In a significant move aimed at empowering working women, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced new plans. The plans include construction of modern hostels in Lucknow, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Ghaziabad.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative seeks to provide safe, accessible, and affordable accommodation for women in the workforce.

Women’s Safety

The Officials describe the project as a significant step toward ensuring women’s safety. It also promotes self-reliance, marking a major stride in the state’s ongoing efforts towards women empowerment.

SASCI scheme

Under the “Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)” scheme, a total of eight hostels for working women have been approved in Uttar Pradesh. Each hostel will accommodate up to 500 women and will be constructed in Lucknow, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Ghaziabad.

The project has been allocated a budget of Rs 381.56 crore. Of this, the Central Government has already released the first installment of Rs 251.8296 crore, which has been transferred to the Women Welfare Department by the State Finance Department.

Project to commence soon

According to reports, the construction agency has been designated for the project. Meanwhile, the work is expected to commence soon. Once completed, these hostels will significantly ease the housing challenges faced by working women across the state.