After Delhi PG Collapse, Lt Governor Orders Student Housing Audit In A Week
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Summary
The collapse has put the spotlight on the safety of buildings being used to house students, many of whom depend on private PGs because university hostels have limited capacity.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceNDTV - India
PublishedTuesday, 8 September 2026
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PMAY: 4.13 crore houses total sanctioned
Key Authorities
Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Housing & Urban AffairsNHB
With the objective of providing students with a healthy, safe, and stress-free academic environment, a uniform Student Mental Health and Well-Being Policy will be prepared for all higher education institutions in the State
Manohar Lal Khattar said the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is considering a plan to conduct safety audits of all DDA buildings that are more than 50 years old.
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