Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Tangadagi Warns Hostel Wardens Of Action Over Neglect
Minister Shivaraj S Tangadagi visited two student hostels without advance notice.
He checked the rooms, kitchen, food, toilets, library and other facilities.
He also spoke directly with students about their experiences.
The minister said wardens must visit often and help solve students’ problems.
Wardens who neglect their duties may be suspended.
He told officials to provide healthy food and keep the hostels clean.
He also asked them to arrange health checks and hygiene kits.
A proposed programme would let older students help PUC students with difficult subjects.
Karnataka Minister Shivaraj S Tangadagi conducted a surprise inspection of Backward Classes Welfare Department hostels in Mysuru.
He warned that wardens who fail to visit regularly or address students’ problems could face disciplinary action, including suspension.
Tangadagi inspected rooms, kitchens, food, drinking water, toilets, libraries and other basic facilities.
Officials were directed to provide nutritious food, maintain cleanliness, arrange medical check-ups and distribute hygiene kits on time.
The proposed Vidya Vahini programme would have senior students provide academic support to PUC students.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister for Kannada and Culture and Backward Classes Welfare Shivaraj S Tangadagi, hostel wardens and Backward Classes Welfare Department officials.
- What
- Tangadagi conducted a surprise inspection and warned of disciplinary action, including suspension, against negligent hostel wardens.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Boys’ and girls’ hostels run by the Backward Classes Welfare Department in Kuvempu Nagar, Mysuru.
- Why
- To assess student facilities and welfare, gather direct feedback, and ensure proper food, cleanliness, safety, health services and maintenance.
- Official
- Shivaraj S Tangadagi
- Location
- Kuvempu Nagar, Mysuru
- Inspected facilities
- Hostel rooms, kitchen, food arrangements, drinking water, toilets and library
- Potential penalty
- Disciplinary action, including suspension, for negligent wardens
- Student welfare measures
- Nutritious food, regular medical check-ups and timely hygiene-kit distribution
- Proposed programme
- Vidya Vahini, providing academic support from senior students to PUC students