Delhi Student Housing Crisis: Cramped PGs, High Rents, Broker Fraud And Safety Risks Leave Students Struggling In Major Education Hubs
New Delhi: A bathroom in the balcony, a tin shed on the rooftop of a five-storey building with no lifts, a room where every inch counts and paying extra even for a plastic study table—students who come to Delhi hoping to build their futures say they are "rotting" in spaces that feel like a prison, not home. The national capital is home to some of the country's most sought-after institutions, but…
Delhi's prestigious educational institutions attract students from across the nation, but the promise of high-quality education comes with a steep price tag. Students living in hostels and PGs in major hubs such as Mukherjee Nagar, Kamla Nagar, Old Rajinder Nagar, Satya Niketan, Moti Bagh, and Laxmi Nagar often face cramped living conditions, exorbitant rents, and fraudulent brokers.
A PTI spotcheck revealed rooms measuring as little as 6-7 ft by 4-5 ft, with shared bathrooms costing extra and sometimes made unusable due to space constraints or inoperable facilities. Students pay upwards of Rs 12,000 for rooms with shared bathrooms, additional fees for study tables, and separate charges for electricity. Some brokers demand upfront payments for room arrangements, disappearing without delivering on their promises.
Safety concerns persist, as some hostels house commercial establishments like sweet shops and chaat stalls, creating hazards from cooking fires. Despite the discomfort and risks, students endure these conditions to pursue their dreams and ease the financial burden on their families.
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