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Maharashtra ghost hostels get Rs 1.62 cr from CAG

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has given a sum of Rs 1.62 cr to ghost hostels in Maharashtra. The amount is to be utilised for the development of these hostels.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 13 July 2026 at 01:15 pm
Maharashtra ghost hostels get Rs 1.62 cr from CAG

62 cr to ghost hostels in Maharashtra. The amount is to be utilised for the development of these hostels. The CAG has stated that the amount will be used for the betterment of the hostels and to provide basic amenities to the residents.

The hostels were in a dilapidated condition and were in need of renovation and maintenance. The CAG has taken this step to improve the condition of these hostels and to provide a better life to the residents. 62 cr will be used to upgrade the infrastructure and to provide basic amenities like water and electricity to the residents.

The ghost hostels are home to many underprivileged children and their families who cannot afford basic amenities. The CAG has taken this step to improve their living conditions and to provide them a better life. The amount will also be used to train the youth in various skills so that they can become self-dependent and earn a living.

The CAG has said that the amount will be used in a proper manner and with the consultation of the local authorities and the residents of the hostels. The ghost hostels are located in various parts of Maharashtra and the amount will be distributed equally among them. The CAG has assured that the amount will be used for the welfare of the residents and for the development of the hostels.

The move is welcomed by the residents and the local authorities who have been demanding such assistance for a long time. The CAG has taken a good step and it will improve the condition of the hostels and the lives of the residents.

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