promises.
Students Urge Government to Intervene
Through their sit-in protest, students have called on the state government and officials concerned to step in and resolve the issues immediately.
What they want is a hostel, a proper canteen and all facilities for the smooth functioning of the medical college.
The students have also asked authorities to take their concerns seriously and ensure that the institution provides an appropriate environment for medical education.
The protest shows that infrastructure and student amenities have to be provided in government educational institutions as well. The college is still operating from a rented building but students want improvements to their living and learning conditions immediately.
Students have made it clear that their demands are for basic facilities and they want the authorities to take action.
What comes next from the government and district administration will be important to see whether the students’ concerns have been addressed or normal academic activities can continue without further disruption.
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