Under this special grant package of Rs 204.50 crore for Bellary district, 23 new hostels will be opened, Social Welfare Minister H Anjaneya told reporters here.
He said existing hostels will also be renovated, adding all works under this package will be completed in 18 months.
Stating that a nodal officer would be appointed to oversee work undertaken under the package, the minister said CCTV cameras would be installed in the hostels and women staff appointed at women's hostels.