Can’t wear jeans, skirts in college, girl medical students told

In a diktat for girl students of Government Medical College in Amritsar, the authorities have barred them from wearing jeans, capris and skirts to college from October 1. The order, issued by Dr Sujata Sharma, Principal, states that students would only wear salwar kameez or formal trousers supported by a white apron.
The order issued read, “It has been seen that female students of the college come to classes wearing jeans, capris and skirts, which looks very indecent.” The dress code is binding for interns, MBBS, BSc and diploma students only. It does not mention anything about postgraduate students, senior residents or faculty members. The male students have also been directed to wear formal trousers and shirts only. The principal has also directed the faculty members to report the details of students violating the order.