New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Ahead of the winter peak, the Delhi government has announced the opening of new night shelters across the city, including 250 temporary shelters, supported by a 24x7 technology-based monitoring system for the homeless.

The chief minister's office (CMO), in a statement on November 6, said the initiative is part of the winter action plan, which will operate from November 15 to March 15 at 120 locations across the Capital.

"The government's objective is that every homeless person should receive shelter and safety. These shelters will collectively accommodate about 2,500 people, with scope for expansion if required," the CMO said.

In addition to the technology-integrated shelters, a central control room will be set up ...