Two New Hostels to be Built at Maulana Azad Medical College at a Cost of ₹573.41 Crore: CM Rekha Gupta

EFC Grants Approval; State-of-the-Art Hostel Complex to Provide Enhanced Facilities for Students

A major step towards addressing rising student numbers and accommodation shortage: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 2026 : In a meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, approval has been granted for the construction of two new hostel buildings—one each for male and female students—within the Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) campus. The project, with an estimated cost of ₹573.41 crore, is aimed at strengthening infrastructure in medical education and improving residential facilities for students. The hostels are expected to be completed within 36 months.

The Chief Minister described the decision as a significant step towards enhancing student welfare. She said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri 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. Gupta noted that student intake at MAMC has steadily increased in recent years from 150 students annually to 250 putting considerable pressure on existing hostel facilities. Due to the shortage of rooms, many students are currently forced to share accommodation, while some are unable to secure hostel facilities altogether.

She also pointed out that the existing hostels, built between 1965 and 1982, have aged considerably, underscoring the long-felt need for new infrastructure. According to the plan, the new hostel for female students will be constructed at Site A at a cost of ₹269.19 crore, while the boys’ hostel will come up at Site B with an allocation of ₹304.22 crore. Both buildings will include basement and superstructure components, along with civil and electrical works.

The Chief Minister clarified that the project is not commercial in nature and has been designed purely with a social objective—to improve students’ living conditions and support their academic growth. She added that land for the project is already available, and construction will begin within six months of receiving administrative and financial approvals. The timeline includes six months for planning and 30 months for construction. Students are expected to benefit immediately after completion. Gupta reiterated that expanding infrastructure in education and healthcare remains a top priority for the Delhi government. Long-pending requirements are being addressed on priority to ensure meaningful and time-bound outcomes.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that, under the guidance of the illustrious Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and upholding the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, the Delhi Government is ensuring that students studying in government institutions also receive world-class facilities. Expressing confidence in the initiative, the Chief Minister said the move would help Maulana Azad Medical College emerge even stronger as one of the country’s leading medical institutions in the years ahead.