MUMBAI: A bit of scholars from marginalized communities has initiated an indefinite strike since final week, demanding improved hostel services, encompassing lodging and stipends. The protest commenced on February 12 on the Sant Eknath Authorities Boys’ Hostel in Chembur.
College students argue that the present stipend of Rs 800 monthly is inadequate to fulfill their day by day wants, particularly in a metropolitan metropolis like Mumbai. This stipend quantity was set in 2011, and regardless of a authorities decision stipulating a revision each 5 years, it has remained unchanged for the previous 12 years, in accordance with a pupil. These stipends are allotted to college students residing in government-managed hostels beneath the Division of Social Welfare and Justice. The scholar claims that there are over 400 such hostels within the state.
Moreover, college students assert {that a} hostel promised in 2007 with a capability for 1,000 college students remains to be not operational. They allege that development solely commenced in 2023. Moreover, college students declare that the federal government has made no efforts to reinforce hostel services for deprived college students for an prolonged interval. They’ve compiled a listing of 16 calls for, which embody well timed provision of allowances and stationery to hostel college students, and motion towards schools that coerce marginalized college students into paying charges, amongst others.
College students argue that the present stipend of Rs 800 monthly is inadequate to fulfill their day by day wants, particularly in a metropolitan metropolis like Mumbai. This stipend quantity was set in 2011, and regardless of a authorities decision stipulating a revision each 5 years, it has remained unchanged for the previous 12 years, in accordance with a pupil. These stipends are allotted to college students residing in government-managed hostels beneath the Division of Social Welfare and Justice. The scholar claims that there are over 400 such hostels within the state.
Moreover, college students assert {that a} hostel promised in 2007 with a capability for 1,000 college students remains to be not operational. They allege that development solely commenced in 2023. Moreover, college students declare that the federal government has made no efforts to reinforce hostel services for deprived college students for an prolonged interval. They’ve compiled a listing of 16 calls for, which embody well timed provision of allowances and stationery to hostel college students, and motion towards schools that coerce marginalized college students into paying charges, amongst others.
