University Grants Commission has issued clarification regarding Allocation of land/ built up space within their campuses for establishing Working women Hostel (WWH) in the campuses. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has suggested to identify suitable land /built up space within the campuses of the universities for establishing Working women Hostel (WWH).
If the universities provide such space, the cost of construction and /or management cost for running the facility can be provided by MCWD. It has also requested to convey a list of 10-15 such identified spaces within the next 10 days.
The Higher Educational Institutions are requested to take note of it and take appropriate action by submitting their proposals to the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).