Budget 2026: “One Hostel Per District” Sounds Great, But Students Are Asking: Will These Be Safe Spaces or New Cages?

By the NewsPatron Education Desk #Budget2026 #GirlsHostel #Education #SafetyVsFreedom #WomensRights In the Union Budget 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major social infrastructure initiative: the establishment of at least one girls’ hostel in every district across India. The headline is perfect. The intent seems noble. But for thousands of female students across the country,