Delhi CM inspects Mukherjee Nagar, promises PG policy and free library spaces for students

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta made a surprise visit to north Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, a coaching hub for civil services aspirants and students, and instructed officials to address concerns faced by students. Delhi CM aslo emphasised that the government is working on a paying guest (PG) accommodation policy to solve the problems of high rent and lack of suitable residential spaces faced by the students.

Many students pointed out that they live in private PGs or rented rooms due to the non-availability of adequate hostels. CM Gupta has also directed officials to identify suitable spaces like community buildings that can be developed into a free library for students.

During her visit, CM Gupta sat with the students residing in the area at a tea stall and discussed problems faced by them, including high paying guest (PG) accommodation rents, women's safety, lack of suitable libraries and other basic amenities.

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Delhi: PG accommodation, students’ safety

The move comes amid concerns over students' accommodation and safety following the recent Satya Niketan PG collapse incident, which left several people, including DU students affected.

The gang-rape incident near Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College has also put women's safety in the spotlight, triggering protests across the state capital. Delhi CM directed the officials and local public representatives to give attention to the problems raised by the students and ensure necessary action.

"From better study spaces to safer surroundings, the focus remains on ensuring that every student in Delhi has the support and environment needed to pursue their dreams," a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Delhi CMO reads.

She further emphasised that youth coming to Delhi for education from different states are part of the capital's family ,and it is the government's responsibility to provide a suitable environment and facilities for their studies.