Delhi Hotel Building Collapse — Urban Government & Student Safety

For UPSC and PCS aspirants, this issue is important from the perspective of Urban Governance, Municipal Administration, Disaster Management, Urban Planning, Accountability, Public Safety and Good Governance. It also raises questions about coordination among agencies such as the MCD, Delhi Government, Delhi Development Authority and educational institutions, as well as the availability of safe and affordable accommodation for students.

This article analyses the Delhi building collapse from a governance and public-policy perspective, examining the regulatory gaps, institutional accountability, student housing challenges and the measures required to make Indian cities safer and more resilient.