Govt approves Rs 573 crore hostel project at MAMC
The Delhi Government has approved the construction of two new hostel complexes at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), with an estimated cost of Rs 573.41 crore, to address rising student intake and a long-standing shortage of accommodation.
The decision was cleared at a meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The project includes separate hostels for male and female students and is expected to be completed within 36 months. Officials said the move comes in response to growing pressure on existing hostel facilities at the college.
Student intake at MAMC has increased from 150 to 250 in recent years, leading to overcrowding and forcing many students to share rooms. Some students have also been unable to secure hostel accommodation.
The Chief Minister described the project as a necessary step to improve student welfare and academic conditions. She said the government is focused on strengthening infrastructure in education and ensuring better living facilities for students in public institutions.
The Chief Minister also noted that the current hostels at the college were built between 1965 and 1982 and have aged significantly. The lack of modern facilities and limited capacity has made expansion essential.
According to the approved plan, the hostel for female students will be constructed at Site A at a cost of Rs 269.19 crore. The boys’ hostel will be built at Site B with an allocation of Rs 304.22 crore. Both buildings will include basement structures, along with complete civil and electrical works.
Officials said the project will be developed within the existing campus, as land for construction is already available. Work is expected to begin within six months after the completion of administrative and financial formalities.
The construction timeline includes six months for planning and 30 months for execution. Authorities said students are likely to benefit immediately after the facilities are completed.
The Chief Minister said the project is designed with a social objective and is not intended for any commercial use. She added that improving residential infrastructure is key to supporting students’ academic growth and overall well-being.
The government has identified expansion of infrastructure in education and healthcare as a priority area. Officials said several long-pending projects are being taken up to meet current demands and improve service delivery.
The Chief Minister also said that the initiative aligns with the broader goal of providing quality facilities in government institutions. She expressed confidence that the new hostels will help strengthen the college’s standing as a leading medical institution.
Officials said the addition of modern hostel infrastructure will help ease pressure on existing facilities and create a more conducive environment for students. The new buildings are expected to offer improved amenities and better living conditions. The decision is part of a wider push to upgrade public infrastructure in the city.
Authorities said the focus remains on time-bound implementation to ensure that projects deliver tangible benefits. With the approval now in place, the project moves to the next stage of execution, with departments tasked to initiate the process without delay.
