Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Worm Found in Pune University Food; Sparks Student Outrage
Students at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) were upset after finding a worm in their food at the Refectory, a canteen that serves affordable meals.
A video of the incident went viral.
This isn't the first time; students have previously found things like bugs and broken glass in their food.
They're worried about their health, especially with exams coming up.
Students are protesting and asking the university to take action.
The university has promised to make improvements, like cleaning and fixing the building.
The students are demanding better food safety.
A worm was found in food at the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) canteen, sparking student outrage.
The incident, captured in a video, went viral on social media.
Students protested due to repeated hygiene and food safety concerns in the Refectory.
Past incidents included cockroaches, glass shards, and rubber in meals.
The university administration has promised action, including pest control and infrastructure repair.
- Who
- Students of SPPU, the canteen contractor, and the university administration.
- What
- A worm was found in food at the SPPU canteen.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 22.
- Where
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) canteen, also known as the Refectory.
- Why
- Students are demanding better hygiene and food safety.
Students' Concerns
Administration Response
Food Safety and Hygiene
Students' Concerns
Students demand immediate action to ensure food safety and improve hygiene in the canteen.
Administration Response
University administration has promised to take action but not all demands are met.
- University
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
- Location of Canteen
- Near the Departments of Sociology, Chemistry and Physics
- Incident
- Finding a worm in food
- Student Action
- Protests, demands for action
- Past Issues
- Cockroaches, glass shards, rubber in food
- University Response
- Promises of cleanliness and pest control