Several Delhi University colleges have opened their campuses to students displaced after the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, offering temporary shelter, food and other assistance amid ongoing safety concerns.
A five-storey building housing a student PG collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Sunday, September 6, leaving several people dead and many students displaced from nearby accommodations. The incident has prompted multiple Delhi University colleges to step in with emergency support as students remain concerned about returning to PGs and rented accommodation in the area.
Sri Venkateswara College, located close to the collapse site, has opened its campus to students who have been displaced or cannot safely access their accommodation. The college is providing temporary shelter and food and has cancelled classes on September 7 while relief efforts continue. The arrangement includes students of the college as well as girl students from DU’s South Campus.
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College has also made its premises available as a temporary safe space and opened its canteen for students, while additional accommodation has reportedly been arranged nearby. Jesus and Mary College has opened its gates to students unable to safely return to their PGs or flats.
Maitreyi College has similarly offered assistance to students facing accommodation difficulties, with displaced students reportedly arriving on campus with their belongings. Motilal Nehru College(Evening) has also opened its premises to students seeking temporary shelter.
Other colleges extending support include Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Gargi College, Lady Shri Ram College and Ram Lal Anand College. Shaheed Bhagat Singh College has published a dedicated notice for students affected by the collapse.
Meanwhile, Aryabhatta College has suspended teaching on September 7. Sri Venkateswara College is also closed for the day as relief efforts continue. Students have been advised to contact their respective colleges to confirm the availability and terms of accommodation before relying on the arrangements.
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