The GST Council has decided to exempt services by way of hostel accommodation outside educational institutions up to Rs 20,000 per person per month. This decision, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was made during the GST Council meeting on Saturday. The move is expected to benefit thousands of students staying in hostels. Students from various institutions, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi, Kota, Mohali, and Chandigarh University, have expressed their happiness and relief over the decision. They believe it will make hostel living more affordable and accessible, particularly for students from economically weaker sections. The decision has been praised by educational leaders and students alike, with many considering it a commendable step by the government. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Founder Chancellor of Lovely Professional University and AAP Rajya Sabha Member, also lauded the decision.
#WATCH | SAS Nagar, Punjab: On GST council's approval to exempt hostel accommodation, Lovely Professional University Founder Chancellor and AAP Rajya Sabha Member Ashok Kumar Mittal says, "Yesterday, the GST Council has taken a huge decision under the leadership of PM Modi.… https://t.co/m9ieYwcSzF
Chandigarh: On the GST council's decision to give GST exemption to hostels, Chandigarh University Director Students Welfare Arvinder Kang says, "First of all, on behalf of the entire student community and parents, I must appreciate this decision. I think this is a commendable… https://t.co/ViiN6HCbig
Watch: Chandigarh University’s Students expressed happiness over the decision to remove GST from hostels. https://t.co/hsRWdfqtTj
#WATCH | Mohali, Punjabi: On the GST council's decision to give GST exemption to hostels, a student from Mohali says, "Parents or students, both look forward to something affordable. We, as students, look for other countries that are affordable to live in or for our tuition fees.… https://t.co/f9B0TOZXln
#WATCH | Kota, Rajasthan: On GST council's decision to give GST exemption to hostels, a student from Kota says, "This is a very good decision. Those students who could not afford to come to Kota can now do it because the hostel expenses will decrease. This is a very good step… https://t.co/o5Yfr83Vgj
Delhi: Students expressed happiness over the decision to remove GST from hostels. "This is a good step by Modi government..." says a student https://t.co/DHUUcGGKZd
Kota, Rajasthan: Students preparing in Kota expressed happiness over the decision to remove GST from hostels. "The government has taken a very good step. Now, any poor child from any corner of the country can come and stay comfortably in the hostel..." says a student https://t.co/PNAfSwBuo8
Watch: Students of BHU are quite pleased with the removal of GST on hostel facilities within and outside the premises of educational institutions through GST counseling. They say that the removal of GST will be very beneficial for them https://t.co/UQj921Zl29
#Watch | No GST on hostels This decision was taken in GST Council meeting chaired by Finance Minister @nsitharaman on Saturday The move will benefit thousands of students staying in hostels @vedjainca | @ajayddnews | #GSTCouncilDecision https://t.co/IxP0zEYCDP
GST Council exempts services by way of hostel accommodation outside educational institutions to tune of Rs 20,000/person per month: FM