BHM GSec - Naitik Singla

Past Contributions to the Board

Worked towards ensuring uniformity in Juice outlet pricing by surveying nearby market areas and comparing prices with campus outlets to identify discrepancies.
Prepared a comprehensive BHM report covering key institutional discussions such as QR expansion, mess transparency, inspections, and digitization initiatives.
Designed and conducted a campus-wide survey to gather student feedback on food quality, hygiene, and pricing of various outlets.

Revived Hostel Fresher's Introduction Night across all hostels, restoring a pre-2020 tradition and strengthening senior-junior engagement.
Actively contributed to the Maintenance & Infrastructure Cell by raising and following through on key issues such as washroom ceiling repairs and bringing clarity to hostel renovation processes.
Established Night Mess Inspection Committees across hostels to enforce hygiene standards through periodic surprise inspections.
Implemented a campus-wide Master Menu to standardize pricing and menu items across night canteens and juice shops.
Institutionalized Mess Inspection Committees to monitor food quality, hygiene, and operational performance across hostels.
Secured a strategic partnership with Rapido, providing IIT Delhi residents with a 25% discounted bike-ride program.
Implemented a comprehensive BHM Calendar incorporating tentative dates for Supply Cell, Infra Cell, GBMs, and major BHM events, enabling advance planning and better coordination across teams.
Played a key role in the launch of the BHM App by closely coordinating with the tech team, enabling centralized complaint redressal and introducing features like the IIT marketplace for improved accessibility and efficiency.

Introducing thermal management solutions for hostel water storage systems by installing thermal jackets around water tanks and using anti-reflective paint or insulation on exposed pipes to maintain stable water temperatures and reduce excessive heating during summers.
Will prepare structured guides for Maintenance, Mess, and House Secretaries outlining responsibilities, budget allocation, and clear escalation channels to ensure efficient functioning.
A centralized maintenance and mess complaint portal with a clear escalation hierarchy will be implemented on the BHM App to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely resolution of issues.
Will conduct initial coordination meetings with Junior Engineers, Civil Engineers, Water Department officials, and relevant staff to streamline communication and establish standard operating procedures.
Reviewing and revising the current guest room pricing structure across hostels to increase the DDF contribution component. This will help strengthen DDF funds and support improvements in guest room infrastructure and maintenance standards.

Implementing an installment-based payment system for mess charges for PG residents to ease financial burden and improve accessibility.
Encouraging expansion of in-house sweet preparation through centralized kitchen setups and strengthening existing operations to improve quality and consistency.
Updating the approved vendors items list and incorporating more vendors for items like chicken, snacks, and sweets to enhance variety, reduce concentration, and promote competitive pricing.
Improving transparency in mess billing by enabling detailed expenditure breakdowns and credit fund status on the BHM App.
Proper Implementation of biometric-based mess attendance system integrated with an automated rebate mechanism to track consumption patterns and reduce food wastage.
Establishing a cross-hostel audit committee to periodically review mess hygiene and operational standards and share best practices.

Introducing essential service outlets near hostel areas, such as branded food establishments, registered cultural shops, electronics shops to enhance convenience.
Reviewing and revising guest room pricing structures to strengthen DDF contributions, along with implementing a centralized guest room booking portal on the BHM App to streamline access and improve utilization across hostels.
Conducting periodic inspections of external and outsourced vendors to ensure hygiene, service quality, and compliance with standards.

• Creating centralized documentation repositories for hostel secretaries to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and continuity across tenures.