AISF to visit welfare hostels across State from September 21 to 28
The All India Students’ Federation (AISF) announced a State-wide visit to various welfare hostels from September 21-28 to identify and address problems faced by students. The federation alleges that hostels lack basic facilities, proper mess charges, and security, despite government promises.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights significant issues in student welfare and government accountability regarding educational facilities, potentially leading to large-scale agitation and policy changes if the findings are widely publicized.
The All India Students’ Federation (AISF) State Committee announced on Sunday, September 20, 2026, that it will conduct a State-wide visit to SC, ST, BC, minority, Gurukul, and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) welfare hostels from September 21 to 28.
Addressing a press conference, the federation’s State general secretary B. Naserji said students staying in welfare hostels across the State were facing several problems. Though the government had announced an elaborate menu, it had failed to increase the mess charges in accordance with the rising prices of essential commodities, he alleged.
“Several welfare hostels lacked basic facilities such as windows, fans, lights and compound walls,” he said and added that the students were not provided with trunks and blankets even though the academic year had commenced.
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