Electric Rickshaws Abandoned at Sukhadia University Campus

Udaipur – In a glaring example of negligence and wastage of public resources, the electric rickshaws launched at Mohanlal Sukhadia University for environmental protection now lie unused and rotting behind the university auditorium. These rickshaws, introduced to promote a clean and pollution-free campus, were purchased with lakhs of rupees from government funds. Today, they are surrounded by garbage and have turned into junk, defeating the very purpose for which they were introduced.

Initially, the university had proudly showcased these e-rickshaws through photographs and presentations sent to higher authorities, claiming to be an eco-friendly campus. However, this image appears to be far from the truth. While the initiative was commendable, its execution and follow-up have been completely ignored.

It is deeply concerning that such an important step for environmental sustainability has been allowed to fail without any accountability. The money spent on these rickshaws belongs to the public, and its wastage reflects poorly on the institution’s administration.

A strong demand is now being made to the Vice Chancellor of Mohanlal Sukhadia University to:

Immediately investigate why the electric rickshaws have been neglected and who is responsible for their current condition.

Take urgent steps to restore the rickshaws to working condition and reintegrate them into daily campus transportation.

Ensure regular maintenance and assign a department or cell specifically responsible for managing eco-friendly transport initiatives.

Take strict action against those officials or departments who failed to utilize the government funds properly and let the project collapse.

Issue a transparent report to the university community and public, clarifying the reasons for the failure and the corrective measures planned.

Students, faculty, and environmentally conscious citizens are united in this appeal. If the university truly wants to uphold its vision of sustainability and responsibility, this issue must be addressed without delay. Let not environmental initiatives become mere photo-ops — they must translate into real, lasting change on the ground.