Youth and Sports Minister Bak: 96 percent of KYK dormitory applications placed

Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak stated in his speech at the TBMM Plan and Budget Committee that 96 percent of KYK dormitory applications were placed, dormitory capacity reached 1 million, and investments continue.

Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak answered lawmakers' questions at the TBMM Plan and Budget Committee where his ministry's 2027 budget was discussed. Bak stated that they increased the capacity in KYK dormitories to 1 million and placed 96 percent of the applications.

Explaining that old dormitories are being renovated and new dormitory investments continue, Minister Bak noted that 29 dormitory projects will be completed through construction and leasing by the end of 2026, and in this context, a capacity increase of 31 thousand will be provided together with the dormitories to be put into service in January. He also conveyed that 25 thousand more capacity will be added with 21 dormitories under construction, and an additional capacity of 34 thousand is planned with 32 dormitories at the tender stage.

Providing information about dormitory inspections and students' social facilities, Bak stated that cameras have been installed in kitchens, and that gymnasiums, theater workshops, and awareness trainings are organized in the dormitories. He noted that within the scope of the fight against addiction, a 200 million lira call has been issued for NGOs and clubs within the framework of the "Step by Step Hand in Hand: The Fight Against Addiction Movement" program.

Minister Bak stated that interviews have been held for the recruitment of 150 psychologists and 300 social workers within the scope of psychological and social support services, and efforts are being made to increase psychological counseling services provided through digital and face-to-face platforms.