The entire campus needs to be walled to protect the users of the campus from physical harm, eveteasing and invasion of privacy by outsiders. Also, the same will prevent dogs and other animals from coming into the campus.
Lighting on Campus
Presently, the lighting on campus (excluding buildings) consists of tubelights and halogen lights. The tubelights have repeatedly proven themselves to be unreliable since their casing is not waterproof. Hence, during the rains (and even otherwise), the tubelights burn out leaving large areas without any lighting. Thus, there is an urgent need to replace the tubelights with more reliable sources of lighting.
Halogen lamp posts are a traditional replacement for tubelight lamp posts and the former have a much better track record on campus. However, we can also examine the possibility of solar charged lamp posts which save electricity and are also more reliable since they are meant for outdoor usage.
Further, the electrical cabling needs to be examined by a professional as there have been complaints of sparking and lights blowing out.
Waste Disposal
Presently, the waste generated is collected and dumped at strategic points. The dumping grounds include the area between Faculty Quarters 1 and Himalaya Hostel, the area behind Vindhya WHOR, the area in front of the Mens Mess and the area behind the Vice-Chancellor's residence. These dumps are extremely unhygenic and attract dogs. Further, the garbage is periodically burnt at these spots and this poses a health hazard to nearby residents as the soot and smoke (especially of burnt plastic and rubber) are dangerous.
Also, the grass mowed and weeds removed are burnt right at the place of collection at various spots on campus. This polluting practice is aesthetically displeasing as it leaves burnt patches all over the campus.
The Estate Officer and the Registrar have been approached at various times in the last four years but there is no effective system of waste disposal in place. A system needs to be worked out with the BBMP wherein waste generated is collected by the BBMP at regular intervals.
After a proper system of waste disposal is in place, another system of waste segregation can be looked at to ensure that biodegradeable waste is can be composted to cater to the gardening requirements of the campus.
Dustbins
Large and clearly demarcated dustbins need to put up at various places on campus to minimize littering. More importantly, these dustbins need to be fixed in such a way that they cannot be overturned by dogs. The same has been conveyed to the authorities but no action has been taken regarding the same.
Sprinklers
The sprinklers near Gate 0 and the one along the path from Training Centre to the Academic Block spray water on the path and often on people traversing the same. The sprinkler system needs to be rectified to ensure that this doesn't happen. Else, a system of watering the plants after 12.30 a.m. or before 8 a.m. needs to be put in place.
Tar Road
The tarred Road at various places in campus is gradually deteriorating and has worn completely completely in patches all over campus. The same needs to be repaired immediately.Else, the entire tarred road will soon disintegrate and a new tarred road will need to be laid to replace the old one. Repairing the existing tarred road in its present condition will prove to be a more cost effective preventive measure.
Electric Heaters for Guards
Presently, the guards at various Gates collect wood and other material and build a fire at night for warmth. Often, they have used rubber and other inappropriate material for the same. This practice is polluting and hence, a health hazard. Further, the ash is dumped near the Gates and this presents a extremely bad picture to visitors and residents alike. And more importantly, it is the duty to the University to provide a suitable working environment to its workers. Hence, it is suggested that electric heaters be provided to the guards.
Infoboards
Infoboards containing interesting snippets or historical info about Law School and various facilities on Campus may be placed at strategic places to provide visitors with an interesting and friendly experience. A detailed map of Law School near various Gates may be put up to guide visitors.
Further, signboards need to be placed at various places to point out facilities on campus. For instance, a signboard to the Gym and Health Centre must be placed near the Basketball court. Further, it would be nice if these signboards were like the green ones near Gate 1 which point out the various centers (and not like the small ones pointing to the Mens and Womens WHOR).
Canopies outside Canteen
It is suggested that canopies and chairs be placed in the area between the Canteen and the Faculty Quarters to enable members of the NLS family to sit outside the Canteen and eat their food outdoors. This will also address the problem of overcrowding in the Canteen to a certain extent.
Path to Gym and Health Centre
A proper path to the Gym and Health Centre needs to be marked out and laid.
NLSIU in Grass outside the Vice-Chancellors Office
The metal NLSIU lettering in grass needs to be maintained regularly or removed completely. It is highly deplorable that a symbolic representation of our University is in such a pathetic condition.
Visitors’ Room
Before construction work began near the WHOR, the room adjoining Gate 2 was a Visitors’ Room to cater to guests, especially those visiting women students. Presently, the room is used to house construction equipment. As soon as the construction is over, the same needs to be cleaned, painted and refurnished as a Visitors’ Room is an ideal for any visitors (especially male ones) who come to meet women residents of the WHOR.
A Visitor’s Room may also be envisaged at the Gate 3 for people visiting residents of Ganga, Cauvery and LL.M MHOR and at Gate 1 (for general visitors and people visiting residents of Himalaya MHOR).
Benches and Stools
Presently, there are no benches or any other seating arrangements outside the Library or the area around it. It is suggested that certain arrangements be made for the same for use by members of the NLS family and visitors to sit and relax. To avoid any controversies and “problems”, it is recommended that the University install single seater chairs/stools in a horseshoe formation to enable a group of people to sit together.
Pathway from Library to Gate 3
In its current state, the path is uneven and lower than ground level at several places. Further, there are several gaps between the stones. As a result, during rains, the path gets flooded and puddles of slush greatly hamper the use of the path by faculty, staff and students alike. Thus, the purpose of having a stone path is being entirely defeated.
The path is in need of immediate repairs and possibly requires relaying at a level higher than
ground level, cementing and the laying of bricks along its perimeter.
Rainwater streaming into Campus
During rains, the water from outside the campus flows in through Gate 2 and other places near Gate 3. This makes use of the road difficult. Further, stones and mud stream in through Gate 2 further adding to the troubles of WHOR residents. A drain needs to be put in place near Gates 2 and 3 to channel the water into the culvert or any other drain to prevent this occurrence.
Aesthetics
Gate 0 - Aesthetics
While there is an understandable need to ensure that water from outside does not flow in, the concrete steps at Gate 0 are an eyesore. Their construction needs to be completed and the steps tiled or cemented. However, care must be taken to ensure that the tiling or cementing is not smooth and slippery. Textured exterior tiles will be preferable
Possible places for development of Garden
- The area between Gate 0 and the Tennis Court needs to be developed
- The area behind Training Centre needs to be cleaned and developed
- The area in front of the Mens Mess and the Cauvery/Ganga Hostels needs to be cleaned and developed
- The area along the pathway from the Culvert Bridge to Gate 3 needs to be cleaned and developed
- The area in front of the library can eb developed into a garden for people to sit and chat in (Any ideas?)
Long Term Developments
- Campus must be friendly to differently abled people (i.e. handicapped or disabled people, for the uninitiated).
- Swimming Pool
- Auditorium
- Amphitheatre
- NLS Guesthouse (Old MBL Block) - Can look for support and maybe even funds from Alumni
Any ideas ??
- The parking lot for bikes near Himalaya Hostel - A weathered and dirty Asbestos Roof
- Mosquito Problem – Kota Chandan has promised to find out details about some plants that effectively keep away mosquitoes. Mr. Narayanappa, Estate Officer has promised to get the campus fumigated on a regular basis. Any other suggestions on how to tackle the mosquito problem are most welcome.
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