What happened: SC girls’ hostel built under PM-AJAY at Dhanamanjuri University
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced the construction and operational utilisation of a 100-bedded SC Girls Hostel at Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal West, Manipur. The hostel was built under the Hostel Component of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), with the stated purpose of improving safe, affordable access to higher education for Scheduled Caste (SC) girls—especially those coming from remote and rural areas.
Key features and government-reported figures
The announced hostel has the following stated features and utilisation information:
Location: Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal West, Manipur.Capacity: 100-bed hostel.Funding and construction period: constructed during 2022-23.Reported cost: Rs 3.50 crore under PM-AJAY.Who benefits: students from different communities are reported as using the facility, including SC students from far-flung areas of Manipur.Accommodation purpose: safe and affordable accommodation close to the university to reduce difficulties from daily travel or private lodging.Reported utilisation: as of 29 May 2026, 76 students were residing in the hostel.
Background and earlier position: why hostels matter for education access
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