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Umaria: Female hostel residents complain of delayed meals and eviction threats at public hearing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 09:01 PM
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During a public hearing in Umaria, female residents of the Gujri hostel reported that meals are consistently served late and that they face threats of eviction if they raise concerns.
The district administration of Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, convened a public hearing to address grievances related to the Gujri hostel, a government‑run accommodation for female students.
Several residents voiced that the kitchen fails to provide meals at the scheduled time, forcing them to wait for hours before receiving food.
The women also alleged that when they approached hostel officials with these issues, they were warned that continued complaints could result in their removal from the facility.
Officials present acknowledged the complaints and assured that the matter would be investigated, emphasizing the need to ensure timely food service and protect students from intimidation.
The hearing highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining basic amenities in government hostels and the importance of responsive oversight.
Several residents voiced that the kitchen fails to provide meals at the scheduled time, forcing them to wait for hours before receiving food.
The women also alleged that when they approached hostel officials with these issues, they were warned that continued complaints could result in their removal from the facility.
Officials present acknowledged the complaints and assured that the matter would be investigated, emphasizing the need to ensure timely food service and protect students from intimidation.
The hearing highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining basic amenities in government hostels and the importance of responsive oversight.