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Delhi Govt Prioritises Affordable, Safe Student Hostels, Says CM Rekha Gupta
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi government will focus on developing affordable and secure hostels for students across the city.
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled a new policy direction aimed at expanding affordable and safe hostel facilities for students in the capital. The announcement, made during a press briefing, emphasized the government's commitment to addressing the housing challenges faced by school and college learners.
The initiative will involve upgrading existing hostel infrastructure and constructing new accommodations that meet safety standards. Authorities plan to collaborate with educational institutions and private partners to ensure the hostels are both cost‑effective and well‑maintained.
By providing secure lodging options, the Delhi government hopes to improve student attendance and academic performance, particularly for those from economically weaker sections. The policy also seeks to reduce the reliance on informal or unsafe housing arrangements.
Implementation details, including budget allocation and timelines, are expected to be released in the coming weeks as the department prepares detailed project proposals.
Stakeholders, including parents and student bodies, have welcomed the move, viewing it as a step toward a more inclusive and supportive educational environment in the city.
The initiative will involve upgrading existing hostel infrastructure and constructing new accommodations that meet safety standards. Authorities plan to collaborate with educational institutions and private partners to ensure the hostels are both cost‑effective and well‑maintained.
By providing secure lodging options, the Delhi government hopes to improve student attendance and academic performance, particularly for those from economically weaker sections. The policy also seeks to reduce the reliance on informal or unsafe housing arrangements.
Implementation details, including budget allocation and timelines, are expected to be released in the coming weeks as the department prepares detailed project proposals.
Stakeholders, including parents and student bodies, have welcomed the move, viewing it as a step toward a more inclusive and supportive educational environment in the city.