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NDMC Opens Barat Ghars as Night Shelters for Needy Amid Cold Weather

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has opened its Barat Ghars and Community Halls as night shelters for the needy, particularly patients and attendants from major hospitals. This initiative, following High Court directions, is being coordinated with the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB). NDMC provides space, water, and electricity, while DUSIB supplies beds and other essentials, with a special team monitoring the arrangements. The facilities will be available until March 15 to protect people from the cold and rain.

Key Points: NDMC Opens Community Halls as Night Shelters in Delhi

  • Night shelters in community halls
  • Aid for hospital patients & homeless
  • Coordination with DUSIB
  • Facilities till March 15
  • Part of welfare vision
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Barat ghars, community halls made available as night shelters for needy: NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal

NDMC makes Barat Ghars and Community Halls available as night shelters for the needy, patients, and homeless until March 15.

"The initiative's objective is to protect needy people from cold and rain - Kuljeet Singh Chahal"

New Delhi, January 24

The New Delhi Municipal Council has made its Barat Ghars and Community Halls available as night shelters for needy people, NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Saturday.

Chahal said that in compliance with the directions of the High Court, NDMC is providing Barat Ghars and Community Halls as night shelters for patients and their attendants coming for treatment at AIIMS, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Lady Harding Hospital. He said the arrangement is being made in coordination with the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), which functions under the Government of Delhi.

He further informed that NDMC is making available only those Community Halls or Barat Ghars which do not have any prior bookings. Locations are selected after carefully assessing booking availability to ensure the general public is not inconvenienced while also ensuring safe shelter for the needy.

Chahal said that senior NDMC officers also participated in a meeting on Friday to review the arrangements. To ensure smooth and effective implementation of the initiative, NDMC has constituted a special team of officers and staff. The team regularly monitors coordination, arrangements, and the availability of essential facilities at the night shelters to ensure no inconvenience is caused to beneficiaries.

Under the arrangement, NDMC is providing space, water, and electricity, while DUSIB is providing beds and other essential items. Kuljeet Chahal said the NDMC Community Hall at Kidwai Nagar has been taken over by DUSIB and is currently being used as a night shelter for homeless persons rescued from the AIIMS area. The process of bringing homeless persons from the AIIMS subway and surrounding areas to the shelter is ongoing.

Chahal said that keeping in view the availability of Barat Ghars and Community Halls, the facility will be provided till March 15. He said the initiative's objective is to protect needy people from cold and rain, so they are not forced to live in the open and are provided with safe, dignified shelter.

The Vice Chairman added that such initiatives are in accordance with the humane and welfare-oriented vision of the Prime Minister and that the New Delhi Municipal Council remains committed to supporting the weaker sections of society.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step by NDMC and DUSIB. The coordination between different government bodies is key. My only concern is the March 15 deadline. What happens after that? Winters might be over, but the need for shelter for patients' attendants is a year-round issue in Delhi.
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Arjun K
Finally some action! I've seen families sleeping on footpaths outside AIIMS for years. It's heartbreaking. Providing dignity along with shelter is crucial. Hope this isn't just a one-time PR move and becomes a permanent facility.
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Sarah B
As someone who has had a family member treated at RML, I know how expensive and difficult it is to find a place to stay nearby. This initiative will be a huge relief for so many. Practical and compassionate.
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Vikram M
It's a good move, but let's be honest, this only happened because of the High Court's directions. Shouldn't our civic bodies be proactive about welfare instead of reactive? Still, better late than never. The special monitoring team is a good touch.
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Nisha Z
Hope they publicize this well so the people who need it most actually know about it. Many such schemes fail because of lack of awareness on the ground. Also, ensuring it's only for the genuinely needy is important.

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