Public vehicles banned on University campus?

BANGALORE: Sooner or later, Bangalore University’s (BU) Jnana Bharathi campus roads may be closed for public vehicles. BU Vice-Chancellor Dr N Prabhu Dev proposed this plan to BBMP Commissioner M K Shankarlinge Gowda on Tuesday. “I have met the commissioner and requested him to declare Jnana Bharathi roads as University Roads, thereby allowing only vehicles coming to university inside the campus. Public can use the Nayandahalli Junction connecting Outer Ring Road via Nagarbhavi,” VC Prabhu Dev told Express.According to the VC, this move would reduce vehicular movement in Jnana Bharathi, creating the varsity atmosphere.“There were many instances of Sandalwood tree theft inside the campus. By declaring the roads as University road, there will be an end to this menace,” the vice chancellor said.At the same meeting, Dr Prabhu Dev stressed on the need to expedite repair work on the campus roads.“Repair works were inaugurated in my presence many months ago. Still, there has been no progress. I have requested the commissioner to take up the repair work of the roads,” he said.He added that BBMP commissioner had assured that he would consider the request on priority.Financial AssistanceThe vice-chancellor also requested the BBMP commissioner to consider grant of financial help for the construction of two SC/ST hostels - one each for men and women - on the Jnana Bharathi campus.“The commissioner has assured sympathetic consideration of the demands,” Dr Prabhu Dev explained.