IIT Bombay To Launch Student Support Portal After Director Admits Grievance System Gaps Amid Sahil Wakode Protests
Mumbai: IIT Bombay Director Prof Shireesh Kedare acknowledged shortcomings in the institute’s grievance-redressal system and announced the launch of a Support Portal to streamline the submission and resolution of student complaints. The announcement was made during a nearly four-hour open house on Monday. Open House Held After Three Days of Student Protests The meeting followed three days of…
Mumbai: IIT Bombay Director Prof Shireesh Kedare admitted flaws in the institute's grievance handling system and announced plans for a Support Portal to improve student complaint resolution. The announcement came during a marathon open house session following three days of protests demanding accountability for the death of Sahil Wakode, a second-year engineering student who died by suicide after being accused of cheating in an exam.
The open house, held in the institute's Common Hall, addressed student grievances and their 18-point demand list. Kedare signed the charter after a late-night meeting with protesting students. The Support Portal will streamline complaint submission and tracking, with a feedback system to update students on their complaints' status.
The institute is also reviewing cheating punishments and forming a committee to address the 18 demands within a one-month deadline. Students raised concerns about hostel facilities, mental health support, administrative accountability, and other campus issues during the open house. The outcome of the discussions remains uncertain, with students uncertain whether they will withdraw their protests or continue until concrete measures are announced.
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