Archive · 12 Jun 2025

Bengaluru's PG Crisis: Mass Closures Due to Demand and Regulations

Bengaluru's PG Crisis: Mass Closures Due to Demand and Regulations

Many paying guest accommodations (PGs) in Bengaluru are closing down because fewer young people are moving there for jobs.

The IT industry slowed down, and more people work remotely, so fewer people need PGs.

Also, the city made new rules that are expensive for PG owners to follow, like having bigger rooms and getting licenses.

Many small PG owners can't afford these changes, so they have to shut down.

However, the city might change some rules, and PG owners are talking to the government to find a solution that helps everyone.

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