IIT-Bombay issues clarification, says it has not banned sale of non-veg food

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A controversy had erupted on January 20 after the IIT Bombay administration issued a circular to the caterer of Civil Cafe, stating that non-veg food was banned as “some people raised objections”. “Non-vegetarian items are strictly banned and should not be served,” the circular read. According to a leading publication, the letter was issued due to concerns about safety, especially after the fire at two pubs in Mumbai’s Kamala Mills compound on December 28, 2017.

This was the second time in two weeks that IIT Bombay landed in soup over its food restrictions. On January 12, the institute sent an email, urging non-vegetarian students to use separate plates in their hostel mess in order to avoid a mix-up. The email, dated January 12, was dispatched after several vegetarian students raised objections about it to the administration of hostel number 11 of the institute.

“I am getting complaints from many students who want students who eat non-vegetarian food to use separate plates. Therefore, this is a request to all non-veg eaters, to please only use the tray type plates meant specially for non-veg dishes during dinner. Please do not use the main plates for non-veg dishes,” said the email.