Pratyush Vatsala

Pratyush Vatsala

educator India

Pratyush Vatsala is the principal of Delhi University's Lakshmibai College, who recently garnered attention for her unconventional approach to cooling classrooms by applying cow dung to the walls. This initiative, aimed at addressing the discomfort caused by high temperatures in one of the college's oldest buildings, sparked a mix of admiration and disbelief across social media. Vatsala's actions reflect a return to traditional eco-friendly practices, although they have led to a broader debate about the need for infrastructural improvements in educational institutions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
508,851
Power
1,069$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 1,380,004,385 508,851 $2,900,000 1,069$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 508,851 $2,900,000 1,069$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Pratyush Vatsala, the principal of Delhi University's Lakshmibai College, applied cow dung to classroom walls as a method to combat heat. 5

The Times of India: DU College Cow Dung Incident: Principal Applies Cow Dung on Classroom Walls to Combat Heat​ | Delhi News