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No shelter for homeless as Winter Action Plan falls flat

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November 21, 2024

DESPITE the Delhi government's recent launch of a winter action plan aimed at supporting the homeless, significant gaps in infrastructure persist, particularly in areas around AIIMS.

- PRABHAT SHUKLA

No shelter for homeless as Winter Action Plan falls flat

A daily occupancy report by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) listed 35 tents with a combined capacity of 350 people near AIIMS. However, a spot check on Wednesday revealed that none of these tents had been erected, leaving many homeless individuals exposed to the cold and dangerous air pollution.

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