India, April 28 -- The College of Agriculture, Pune under the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth on Monday issued an official response regarding the tragic death of student Chaitanya Chavan, outlining financial assistance, administrative action, and ongoing safety measures on campus.

According to the letter by associate dean Mahanand Mane, the university has provided Rs.13,84,464 as financial assistance to the bereaved family and has appealed to staff associations to contribute.

On the demand for a government job for a family member on compassionate grounds, Mane stated that "such appointments are not generally applicable under institutional rules for students. However, considering the sensitivity of the case, a proposal has been forwarded...