Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:43pm on 08 Sep 2026,Tuesday India
The Delhi government will introduce a new policy to regulate PG accommodations and coaching institutes within six weeks, Education Minister Ashish Sood said. The move comes after the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people. Sood said the policy will set safety and security standards for PGs. A common web portal may list PGs, their facilities, availability and safety details. The government will consult students, parents, PG operators and other groups before finalising the rules. Sood also said Delhi faces a major shortage of hostels, with over two lakh students from outside the city needing accommodation. The government is exploring more options.
