KGMU Prohibits Non-Veg Food in Hostel Messes After Governor Flags Lapses, Doctors Raise Concerns over Dietary Autonomy
The university said the restriction follows hygiene concerns raised by the Uttar Pradesh governor and will keep non-vegetarian food out of 18 messes.
- On Wednesday, King George's Medical University in Lucknow prohibited cooking or serving non-vegetarian food in all hostel messes and canteens, affecting around 7,000 students.
- Following a visit to the university convocation on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel directed the administration to monitor mess systems citing hygiene and food quality concerns.
- KGMU spokesperson Dr Kumar Shantanu confirmed official messes did not serve non-vegetarian food, though students previously arranged such meals through private cooperative messes.
- Citing data that "73% Indians are protein deficient," Indian Medical Association-Junior Doctors Network National Spokesperson Dr Dhruv Chauhan condemned the dietary restrictions as problematic.
- Samajwadi Party National Spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chaand labeled the move dictatorial, while RMLIMS officials indicated the chancellor flagged the matter for priority discussion.
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No more non-vegetarian food for KGMU hostel students after Governor raises food quality concerns
No more non-vegetarian food will be served to around 7,000 students living in KGMU hostels after Governor Anandiben Patel directed the university to improve food quality and hygiene. The move has sparked political criticism and divided opinion among students.
KGMU prohibits non-veg food in hostel messes after Governor flags lapses, Doctors raise concerns over dietary autonomy
Lucknow: Through an official notice, King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has prohibited the cooking and serving of non-vegetarian food items in the messes and canteens of all its...
Food safety experts say hygiene is critical when cooking meat: Why did KGMU, Lucknow ban serving non-vegetarian food in hostels
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