Delhi's Winter Lifeline Launch: Shelter for Homeless

The Delhi government has unveiled a winter action plan to assist the city's homeless population. This initiative includes setting up 200-250 pagoda tents, forming 16 rescue teams, and improving existing shelters. A budget of Rs 3 crore has been allocated for this effort, which runs from November 2023 to March 2025.

In a concerted effort to support the homeless this winter, the Delhi government has announced a comprehensive action plan that will see up to 250 pagoda tents established across the city.

The initiative aims to provide shelter for 2,000 additional people, complementing the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board's existing 197 facilities.

Noteworthy is the collaboration with Social Mobilisation Agencies and NGOs, which will form 16 rescue teams to operate nightly, actively seeking and assisting homeless individuals in need of refuge.

(With inputs from agencies.)