# Delhi student housing infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-student-housing-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-10-13T06:00:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Following a fatal accident at a paying guest accommodation in Satya Niketan that resulted in seven deaths, the Delhi Government announced plans to develop hostel facilities for 10,000 students to provide safe and affordable housing.

In response to ongoing accommodation shortages and the previous tragedy, the University of Delhi is considering a large-scale Rs 8,000-crore proposal for hostel construction and redevelopment. The plan aims to accommodate over 30,000 students through new facilities at the Dhaka Complex, Najafgarh, and Surajmal Vihar campuses, as well as the reconstruction of existing North Campus structures. Proposed developments include high-rise hostels at the Dhaka Complex and dedicated accommodations for working women.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: University of Delhi considers Rs 8,000-crore hostel expansion

The University of Delhi is considering an Rs 8,000-crore plan to build and redevelop hostels, aiming to provide accommodation for over 30,000 students across several campuses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-delhi-considers-rs-8000-crore-hostel-expansion

### 2026-09-15: Delhi Government announces new student hostels and increased ASHA worker pay

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans for 10,000 new student hostels and a doubling of monthly incentive allowances for ASHA workers to 6,000 rupees.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-government-announces-new-student-hostels-and-increased-asha-worker-pay

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