Member of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) S.K. Vantagodi has said that Dharwad district being an educational hub needed more hostels for students.
Speaking to presspersons in Dharwad on Thursday, Mr. Vantagodi expressed satisfaction over the facilities at hostels for SCs, STs, BCM students in the district. He, however, felt that there is a need for more buildings and timely release of grants to ensure proper maintenance of hostels.
Mr. Vantagodi said that during his visit to various construction sites, he interacted with construction workers and gathered information about the facilities being extended to them.