RGUKT-Basar prohibits mobile phones in classrooms, libraries, messes

RGUKT-Basar has prohibited students from using mobile phones in classrooms, libraries and mess halls to reduce distractions and improve academic focus. While officials say the move aims to curb misuse, students have criticised the restriction and may launch protests seeking its withdrawal.

Nirmal: In an usual move, Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies (RGUKT)-Basar officials banned mobile phones in classrooms, libraries and messes in an attempt to prevent distraction of students from studies.

As per the circular issued on Monday, students are prohibited from using mobile phones in classrooms, libraries and messes. Though the rationale behind the move was not disclosed, the officials were anxious by the distraction, caused by growing usage of mobile phones, among the students from studies.

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The officials were forced to impose the rule to avoid abuse of the mobile phones and to ensure students focus on academics. The recent instances of suicides by the students and protests might have apparently compelled the officials to restrict the students from using mobile phones and digital gadgets.

However, students expressed serious concern over the unprecedented restriction. They opined that the rule was meaningless and reflected the insecurity of officials. “Imposing such absurd restrictions indicate not only insecurity, but inefficiency of the officials in administering the university. Instead, the authorities can focus on streamline administration,” a student remarked.

Student bodies are likely to launch widespread protests against the move of the university, demanding it to revoke the circular.