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Minister Flags Hostel Lapses During Surprise Andhra Pradesh Inspection
A government minister visited a girls’ hostel without warning.
He found that breakfast was being served late.
He also noticed problems with cleanliness.
Some students had not received uniforms, sweaters, night dresses or towels on time.
The minister told staff to improve these services.
He asked officials to follow the planned food menu.
He also spoke with students about staying healthy and clean.
The minister said the government is spending money to repair hostels and improve facilities for poor students.
Social welfare minister Dr Dola Sri Balaveeranjaneyaswamy inspected the SC Girls’ Hostel in Markapuram on Sunday.
He criticized staff for serving breakfast late and for poor sanitation.
The minister cited delays in providing uniforms, sweaters, night dresses and towels.
He ordered officials to follow the prescribed menu and provide essential facilities on time.
He said ₹143 crore had been spent on repairs to SC welfare hostels across Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Social welfare minister Dr Dola Sri Balaveeranjaneyaswamy, hostel staff, officials and students.
- What
- A surprise inspection found delays in meals and essential supplies, as well as sanitation concerns.
- Where
- The SC Girls’ Hostel in Markapuram town, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Sunday.
- Why
- The inspection focused on checking hostel facilities and improving services for students.
Key facts
- Minister
- Dr Dola Sri Balaveeranjaneyaswamy
- Facility inspected
- SC Girls’ Hostel
- Location
- Markapuram town, Andhra Pradesh
- Reported issues
- Late breakfast, poor sanitation and delayed supplies
- Delayed items
- Uniforms, sweaters, night dresses and towels
- Hostel repairs
- ₹143 crore reportedly spent on repairs to SC welfare hostels across the State
- New staffing measure
- Sanitation staff were appointed in SC hostels through outsourcing agencies
Sources
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