DU College Principal Applies Cow Dung on Classroom Wall, Says it is 'Desi Solution' to Beat the Heat
The Wire Staff
New Delhi: The principal of Delhi University’s Lakshmibai College was seen applying cow dung on the walls of a classroom, terming it a “desi solution” to heat-related complaints.
The video of the event was shared by Pratyush Vatsala, the principal, on the WhatsApp group of the college’s faculty, reported Indian Express.
“Desi methods are being adopted to address complaints about the heat in C Block. Those who have classes here will soon receive these rooms in a new form. Efforts are underway to make your teaching experience more comfortable,” Vatsala wrote on the group.
In the images and videos circulated on the group, Vatsala is seen standing on a chair, applying cow dung to the walls of a room in C Block. The college staff is seen assisting the principal.
“It is part of the research proposal by faculty called the ‘Study of Heat Stress Control by Using Traditional Indian Knowledge,’” said Vatsala.
The move has been criticised by a section of the faculty.
“Basic infrastructure facilities must be addressed seriously. How can one start making changes to classrooms without passing it in the Council? Just because a classroom is old doesn’t mean its infrastructure and maintenance can be ignored. The facilities in our college need urgent attention,” said Neelam, academic council (AC) member and associate professor at the college.
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