Port Blair, Oct. 4: The National Students’ Union of India State President, A&N Islands, Mr. M.A Sajid has demanded for opening and renovations of the Blocks built under the premises of Girls Hostel, JNRM.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble LG, A & N Islands, Mr. Sajid said that despite the completion of the construction of New Blocks in JNRM Girls Hostel, the building premises remain unoccupied, leaving many students in a state of distress.

He added that "Many girl students from Inter-Islands face several difficulties and hardships in finding suitable accommodation facilities at the Hostel premises, which negatively impacts their focus on studies and overall well-being".

Additionally, Sajid mentioned that the Ganga Block established inside the Girls Hostel Campus of JNRM is in a dilapidated condition, meanwhile the tender and allotment for the renovation work of Ganga Block has been granted to the Contractor but till no work has been started so far.

Considering the facts, he has requested to expedite the necessary processes and preparations required to make the hostel fully functional and also requested a timeline for the development of the JNRM Girls Hostel Blocks.