Srinagar, Mar 30: A hostel facility for children of ex-servicemen coming to Srinagar for education is now largely functional, with only minor works pending, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo said on Monday.

The project, funded by the Ministry of Defence and approved during 2022–23, aims to provide accommodation support to families of ex-servicemen whose children travel to the city for studies.
DC Srinagar said the facility has been developed in coordination with the Sainik Welfare Board and other departments to ensure it meets the needs of beneficiaries.
“The hostel is by and large functional now, with remaining works to be completed as required,” Labroo said.
He added that all concerned departments have worked in coordination to operationalise the project and make it available for use.
The facility is expected to ease accommodation challenges faced by children of ex-servicemen, particularly those arriving from distant areas to pursue education in Srinagar.
Akshay Labroo said the hostel will provide a structured and supportive environment for students, helping them focus on academic activities without logistical constraints.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to extend welfare support to ex-servicemen and their families, particularly in the education sector.
He said such facilities are aimed at improving access to education while recognising the contribution of ex-servicemen.
Ex-servicemen and their families in Jammu and Kashmir have been beneficiaries of various welfare schemes, including education and housing support.