Since its inception in 1972-73, 958 hostels have been sanctioned under the scheme of Working Women Hostel all over the country till date. During the last three years and the current year, 69 new proposals have been received under the scheme.
According to a statement by the Ministry, the scheme has been revised and with the revision of the funding pattern the grant under the scheme will be released directly to the state governments and UT Administrations.
"These hostels have Day care facility for the children of inmates too. The Ministry provides financial support for establishing such hostels by NGOs or State Governments," it stated.
However, the Ministry didn't clarify on where these hostels are being set up, other facilities provided and estimated capacity of the newly built hostels.
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