Varsity officials raise concern over plan to build memorial on University Union Grounds
Officials urge Higher Education Secretary to hold consultations before taking a decision; they demand that the ground be primarily used for sports and physical education activities
The University of Madras has raised concerns over the government's plan to build a memorial complex on the University Union Grounds. Physical Education Directors and sportspersons have expressed worries about the impact on the ground's use for sports and physical education activities, the potential loss of trees and birds, security issues, and parking concerns.
The university has called for wider consultations with relevant stakeholders before making a decision and suggested examining alternative locations for the memorial complex. The Higher Education Secretary has assured the university that the issue will be taken up with the authorities concerned.
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