A series of safety and infrastructure concerns at the ANIIMS complex in Corbyn’s Cove have prompted parents of MBBS students to seek immediate intervention from the administration. In a formal representation addressed to the Director of ANIIMS, parents highlighted what they described as urgent shortcomings that are affecting the day-to-day life and security of students, especially those residing in hostels.
The representation pointed out recurring problems such as inadequate lighting, erratic electricity supply, unsafe access routes, stray dog menace, lack of campus security, and unreliable transport. One of the most pressing concerns is the insufficient street lighting within the complex. According to the letter, the existing lighting system is inadequate, leaving large portions of the campus poorly lit at night and thereby compromising the safety and security of students moving between hostels, classrooms, and other facilities.
Equally concerning is the lack of pathway lighting between the girls’ hostel and the mess. Parents noted that the pathway remains completely dark due to the absence of proper lighting, creating serious safety risks, particularly for female students walking during late evening hours.The letter also underscored the issue of unreliable electricity supply. Being situated in a relatively isolated area, the ANIIMS complex reportedly experiences frequent power disruptions. Parents stressed that the absence of a stable backup power system hampers students’ study schedules and affects their overall well-being.
Beyond infrastructural shortcomings, the representation drew attention to a growing stray dog menace inside the complex. A significant number of stray dogs have been reported within the premises, posing a direct threat to the safety of students. Parents urged the administration to take immediate steps for their removal and prevention.Concerns were also raised over the lack of a regulated entry system. The letter stated that currently there is no security check at the main entry gate, allowing unrestricted outsider access to the campus. This, according to the parents, compromises the safety of both students and staff. They stressed the need for a proper gate management system to be established without delay.
Transport facilities were described as equally inadequate. At present, three buses are deployed to transport students between the campus and GB Pant Hospital/Ayush. However, these vehicles are old, unreliable, and prone to frequent breakdowns, causing significant inconvenience. The representation emphasized the urgent need for their replacement in coordination with the Transport Department.
The letter, signed by Prakash Adhikari, Adhyaksh, and acknowledged by the Directorate of ANIIMS on August 30, outlined six major issues: inadequate lighting, erratic electricity supply, unsafe access routes, stray dog menace, lack of campus security, and unreliable transport. Parents underscored that the safety, security, and comfort of students depend on swift administrative action.
With these concerns officially placed before the administration, students and parents now await visible steps from ANIIMS to address the highlighted shortcomings at the Corbyn’s Cove complex.
