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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.