When colleges became a refuge for students fleeing Satya Niketan
Following the collapse of a residential building in Satya Niketan, Delhi University colleges opened their campuses as emergency shelters for displaced students. Sri Venkateswara College and Maitreyi College provided food, bedding and separate arrangements for women, citing safety concerns.
- ✓Following the collapse of a residential building in Satya Niketan, Delhi University colleges opened their campuses as emergency shelters for displaced students.
- ✓Sri Venkateswara College and Maitreyi College provided food, bedding and separate arrangements for women, citing safety concerns.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under education public notices.
After a multi‑storey building adjacent to a student PG in Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday, Delhi University colleges stepped in to house students who lost their accommodation. Principal Prof. Vajala Ravi of Sri Venkateswara College ordered two classrooms to be cleared, brought in coolers and fans, and arranged meals, while he himself slept on a cot alongside the students.
Sri Venkateswara College accommodated 72 students—46 male and 26 female—on mattresses spread across the floor, providing breakfast, lunch and dinner the next day. Maitreyi College converted an academic hall into a temporary shelter for women, initially taking in 30 girls and later 11 as some returned home or found other housing. Both colleges received free food and bedding supplies from a tent contractor, and staff volunteers distributed essentials such as toothbrushes and mosquito repellent.
The collapse claimed seven lives, five of whom were Delhi University students, prompting urgent concerns about the safety of female students after dark. The colleges’ swift response highlighted gaps in student housing safety and underscored the role of university institutions in emergency relief, with both campuses keeping their gates open for any student in need.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |