Governor Questions Non-Veg Meals in Hostel, Honours Top Achievers at Lohia Institute Convocation

Brief By Newsbrief / 11:52 AM on 16 Jun 2026

The convocation ceremony of Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences witnessed a blend of celebration and administrative scrutiny as Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel raised concerns over hostel food policies and cleanliness while congratulating academic achievers.

Addressing the ceremony virtually from Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Monday, the Governor questioned the necessity of serving non-vegetarian food twice a week in hostel messes. She suggested that offering non-vegetarian meals once a week would be sufficient. Patel also expressed displeasure over reports of poor cleanliness on the ground floor of the SC Rai Hostel and instructed officials to ensure better maintenance and hygiene across the campus.

She directed Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Education, Amit Kumar Ghosh, to monitor the situation closely and asked Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Minister of State for Medical Education Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh to address the institution’s shortcomings at the earliest. The Governor further stated that she would personally visit the institute within the next 15 days to review the arrangements.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak highlighted the continuous expansion of healthcare facilities at the institute. He announced that a state-of-the-art 1,010-bed hospital is set to be constructed along Shaheed Path. Additionally, land has already been allocated for a 350-bed Level-1 Trauma Centre to further strengthen emergency healthcare services.

The event also celebrated academic excellence. A total of 340 students from MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, and other courses received their degrees, while 26 outstanding students were honoured with medals for exceptional performance.

Among the achievers, MBBS student Harman, who comes from a farming family, earned the prestigious Director’s Medal. Chancellor Medal recipient Dr. Akanksha Jain said her goal is to serve in government healthcare institutions and provide quality medical care to the common people. She emphasized that the true purpose of medical education is to ensure accessible healthcare for every section of society.