The
issue
of
perennial
hostel
fee
hikes
in
educational
institutions
which
is
an
act
of
pure
over-exploitation
of
the
student
populace
has
become
a
growing
concern,
creating
a
ticking
time
bomb
that
demands
urgent
national
attention.
The
continuous
escalation
of
hostel
fees
not
only
burdens
students
financially
but
also
has
detrimental
effects
on
their
academic
performance,
mental
well-being,
and
overall
educational
experience.
This
alarming
trend
calls
for
immediate
intervention
by
the
government
and
all
stakeholders
to
mitigate
the
adverse
consequences
it
inflicts
on
students.
One
of
the
most
immediate
impacts
of
recurrent
hostel
fee
hikes
is
the
financial
strain
it
places
on
students
and
their
families
under
the
current
economic
conditions
in
the
country.
As
fees
rise
year
after
year,
many
students
find
it
increasingly
challenging
to
afford
accommodation,
leading
to
heightened
economic
stress
and
hardship.
The
escalating
cost
of
living
in
hostel
accommodations
on
campuses
of
our
various
universities
results
in
financial
exclusion,
forcing
some
students
to
drop
out
of
their
studies
altogether
due
to
financial
constraints
The
perpetual
increase
in
hostel
fees
significantly
impacts
students’
academic
performance
and
mental
well-being.
Students
under
financial
duress
struggle
to
focus
on
their
studies,
as
concerns
about
affordability
and
accommodation
overshadow
their
educational
pursuits.
The
added
pressure
of
exorbitant
hostel
fees
contributes
to
heightened
stress,
anxiety,
and
mental
health
issues
among
students,
leading
to
a
decline
in
academic
performance
and
overall
well-being.
The
continual
rise
in
hostel
fees
exacerbates
social
inequality
and
exclusion
within
educational
institutions.
Students
from
marginalised
backgrounds
or
low-income
families
bear
the
brunt
of
these
fee
hikes,
facing
disproportionate
challenges
in
accessing
affordable
accommodation.
This
perpetuates
social
disparities,
hindering
equal
opportunities
for
all
students
to
pursue
higher
education
without
facing
financial
barriers.
The
unrelenting
increase
in
hostel
fees
not
only
impacts
students’
financial
stability
but
also
compromises
the
quality
of
education
and
student
experience.
As
students
struggle
to
afford
accommodation,
they
are
forced
to
compromise
on
essential
resources,
such
as
study
materials,
nutritious
meals,
and
extracurricular
activities
that
contribute
to
a
holistic
educational
experience.
The
erosion
of
the
educational
environment
due
to
financial
pressures
undermines
the
overall
quality
of
education
provided
to
students.
When
such
pressing
issues
are
left
unattended
in
the
manner
that
ought
to
be,
students
are
conditioned
to
believe
that
no
one
cares
and
that
over-exploitation
is
an
acceptable
virtue
which
enormously
affects
the
character
development
of
future
leaders.
Given
the
multifaceted
adverse
effects
of
perennial
hostel
fee
hikes
on
students,
national
authorities
must
address
this
pressing
issue.
Policy
reforms
and
regulatory
measures
should
be
implemented
to
curb
arbitrary
fee
increments
and
ensure
that
hostel
accommodations
remain
affordable
and
accessible
to
all
students.
We
therefore
call
for
immediate
collaborative
efforts
between
educational
institutions,
government
bodies
(Ministry
of
Education,
Ministry
of
Works
and
Housing),
and
student
representatives
to
formulate
sustainable
solutions
that
prioritize
students’
well-being
and
educational
advancement.
It
is
crucial
to
address
this
critical
issue
promptly
to
safeguard
the
well-being
and
educational
opportunities
of
students
across
the
nation.