In 2007 the Trust (MECT) started its own hostel, “Vatsalyadham” to ensure that the most vulnerable students get a safe environment. What started with a modest count of 16 children has grown to 610 by 2022. Out of this 65% are girls, who reside in a separate campus (Ohm Seva Girls’ Hostel) just one km from Shantaba Vidyalaya. Younger children have access to a bus to ensure safe shuttling between the two campuses. The boys from Std. 7 to Std. 12 reside in a dedicated hostel within the school campus.

Vatsalaydham has several amenities like spacious dormitories (with individual/bunker beds), clean toilets, dining hall, play-ground, washing area, garden, digital hall as well as its own Gaushala with 25 indigenous cows. All students are provided with nutrition (including milk) 4 times a day. In addition to it, the hostel inmates also access free consumable kits that include two sets of uniform, footwear, hair oil, tooth brush, paste, soap, shampoo etc.

Besides wardens, Vatsalyadham has a team of nine enthusiastic resident teachers providing individual attention to students and attempting to bridge learning gaps. Besides academic education, the hostel students also get exposure to skills like cooking, farming, gardening, house-keeping etc to ensure a well-rounded personality. MECT elicits the support of volunteers to partner with our team.

Currently the campus is being enhanced to accommodate 100 additional girls along with a dedicated Nursing Home which will cater to ill students. The hostel student headcount is expected to rise to 700 from the current 610, by the year 2023 and to 900 by 2024.