1 week ago

Savitha Orders Hostel Wardens to Taste Food Before Serving

Minister S Savitha reviewed how government student hostels are being managed.

She said students must receive clean, healthy food and good living conditions.

She told wardens to taste meals before giving them to students.

Wardens must also stay in the hostels and respond quickly when students have problems.

The government is working to build permanent hostel buildings.

Savitha also discussed helping weavers receive benefits through the Nethanna Seva scheme.

Officials were told to promote handloom products and provide welfare support.

She asked officials to help young people get loans and start businesses.

Key facts

Minister: S Savitha, Minister for BC Welfare, Handlooms, and Textiles
Hostel food directive: Wardens must inspect and taste meals before serving them to students.
Warden responsibility: Wardens must reside on-site and address student grievances promptly.
Nethanna Seva deadline: Pending or rejected applications are to be resolved within a week.
Handloom promotion: Officials were directed to promote sales through societies and Lepakshi outlets.
Entrepreneurship initiative: The One Family-One Entrepreneur initiative is intended to support credit access and business opportunities for local youth.
Additional support: CSR funds, community leaders, and local entrepreneurs were identified as potential sources for hostel furniture and basic amenities.

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago