SJP College Students Complain Of Overflowing Toilet Waste In Campus

The students of the Sri Jayachamarajendra Polytechnic (SJP) College in Bengaluru are facing issues with toilet waste overflowing from the sewage pipeline near the campus gate, canteen, classrooms and hostel areas. Although the college authorities said they have taken steps, many students said the poor sanitary condition is still an issue and the accumulated water has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, leading to risks of contracting vector-borne diseases.
An engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) on condition of anonymity said, “The PWD used to carry out maintenance works like laying out pipelines and sanitation work but the college decided to withdraw the agency’s services and went ahead with its own team. Most of the colleges are now doing so. The students in the campus are suffering due to the poor maintenance and hygiene conditions for many years now. If the higher education department is ready to provide funds, we will restart our services. The engineer added that the PWD undertakes cleaning activities outside the SJP campus.
Meanwhile, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the students’ wing of Congress, submitted a report to the principal secretary of higher education seeking immediate intervention. The college claims to have repaired the sanitary problem but it is only a temporary solution as it is an open drain through which toilet waste is flowing without any pipeline. Pipes need to be installed to prevent overflowing of the toilet waste, said N Narendra, a member of NSUI.