New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The Delhi government has intensified its winter shelter operations to protect homeless people from the ongoing cold wave, particularly in areas around major hospitals such as AIIMS-Safdarjung and G.B. Pant Hospital.

The number of night shelters in these areas has increased, while teams from the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) and shelter management agencies conduct midnight rescue operations to move destitute persons from open spaces to safe shelters. The night shelters provide free services, including bedding, three meals a day, sanitation, and safe drinking water.

The Chief Minister said that under the Winter Action Plan 2025-26, around 250 temporary 'pagoda' night shelters have been set up in sensi...