Fazil Buchh Srinagar: Students of Government College of Engineering and Technology(GCET), Jammu on Wednesday held a protest demonstration outside the college premises against lack of adequate water facilities in college hostel from past two weeks.
Students said they are surviving without water facility from past two weeks, and have no option but to go to college without taking bath.
The situation has worsened since two weeks, as there is hardly any water facility to even drink.
Further, the students complained that overhead tank is dysfunctional due to blockade in water pipes.
Students further said that even after raising the issue time and again no initiative was taken by the authorities till now.
Meanwhile, students also complained against negligent attitude of a warden who fails to carry his duties by remaining absent.
Speaking on the issue, Dr Sameeru Sharma who is the Principal of GCET agreed that it is a matter of serious concern and administration is looking forward to addressing the issue.
“I have personally informed Jammu and Kashmir Public Construction Company about the issue.
Two new motors will be installed within a day to pump the water,” Sharma said.
“the issue would be resolved within 24 hours and will depute a new warden for the hostellers, she added.