The Delhi government has sanctioned ₹573.41 crore for the construction of two new hostels at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Sunday.

According to a statement issued by the CMO, the decision was approved at a meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, earlier this week.

“The project, with an estimated cost of ₹573.41 crore, aims to strengthen infrastructure in medical education and improve residential facilities for students. It is expected to be completed within 36 months,” the statement read.

Ms. Gupta noted that student intake at MAMC has steadily increased in recent years, from 150 to 250 annually, putting considerable pressure on existing hostel facilities.

“Due to a shortage of rooms, many students are forced to share accommodation, while some are unable to secure hostel facilities altogether. 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,” the Chief Minister said.

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.”