DU VC urges newly elected DUSU office-bearers to lead drug-free campus campaign

New Delhi: Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Friday urged the newly elected office-bearers of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) to take the lead in the university's drug-free campus campaign and suggested setting up committees and appointing ambassadors in every college and department.

At a meeting with the DUSU office-bearers for the 2026-27 session, Singh congratulated them on their victory and said they had earned the trust of the student community. He said the university belonged to everyone and called for collective efforts to address students' concerns and advance the institution.

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The vice-chancellor also emphasised the need for collaborative efforts on women's safety and suggested organising workshops to address the issue. He reiterated the administration's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for female students. On mental health, Singh directed that a counsellor be appointed in every college and asked the DUSU representatives to identify institutions where the post had not been filled.

He also said there was a plan to establish a wellness centre in every college. Addressing concerns over hostel facilities, Singh said the university was working on the issue in "mission mode", with two to three hostels expected to be completed this year.

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He also assured the student representatives that the university was prepared to incur reasonable expenditure on sports facilities and suggested that DUSU coordinate with the university's Sports Council and Cultural Council. The newly elected office-bearers assured the vice-chancellor of their constructive cooperation with the university administration in the interest of students.

The meeting was attended by DUSU President Yash Dabas, Vice-President Deepanshu Shaukeen and Secretary Riya Chhabri, along with senior university officials, including Dean of Colleges Balaram Pani, Registrar Vikas Gupta, Dean of Students' Welfare Ranjan Kumar Tripathi and Proctor Manoj Kumar. Chairperson of the Cultural Council Anoop Lather and DUSU Advisor Surendra Kumar were also present.