Ceiling Fans, Student Safety, and the Cost of Inaction at IIT Bombay The recent decision to replace ceiling fans with wall mounted fans in student hostels at IIT Bombay may seem like a minor fix, but it's symptomatic of a larger problem.
The move follows a promise made in July to address various measures after a student's death by suicide.
While IIT Bombay claims no disciplinary action was initiated against the deceased, students and family members dispute this claim.