Archive · 21 Jul 2026
UP Cabinet Approves Hostels for Women in Varanasi
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the construction of two hostels in Varanasi.
One is a 500-bed hostel for working women, and the other is an 112-seat hostel for girl students at Vasant Mahila Mahavidyalaya.
The government is providing land and funding for these projects to support women's safety and education.
The hostels will be operated on a non-commercial basis to ensure affordability and security.
UP Cabinet approves 500-bed working women's hostel in Varanasi.
6,000 square meters of government land transferred free of cost for the hostel.
100% funding from the State Government for the construction.
Approval for a new 112-seat hostel for girl students at Vasant Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi.
Hostel construction cost for girl students is Rs 248.30 lakh.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Approval of two hostels for women in Varanasi
- When
- July 21, 2026
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To provide safe and affordable accommodation for working women and promote higher education for girl students
Government Support
Opposition Concerns
Infrastructure Development
Government Support
The government is providing essential infrastructure for women's safety and education.
Opposition Concerns
Critics argue that more needs to be done to ensure the quality and sustainability of these projects.
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Hostel Capacity
- 500 beds for working women, 112 seats for girl students
- Funding
- 100% state government funding
- Land Transfer
- 6,000 square meters of government land transferred free of cost
- Cost of Girl Students Hostel
- Rs 248.30 lakh
- Operating Principle
- Non-commercial, no profit-no loss