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Meeting with director Nov 14th 2023

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Minutes of the meeting with the Director Edit

  1. Opening of gates and Campus Security
    1. The Library gate will not be opened due to safety concerns. The Director highlighted recent security issues faced by female students, deeming them alarming. To mitigate such incidents, it was decided against the demands of the students that only a minimal number of operational gates should be maintained. The safety of the campus community was cited as the utmost priority.
    2. Emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and control over narcotics within the campus, the Director directed that any narcotics-related cases be handed over directly to the local police station.
  2. Road Maintenance and Transportation on campus
    1. The Director outlined ambitious projects, including the construction of a subway from the main campus to the library and new roads connecting the new library and the mega boys' hostel campus.
    2. The currently un-maintained pathway from LH to the new library will be transformed into a well-landscaped garden paved road.
    3. Future plans include closing the 12th mile - Kattangal road, aiming to create a one-entry, one-exit campus for enhanced security and traffic management.
  3. Issues faced by CPAS
    1. The Dean of Student Welfare (DSW) will schedule a meeting with the Centre for Career Development (CCD) team to discuss and address concerns related to career and placement-related activities.
  4. PG + PhD Stipend Delay:
    1. Acknowledging the delay in PG and PhD stipends, it was decided that the Director will personally discuss this matter with the Dean of Academics to expedite the resolution of the delay.
  5. Tathva/Ragam Proshow
    1. The director was reluctant to give permission for a large-scale pro-show for TATHVA but was in favour of conducting small-scale musical events for TATHVA  given that the organizers follow strict protocols.
    2. The director suggested that more opportunities should be given to the   students of the institute during RAGAM & TATHVA.
    3. He encouraged the initiative to have inter-NIT cultural events as part of RAGAM.
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