The Laying Foundation Stone Ceremony of the proposed construction of a 300-bedded girls’ hostel at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) to provide state-of-the-art facilities for female students, promoting comfort, security, and a conducive learning environment held by Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of SMVDU in the presence of University Engineer, Deans, and Heads of various schools. The building will be a G+3 structure designed to accommodate 150 double bedrooms, each equipped with essential amenities. The building will be equipped with sports and recreational facilities such as TT Room, Gymnasium, Yoga and meditation Hall, and badminton courts. The building will also have common facilities such as laundry, common hall, mess hall, reading room, medical room and waiting lounge among others. Water harvesting and solar panel on the rooftop make it a modern sustainable building. The building has all the required safety features such as fire extinguishers. The proposed girls’ hostel at SMVDU is designed to offer a holistic living environment that supports academic success, personal well-being, and social interaction. With state-of-the-art facilities, sustainable practices, and inclusive design, the hostel aims to provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging space for all its residents
