Delhi building collapse: Delhi’s ambition as an education hub is at odds with its infrastructure

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The collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi, being run as a private hostel that killed seven and injured five in a densely populated colony abutting Delhi University’s South Campus, has brought to light the twin issues of haphazard development in the capital city’s residential areas and the shortage of affordable housing for students. With over 70,000 students entering Delhi University every year and almost half of them needing accommodation on a student budget, the city has failed to keep up with the growing demand. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest an

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