Rs 573 crore infrastructure boost for MAMC- Delhi Govt approves new hostels for medical students

New Delhi: Strengthening student infrastructure in government medical institutions, the Delhi government has approved two new hostel complexes at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) at a cost of Rs 573.41 crore.The project comes in response to growing demand for accommodation and the deteriorating condition of decades-old hostel buildings.According to UNI report, the decision was cleared at a meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.The project includes separate hostel buildings for male and female students within the MAMC campus and is expected to be completed within a 36-month timeframe.Also Read:Delhi University temporarily bans protests, rallies, public gatherings- MAMC issues orderDescribing the move as a major step towards student welfare, the Chief Minister said, “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and in line with the vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, the Delhi government is working to ensure that students in government institutions have access to world-class facilities.”Highlighting the urgent need for expanded accommodation, Gupta noted that the annual student intake at MAMC has increased significantly over the years. “The intake has risen from 150 to 250 students, placing considerable pressure on the existing hostel infrastructure. Many students are forced to share rooms, while some are unable to secure hostel accommodation altogether,” she said.She further pointed out that the current hostel buildings, constructed between 1965 and 1982, have aged considerably. “This project addresses a long-pending requirement and reflects our commitment to modernising essential infrastructure in medical education,” the Chief Minister added.According to official details, the girls’ hostel will be developed at Site A with an estimated cost of Rs 269.19 crore, while the boys’ hostel will be constructed at Site B at a cost of Rs 304.22 crore. Both facilities will include basement and superstructure components along with comprehensive civil and electrical works.Emphasising the non-commercial nature of the initiative, Gupta said, “This project is not commercial in nature. It has been conceived purely with a social objective, to improve students’ living conditions and support their academic growth.”She also confirmed that land for the project is readily available and construction will begin within six months after administrative and financial approvals are finalised. The timeline includes six months for planning and 30 months for construction.Reiterating the government’s broader focus, Gupta said, “Expanding infrastructure in education and healthcare remains a top priority for the Delhi government. Long-pending needs are being addressed on priority to ensure time-bound and meaningful outcomes.”Expressing confidence in the initiative, she added that the new hostels would further strengthen MAMC’s standing. “This move will help Maulana Azad Medical College emerge even stronger as one of the country’s leading medical institutions in the years ahead,” she said, quotes UNIAlso Read:Rekha Gupta inaugurates Department of Medical Genetics at MAMC