Gender Segregation Ordered in Delhi's Temporary Shelters

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has ordered the segregation of temporary shelters by gender, following a review by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood. Concerns over the safety and privacy of female residents prompted this directive, urging shelter management agencies to reassess and ensure gender-specific accommodations.

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has issued a directive to all shelter management agencies to immediately segregate temporary shelters based on gender.

This move follows a late-night inspection by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, which uncovered instances of men and women sharing accommodations at certain locations, including AIIMS.

Concerns about women's safety, dignity, and privacy led to the directive, calling for an urgent reassessment of arrangements to ensure clear gender categorization in all shelters.

(With inputs from agencies.)