Following multiple protests by student bodies demanding complete rollback of hike in rates at messes and canteens, Panjab University on Friday reduced the rates slightly.
Following a meeting with the student bodies, the charges for regular meal for boys were reduced from ₹40 to ₹39 for girls from ₹38.50 to ₹37.50.
The authorities have also agreed to reduce the price of special meals from ₹48 to ₹45.50 and the number of compulsory diets has been lowered from ₹30 to ₹15
PU had in December announced revised rates of eatables at hostels for 2021-22 academic session on the representation of the contractors of mess and canteens. The decision, however, drew criticism from the student bodies, who were quick to demand that pre-Covid rates be reinstated.
Student bodies had intensified protests over the last few days against the hike and also alleged overcharging by shopkeepers at the student centre.