Shift all foreign students to hostels; explain local sensitivities: Government to Raipur educational institutions
The Chhattisgarh government has ordered educational institutions in Raipur to move foreign students from private housing into campus hostels. This directive follows complaints from locals regarding the behavior of some students and aims to improve monitoring and cultural integration.
Why it matters
The policy reflects tensions regarding the integration of international students and the government's role in regulating private living arrangements for foreign nationals.
The Chhattisgarh government on Monday (September 21, 2026) instructed educational institutions in Raipur to relocate all foreign students currently residing in private rented accommodations to campus accommodation, and guide them on aspects such as “customs” and “local social norms”. The decision was taken after locals complained of indiscipline or unlawful activities, according to a statement issued by the Raipur (Rural) police.
The instructions were issued following a meeting between Raipur Collector Gaurav Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police (Rural) Shweta Srivastava Sinha, and the Vice-Chancellors and representatives of various universities and educational institutions operating in Raipur district, the statement added.
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