Pune: Pursuing higher education in Pune has become more accessible for girls from rural areas, thanks to an increase in hostel capacity by the Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti. Admissions for the current academic year will begin from June 6, the Samiti management has announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Samiti has appealed to deserving and economically underprivileged students from rural regions\u2014those who have already secured admission in Pune or Ahilyanagar\u2014to apply for accommodation during this phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, two new girls\u2019 hostels have been built, increasing accommodation by 336 seats. In addition to affordable lodging and meals, the Samiti also conducts various personality development programs for students. The organization has been functioning solely through public donations for over 70 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, the Samiti runs seven hostels in central Pune, housing over 1,200 students, out of which more than 700 are girls, accommodated in four girls\u2019 hostels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent years, there has been growing encouragement for girls from farming and labourer families to pursue higher education. The availability of safe and budget-friendly accommodation and food has made the Samiti a preferred choice among such students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n