More than 50 students at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Jadcherla, Hyderabad, suffered food poisoning after consuming their campus meals this week. Many students developed nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever soon after eating.

Shockingly, instead of being shifted to hospitals, students were treated on campus by private doctors, with some receiving care on the floors of the library and common rooms. This has raised serious concerns about the handling of medical emergencies at the institute.

Students Allege Mismanagement and Cover-Up

Students claim that NMIMS management ignored their previous complaints about poor food quality and attempted to cover up the incident by not providing immediate medical care.

Key Allegations:

• Students were not promptly shifted to hospitals despite severe symptoms.
• Poor food quality concerns had been raised before but ignored.
• Some students had to lie on the floor for treatment, highlighting a lack of proper medical facilities.

MLA’s Intervention: Students Finally Shifted to Hospitals

Upon learning about the incident, Jadcherla MLA P. Anirudh Reddy visited the institute and criticized the administration’s response.

MLA’s Strong Words to NMIMS Officials:

“You are only trying to protect the university. Protect the children. Shift them to hospitals immediately. If anything happens, who will take responsibility?”

Following his intervention, 15-20 students were finally moved to hospitals in Mahabubnagar and Hyderabad for proper treatment.

Students' Ongoing Concerns Over Food Safety

Students have repeatedly complained about poor food and water quality at NMIMS Hyderabad. Substandard groceries, vegetables, and cooking oil have been reported before, but no corrective action was taken.

Major Food Safety Issues Raised by Students:
Poor hygiene in food preparation
Low-quality ingredients used in meals
Unfiltered drinking water available on campus

The lack of responsiveness from the administration has led to growing frustration among students and parents.

NMIMS Administration Responds

Following the backlash, NMIMS officials have assured they are taking corrective measures to improve food safety.

Statement from NMIMS Hyderabad Campus Administration:

"We have been continuously updating parents about the situation to ensure complete transparency. Our top priority remains the health and well-being of our students, and we are taking all necessary steps to strengthen food safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future."

A committee has been formed to investigate the issue and review food safety measures.

Precautionary Measures to Prevent Food Poisoning

For Students:
Check food quality – Avoid meals that look or smell spoiled.
Report concerns immediately – Alert the administration about unhygienic food.
Stay hydrated – Drink filtered, safe water to prevent dehydration.
Watch for symptoms – Seek medical help immediately if feeling unwell.
Maintain hygiene – Always wash hands before and after eating.

With strict food safety measures and proactive action from the administration, such incidents can be prevented in the future. Student well-being must remain a top priority.