Delhi govt. to build hostels for 10,000 students, expand facilities in colleges: CM

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Delhi government has decided to build hostels to accommodate 10,000 students enrolled in colleges and universities across the city, with sites identified and meetings held with various departments to move the initiative forward.

In a video message on X, Ms. Gupta said ensuring safe, convenient and affordable accommodation for both female and male students was a priority for the government.

“Hostel construction is already under way at some Delhi government universities and institutions, and the scope of the initiative would now be expanded in view of the growing need,” she added.

Hostel construction is under way or has been proposed at several institutions, including Ambedkar University, Dhirpur, G.B. Pant Engineering College and Polytechnic, Indira Gandhi Hospital and Medical College, and Delhi Sports University, according to the Chief Minister.