KGMU Bans Non-Vegetarian Food in Hostels, Welcomed by Saints
Lucknow, July 15: King George Medical University (KGMU) has imposed an immediate ban on the preparation and serving of non-vegetarian food in all hostel messes and canteens. This decision has been welcomed by saints and religious leaders following a recent campus inspection by Uttar Pradesh’s Governor, Anandiben Patel.
The university administration clarified that while non-vegetarian meals will no longer be prepared or served in the hostel mess and canteen, students are still free to order such food from outside or prepare it themselves.
According to the university, this decision was made after concerns were raised by Governor Patel regarding hygiene standards in areas where non-vegetarian food was being prepared during her campus visit.
Reacting to the decision, Saint Satyendra Das Vedanta Maharaj expressed his support and hoped that other educational institutions across the country would follow suit. He stated, “I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Governor. I hope this decision will not be limited to Lucknow but will be implemented nationwide. Such a ban should be enforced wherever hostels are operated.”
He added, “The practice of serving non-vegetarian food and promoting such eating habits among students should come to an end. This should not be confined to Lucknow; similar restrictions should be applied in all hostels, educational institutions, and universities across India.”
Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das also praised the university’s decision, calling it a positive initiative. He noted that consuming non-vegetarian food does not necessarily improve health or increase physical strength.
In a statement, Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das said, “It is a very good decision that non-vegetarian food will not be prepared at KGMU in Lucknow. This is commendable because eating non-vegetarian food does not enhance health or strength; it has merely become a habit for many.”
He continued, “Therefore, the decision to not cook or serve non-vegetarian food at KGMU is a positive step. Everyone should understand that consuming non-vegetarian food does not make a person healthier or stronger.”
Kalki Ram, president of the Ramadal Trust, also welcomed the university’s decision, stating that it would help alleviate issues related to unpleasant odors and contribute to maintaining a clean environment.
He remarked, “This is a very good decision. First, it will relieve the problem of odors, as cooking non-vegetarian food produces unpleasant smells. Second, it will help protect the environment from unforeseen health-related issues. We express our heartfelt gratitude to those who made this decision. It is a welcome and historic choice. Although it has come late, it is a bold step.”
