(a) whether Government has decided to set up Women and Girls hostels in Delhi
and its satellite towns in view of attacks on girls from Assam and other NE States
especially students and working women living alone in the capital;
(b) if so, the total number of Women and Girls Hostels in Delhi exclusively for
North-Eastern States; and
(c) the accommodation capacity, location and estimated cost of such hostels?
MINISTER, MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI P.R. KYNDIAH)
(a): Government has decided to set up Hostels for Girls and Working Women from North
East States at Delhi.
(b): Estimates for one 500 seat capacity hostel for Working Women from North Eastern States
are under preparation. One hostel for post graduate girls from North East States has
already been constructed and one more is under construction. The foundation stone for the
Rajiv Gandhi Girls` Hostel with a capacity of 500 seats for scheduled tribe and other girl
students from North Eastern States has been laid on 6 January 2006.
(c): Details are given in the Statement annexed.