At a press conference in the capital, AISF State General Secretary B. Naserji said students residing in welfare hostels across the state are confronting a range of problems, from inadequate infrastructure to insufficient basic supplies.
Naserji alleged that, despite the government’s announcement of an elaborate mess menu, mess charges have not been adjusted to reflect rising prices of essential commodities, leaving students to bear higher costs without commensurate support.
He highlighted that many hostels lack fundamental amenities such as windows, fans, adequate lighting and compound walls, and that students have not received essential items like trunks and blankets even though the academic year has already begun.
Citing a recent observation by the State High Court, Naserji noted that some girls’ hostels are operating without watchmen, raising safety concerns for the residents.
The federation leader also reported more than 30 incidents in which students from welfare hostels required hospitalization, underscoring the health risks associated with the current conditions.
In response, AISF demanded the immediate release and revision of pending mess and cosmetic charges to align with current commodity prices, and called for the provision of high‑quality rice to hostel residents.
The AISF delegation, which includes State Vice‑President Sai Kumar, Vijayawada City President Jagadeesh, Secretary Ranjith and leaders Shanmukh Priya, Raju and Yashwanth, will visit the hostels during the scheduled week to verify the claims and compile evidence for a planned large‑scale agitation aimed at compelling the government to act.
The federation warned that, should the grievances remain unaddressed, the upcoming protests could intensify, potentially disrupting academic activities and drawing broader public attention to the plight of students in welfare hostels.