Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Hyderabad Police Launch Project Safe Stay for Women's Hostels
The Hyderabad Police have started a new project called 'Project Safe Stay' to make women's hostels and PGs safer.
They want all these places to register with the police and follow safety rules.
A survey found that many hostels don't have proper walls or fire safety equipment.
The police will check these places regularly and might introduce a special app for safety.
Hostels that serve food need special licenses.
The goal is to protect women and girls living in these places.
Hyderabad Police launched 'Project Safe Stay' to enhance safety in women's hostels and PGs.
Mandatory registration of all women's hostels and PGs with local police stations.
Survey revealed safety deficiencies: 97.5% have CCTV, 43% have proper compound walls, 38.9% have fire safety equipment.
Guidelines include mandatory second staircase, fire extinguishers, and FSSAI licences for hostels providing food.
Regular inspections and a dedicated mobile application for women's hostel safety are planned.
- Who
- Hyderabad City Police, GHMC, HCSC, United Way of Hyderabad, hostel operators, women and girl students
- What
- Launch of Project Safe Stay to enhance safety in women's hostels and PGs
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To address safety deficiencies and establish minimum safety standards for women's accommodation facilities
Hostel Safety Regulations
Hostel Management Concerns
Registration and Safety Standards
Hostel Safety Regulations
The Hyderabad Police emphasize the importance of mandatory registration and adherence to safety standards to protect women and girl students.
Hostel Management Concerns
Some hostel operators may view the new regulations as burdensome and potentially increase operational costs.
Inspections and Licensing
Hostel Safety Regulations
Regular inspections and mandatory licensing ensure compliance with safety and food standards, enhancing overall safety.
Hostel Management Concerns
Frequent inspections and additional licensing requirements could be seen as intrusive and time-consuming by hostel management.
- Initiative Name
- Project Safe Stay
- Organizations Involved
- Hyderabad City Police, GHMC, HCSC, United Way of Hyderabad
- Registration Requirement
- Mandatory registration of all women's hostels and PGs with local police
- Safety Deficiencies Found
- 97.5% have CCTV, 43% have proper compound walls, 38.9% have fire safety equipment
- Key Safety Measures
- CCTV cameras, compound walls, fire safety equipment, second staircase, fire extinguishers
- Licensing Requirements
- Municipal trade licence and FSSAI licence for hostels providing food and accommodation
- Future Plans
- Dedicated mobile application for women's hostel safety