Provision Of Infrastructural Facilities In Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalya Hostels In The State Of Himachal Pradesh

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate KGBV scheme in terms of availability of the physical infrastructure in the hostels. Out of 10 KGBV hostels established by the Government of Himachal Pradesh 9 were included in the study. Interview schedule for the wardens and observation check list were used for collecting necessary information. The findings of the present study reveals that all the hostels have their own pucca structure buildings, spacious kitchens with all facilities, spacious courtyards, living rooms with proper natural light and ventilation and all required basic facilities. All the measures have been taken for the security and safety of the girls such as boundary walls of proper heights with one main gate, fixing of iron grills and blind glasses on the window panes and deployment of security personnel on the main gate round the clock.