**Bhopal Nursing Students Raise Concerns Over Hostel Food and Water Quality**
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Nursing students at the Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) have raised serious concerns regarding the poor quality of food and contaminated drinking water in their hostel. The issue came to light following the unfortunate death of a nursing student four days ago due to illness, with four to five other students still reported to be seriously ill.
In response, a video highlighting the substandard hostel arrangements went viral on social media, prompting wider public attention. The students claimed to have tested the drinking water themselves using a TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) meter, which revealed a TDS level of 703 ppm. This figure exceeds the safe limits recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Bureau of Indian Standards, which range between 300-600 ppm and 500 ppm respectively.
While a TDS level of 703 ppm is generally considered to be of fair quality, it is not ideal for drinking purposes and raises concerns about potential health risks.
**BMHRC Officials Respond**
Dr. Manisha Srivastav, Director in charge at BMHRC, stated that the same water supply is provided to both the nursing hostel and the BMHRC residential complex. She added that no complaints regarding water quality or illness have been reported from the residential complex, and therefore, claims of widespread illness are misleading.
To address the concerns, an RO water purifier has already been installed in the nursing dormitory, and plans are underway to install three more RO purifiers soon for the convenience and safety of the students.
**Inquiry to Be Formed**
Dr. Srivastav also confirmed that an inquiry committee would be set up to investigate the complaints raised by the nursing students and ensure appropriate measures are taken to safeguard their health and well-being.
The situation remains under close observation as authorities work to resolve these critical issues.
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