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The New Indian Express Hubballi
|February 09, 2026
‘EMPHASIS ON GIRLS’ HOSTEL IN EVERY DISTRICT, CREATOR ECONOMY ARE BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS’
UBIKSHA Hari Shankar, an undergraduate student at MOP Vaishnav College for Women in Chennai, finds many bright spots on the Union Budget 2026. She considers the proposal to establish girls’ hostels in every district a pathbreaking move, which would support access to education, particularly in STEM disciplines.
Speaking with Edexlive from her personal experience, she said, “Safety was my parents’ foremost concern when I enrolled for college, followed by affordability.” While she acknowledged her privilege in being able to access secure accommodation, she said that many students are unable to afford private hostels, which is a gap this Budget initiative can effectively fill.
This story is from the February 09, 2026 edition of The New Indian Express Hubballi.
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