Newly elected DUSU office-bearers met DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh to discuss wellness centres, women’s safety, hostel facilities and the university’s drug-free campaign.
The newly elected DUSU office-bearers met the Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Friday, 16th of October, for a meeting concerning the 2026-27 academic session. The key agenda items included the establishment of wellness centres across DU colleges, with a focus on strengthening women’s safety and improving hostel facilities.
At the meeting, Yogesh Singh congratulated the members on their victory and emphasized that the university belongs to everyone and called for collective efforts to address students’ concerns and advance the institution. He urged them to lead the Delhi University’s ‘Drug- free campus campaign’. He proposed setting up committees and appointing ambassadors in every college and department to facilitate its implementation.
The meeting was attended by DUSU President Yash Dabas, Vice-President Deepanshu Shaukeen and Secretary Riya Chhawdi, who assured the Vice Chancellor of their constructive cooperation with the University administration in the interest of the students. Senior University officials, including Dean of Colleges Balaram Pani, Registrar Vikas Gupta, Dean of Students’ Welfare Ranjan Kumar Tripathi and Proctor Manoj Kumar, were also present. Chairperson of the Cultural Council Anoop Lather and DUSU Advisor Surendra Kumar attended the meeting as well.
Singh emphasised his understanding of the challenges faced by students, stating that his own experience as a member of the student community makes him particularly empathetic towards their concerns. He further affirmed that the DUSU administration remains committed to finding suitable solutions to these issues.
Regarding the concerns related to hostels, the Vice-Chancellor informed the student representatives that the university is working on it in “mission mode” and 2-3 new hostels are expected to be ready this year. He also reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for female students. On mental health, Singh directed that a counsellor be appointed in every college and asked the DUSU representatives to identify institutions where the post had not been filled.
Ananya Chaturvedi
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