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Spring Fans Installed in VNSGU Hostel in Surat to Deter Student Suicides
✍️ NDTV
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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Following directives aimed at curbing student suicides, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University installed spring‑loaded fans in its Surat hostel. The devices are intended to improve ventilation and add a safety feature.
University officials at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) have fitted spring‑loaded ceiling fans in the rooms of the university hostel in Surat, responding to a recent directive to strengthen suicide‑prevention measures on campuses. The fans are designed to provide better airflow while also acting as a safety mechanism that can be quickly disengaged in emergencies.
The decision follows a series of concerns raised by student counselors and mental‑health experts about the rising number of self‑harm incidents in educational institutions across Gujarat. By installing these fans, the university hopes to create a more comfortable living environment and offer an additional layer of protection for vulnerable students.
While the installation does not replace counseling services or other mental‑health interventions, VNSGU officials said it complements existing support systems and demonstrates a proactive approach to student welfare. The university plans to monitor the impact of the fans and consider further infrastructural upgrades if needed.
The decision follows a series of concerns raised by student counselors and mental‑health experts about the rising number of self‑harm incidents in educational institutions across Gujarat. By installing these fans, the university hopes to create a more comfortable living environment and offer an additional layer of protection for vulnerable students.
While the installation does not replace counseling services or other mental‑health interventions, VNSGU officials said it complements existing support systems and demonstrates a proactive approach to student welfare. The university plans to monitor the impact of the fans and consider further infrastructural upgrades if needed.