CM orders renovation of Maulana Azad Medical College hostels

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a meeting with students of Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to address their long-standing grievances related to hostel conditions, campus safety, and basic infrastructure.

The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Health Department, Public Works Department (PWD), college administration, and student union representatives.

During the meeting, students raised several issues — including the deteriorating state of hostel buildings, lack of adequate lighting, shortage of security personnel, and illegal encroachments on campus.

Female students expressed particular concern about the unsafe atmosphere during the night, insufficient facilities, and the absence of a secure and conducive environment for academic life.

Terming the situation “gravely concerning”, the Chief Minister said the seven hostels, built between 1966 and 1990, were originally intended to accommodate 1,200 students, but currently housed over 3,200 students in overcrowded rooms.

“Eight students sharing a room, broken walls, and the absence of even basic furniture like study tables is gravely concerning and indicative of the severe negligence and lack of accountability on the part of previous governments,” she said.

To address the crisis, the CM announced several immediate measures. She instructed PWD officials to urgently start repair and renovation work across hostels.

To improve safety, she ordered the installation of high-intensity LED streetlights and round-the-clock CCTV surveillance across the campus. She also directed the deployment of more security personnel and the removal of encroachments to ensure smoother movement within the premises.

The Chief Minister said the long-pending plan for the construction of an additional hostel would now be expedited. To ensure accountability, she instructed officials to submit progress reports every 15 days.

She also announced that she would personally visit the MAMC campus soon to inspect the conditions and interact directly with the students. “Our government stands with students with transparency, accountability, and sensitivity. Students of prestigious institutions like MAMC are our future, and we will extend every possible support to them,” the Chief Minister said.