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Delhi Govt To Launch Portal To Map Student PGs And Inspect Safety Standards
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News18•09-10-2026, 06:00
Delhi Govt To Launch Portal To Map Student PGs And Inspect Safety Standards
- •The Delhi government will soon launch an online portal to map student paying guest accommodations across the national capital.
- •MCD and DDA teams will conduct joint field inspections of 100 identified PG cases over the next three days to check safety standards.
- •A sub-committee has been formed to examine regulatory restrictions in the Master Plan and DMC Act affecting legal PG operations.
- •Proposed safety norms include mandatory CCTV coverage at all entry and exit points with a recording backup of 40 to 45 days.
- •The High-Powered Committee will meet again after Dussehra to review findings and finalise a comprehensive regulatory framework.
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The Delhi government is launching an online portal to map student paying guest accommodations and will conduct joint inspections of 100 identified cases over three days to check safety standards and legal compliance, following the Satya Niketan incident.
The High-Powered Committee includes representatives from the Delhi Development Authority, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Police, and universities, and has formed a sub-committee to examine Master Plan and DMC Act restrictions.
Proposed safety requirements include mandatory CCTV coverage at all entry and exit points as well as common areas, complete with a recording backup of 40 to 45 days to enhance security while protecting private spaces.