India, April 22 -- The Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has started construction of a working women hostel in Sector 9 that will accommodate around 125 women working in the city, officials said.

Officials said the construction tender was awarded in February this year and work has now begun. The project, estimated to cost around Rs.25 crore, is expected to be completed in two years.

The hostel will be built on one acre of land and will have 60 rooms, along with facilities such as a canteen, library and dormitory. Parking space for around 53 cars will be provided in the stilt area, along with two-wheeler parking.

A senior HSVP official said the hostel is located within walking distance of the proposed metro station at Basai villag...