DU clears ₹5,889-crore plan for hostels for over 21,000 students
Delhi University has approved a ₹5,889-crore plan to construct and renovate hostels for over 21,000 students. This initiative follows student protests regarding housing safety and the need for better residential facilities.
Why it matters
This represents a significant infrastructure investment aimed at addressing the critical shortage of affordable and safe student housing in Delhi.
Delhi University’s Executive Council on Tuesday approved a proposal to expand its hostel facilities for 21,895 students at a cost of ₹5,889 crore, according to an official statement. The decision follows growing concerns over student housing safety sparked by the Satya Niketan tragedy, and subsequent protests by students demanding hostel facilities for all.
The proposal was approved by the Executive Council, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, the statement said. It added that the designs for these buildings will be prepared with the requirements of the 21st century in mind, and with a 100-year perspective.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in