Udaipur-The Rajasthan government has approved the construction of new hostel buildings in tribal areas to improve educational facilities for tribal students. These projects, managed by the Tribal Area Development Department, aim to replace dilapidated structures in Udaipur, Banswara, and Dungarpur districts. With a total budget of ₹13.60 crore, four new Ashram hostels will be built, providing accommodation for 300 students.

Pragya Kevalaramani, Commissioner of the Tribal Area Development Department, stated the state has taken significant steps towards improving facilities for tribal students. As per the budget announcement, the government has issued administrative approval for the construction of four new Ashram hostel buildings in the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) area. These new hostels will replace the dilapidated buildings in Udaipur, Banswara, and Dungarpur districts. The total budget for these projects is ₹13.60 crore, and the hostels will collectively accommodate 300 students.

Hostel Reconstruction Plans

Commissioner Kevalaramani provided details on the specific locations and budgets allocated for the new hostel buildings:

• Bal Ashram Hostel, Danpur, Chhoti Sarwan Panchayat Samiti, Banswara District: A hostel with a capacity of 70 students will be constructed here, with a budget of ₹340 lakh.

• Bal Ashram Hostel, Kahari, Dovda Panchayat Samiti, Dungarpur District: A hostel with a capacity of 75 students will be constructed, with an allocated budget of ₹340 lakh.

• Bal Ashram Hostel, Dungarsaran, Chikhli Panchayat Samiti, Dungarpur District: A hostel with a capacity of 50 students will be reconstructed, with a budget of ₹280 lakh.

• Bal Ashram Hostel, Phalasia, Phalasia Panchayat Samiti, Udaipur District: This hostel will have a capacity of 105 students, and the reconstruction budget is set at ₹400 lakh.

The Public Works Department (PWD) has been designated as the executing agency responsible for overseeing the reconstruction of all these hostels.

These new hostel buildings will significantly improve the living and study conditions for tribal students, providing them with better opportunities to pursue their education in a conducive environment. The Rajasthan government’s continued focus on tribal development is aimed at bridging the educational gap and ensuring that tribal students receive the support and infrastructure they need to succeed academically.