The 500-bed hostel project at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, India, has been stalled for nearly a decade since its approval in 2016. Currently, around 100 super-specialty students, including 86 pursuing Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) degrees, are forced to find alternative accommodations, incurring significant financial burdens. The situation is particularly challenging for students from outside Lucknow, who must balance high accommodation costs with rigorous medical training and hospital duties. KGMU spokesperson Professor KK Singh stated that the university administration has issued three notices to the construction agency due to repeated delays. The latest notice was sent after the agency failed to meet previous commitments, with a warning that a formal complaint will be lodged with the government if the hostel is not completed by July 15. Initially approved in 2016, the project faced a lengthy re-approval process and delays in administrative procedures. Construction commenced in 2021, but the completion date has been pushed to July 2024, with project costs skyrocketing from an initial estimate of ₹90 crore (approximately $11 million USD) to ₹157 crore (around $19 million USD).