Prayagraj: Seeking resolution of problems related to academic and basic facilities at Allahabad University, the university unit of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) submitted a memorandum addressed to the varsity vice-chancellor on Tuesday. The memorandum mentions issues ranging from hostel facilities and library services to healthcare, drinking water, canteens, sports and placements.The student body sought effective action on the issues within a week. It demanded that hostels be allotted strictly as per university rules and that all hostels function smoothly, with quality food, clean drinking water and proper sanitation. It also sought adequate dustbins on campus and regular operation of canteens in all faculties.ABVP demanded that the university library be upgraded with modern facilities and kept open round the clock, while ensuring adequate course-related books. It also sought early opening of the newly constructed library building.The memorandum included demands for restoration of student union elections, withdrawal of increased admission fees and restoration of the earlier sanctioned number of seats in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.For female students, ABVP sought a visitors’ room and auditorium at the women’s hostel, more toilets and pink toilets, sanitary pad vending machines and common rooms in every department. It also demanded a regular doctor, adequate medicines and round-the-clock medical services at the health centre.Other demands included regular convocations, effective functioning of the placement cell and incubation centre, internships for professional and law students, timely fellowships for research scholars, regular cultural activities and access to the Major Dhyan Chand Activity Centre and sports facilities for all students.ABVP state minister Shivam Singh said student-related issues should not remain pending for long. Unit president Himanshu Pandey said the organisation would launch an agitation if the demands were not addressed within a week.
