Rajasthan
Rajasthan University hostels reopen, students asked to follow Covid norms | Jaipur News
JAIPUR: Rajasthan University hostels reopened on Wednesday giving a big relief to students who had been finding it hard to continue with their studies. Varsity officials said student were now free to move in the hostels any time they feel but have to follow the guidelines issued by the administration. There are seven hostels each for boys and girls on the university campus.
Apart from this, there are two hostels in Maharani College and one each in Commerce, Maharaja and Rajasthan colleges. According to the guidelines, one room for one student is the norm but it can be shared if it is spacious. The norms make it mandatory for students to eat in their rooms. Hostels will be provided to students who are not residents of Jaipur.
Rajasthan University hostel chief warden Rajesh Sharma said, “We are conducting surprise inspections in different hostels. We have purchased sanitiser machines, cleaned up tanks, purchased new RO water system for cleanliness and have briefed up the sanitation staff. Our priority is to keep a safe environment for students.”
Students’ union has praised the varsity officials for reopening the hostels. NSUI spokesperson Ramesh Bhati said students have suffered enough during pandemic and with situation becoming normal, students want to get started with their studies. The hostels are important especially for research scholars who have to depend a lot on the library. UG students will be given admission soon, but others can shift as per their convenience.
Apart from this, there are two hostels in Maharani College and one each in Commerce, Maharaja and Rajasthan colleges. According to the guidelines, one room for one student is the norm but it can be shared if it is spacious. The norms make it mandatory for students to eat in their rooms. Hostels will be provided to students who are not residents of Jaipur.
Rajasthan University hostel chief warden Rajesh Sharma said, “We are conducting surprise inspections in different hostels. We have purchased sanitiser machines, cleaned up tanks, purchased new RO water system for cleanliness and have briefed up the sanitation staff. Our priority is to keep a safe environment for students.”
Students’ union has praised the varsity officials for reopening the hostels. NSUI spokesperson Ramesh Bhati said students have suffered enough during pandemic and with situation becoming normal, students want to get started with their studies. The hostels are important especially for research scholars who have to depend a lot on the library. UG students will be given admission soon, but others can shift as per their convenience.
