**Executive Summary**
This document is the response of the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to Unstarred Question No. 269 in Lok Sabha, to be answered on 02.02.2026, concerning the renovation and restoration of the Youth Hostel at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It addresses the condition of the hostel, renovation proposals, caretaker control, maintenance funds, and the proposed timeline for renovation work. A letter of authorization was issued on 26.03.2024 but was not booked by CPWD, Chennai.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Hostel Management:**
* According to the Youth Hostel Manual, after construction, Youth Hostels are handed over to the Hostel Management Committee (HMC), chaired by the District Magistrate/District Collector.
* The Youth Hostel Manual provides for a one-time renovation/upgradation grant of up to ₹20.00 lakh.
* **Renovation Proposal Details:**
* A renovation proposal for ₹90,62,400 was received from the Chairperson, HMC, on 05.01.2022.
* The proposal was subsequently revised to ₹19,92,700 by HMC on 13.10.2023.
* The revised proposal was approved, and a Letter of Authorization was issued on 26.03.2024.
* The Letter of Authorization was not booked by CPWD, Chennai.
* Another proposal was received from the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, Chennai, which is not covered under the existing Youth Hostel Manual.
* **Hostel Administration and Maintenance:**
* As per the Youth Hostel Manual, each Youth Hostel should be administered by a full-time Manager appointed by the Ministry, assisted by a Warden.
* In the absence of a Manager, the District Youth Officer (MY Bharat) acts as the in-charge.
* Currently, the District Youth Officer is looking after the Youth Hostel at Tiruchirappalli.
* No separate day-to-day maintenance funds are provided under the Youth Hostel Manual.
* **Financial Assistance:**
* Since previously allocated funds could not be utilized, the Ministry may consider extending new financial assistance, in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Hostel Manual.
**Impact Analysis**
**District Youth Officer (MY Bharat)**
* **Impact:** Currently responsible for looking after the Youth Hostel at Tiruchirappalli in the absence of a full-time manager.
* **Action Required:** Continue to oversee the Youth Hostel's maintenance and administration in the interim.
**Hostel Management Committee (HMC)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the management of the Youth Hostel. Received Ministry approval for the revised renovation proposal.
* **Action Required:** Await potential future financial assistance from the Ministry in accordance with the Youth Hostel Manual.
**CPWD, Chennai**
* **Impact:** Responsible for booking the Letter of Authorization
* **Action Required:** Await new letter of authorisation and ensure compliance.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the overall operation and financial assistance for the Youth Hostel
* **Action Required:** Consider extending new financial assistance under the provisions of the Youth Hostel Manual.
Key Entities Referenced
Youth Hostel Manual: A document outlining the procedures and guidelines for the construction, administration, and funding of youth hostels.
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports: The government ministry responsible for addressing the question regarding the renovation of the youth hostel.
Hostel Management Committee (HMC): The committee responsible for the management and oversight of the youth hostel.
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu: The location of the youth hostel in question, making it central to the policy's applicability.
My Bharat (formerly Nehru Yuwa Kendra): Organization currently in charge of the youth hostel, responsible for its caretaking and maintenance.
Government of India
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department of Youth Affairs
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 269
TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026
Renovation and Restoration of Youth Hostel at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil
Nadu
269. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware that the Youth Hostel at
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, is in a deteriorated condition and not in
usable shape for youth training and accommodation activities;
(b) whether the Government has received any proposal for renovation
of the said hostel from the District Youth Hostel Management
Committee;
(c) if so, the details thereof, including the proposal of estimated cost
of Rs. 90,62,400 submitted on 05.01.2022, and the present status of
the proposal;
(d) whether the Youth Hostel is presently under the caretaker control
of My Bharat (formerly Nehru Yuva Kendra) and whether the funds are
being allocated for its maintenance; and
(e) the time by which the Government proposes to sanction and
commence the renovation work to make the facility functional for
youth and training activities?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
[DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]
Page 1 of 2(a) to (e) As per the Youth Hostel Manual, upon construction of the
hostel, respective Youth Hostel is handed over to the Hostel
Management Committee (HMC), which is chaired by the District
Magistrate/District Collector in the present case. The Manual also
provides for a one-time grant of up to ₹20.00 lakh for
renovation/upgradation.
In regards to Youth Hostel at Tiruchirappalli, a proposal dated
05.01.2022 for an amount of ₹90,62,400 was received in the Ministry
from the Chairperson, HMC, which was subsequently revised to
₹19,92,700 by HMC on 13.10.2023. The revised proposal was
approved by the Ministry and a Letter of Authorization was issued on
26.03.2024; however, the said Letter of Authorization was not booked
by CPWD, Chennai. Subsequently, another proposal was received
from the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department,
Chennai, which is not covered under the provisions of existing Youth
Hostel Manual.
As per the Youth Hostel Manual, each Youth Hostel is to be
administered by a full-time Manager appointed by the Ministry,
assisted by a Warden. In the absence of the Manager, the District
Youth Officer (MY Bharat) functions as the in-charge. At present, the
Youth Hostel at Tiruchirappalli is being looked after by the District
Youth Officer. No separate day-to-day maintenance funds are
provided under the Youth Hostel Manual.
Since the funds allocated earlier could not be utilised, the Ministry
may consider extending financial assistance afresh, strictly in
accordance with the provisions of the Youth Hostel Manual.
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