Delhi University's Executive Council has approved setting up of two new law centers, a women hostel in North Delhi and an academic block near the Maurice Nagar area.

At a meeting held yesterday, the varsity's highest decision making body cleared appointments of 126 teachers in the law faculty, 14 in the education faculty and 6 in Patel Chest Institute, said council member A K Bhagi.

"Two law centres in Dwarka and Suratmal Vihar, a women hostel in North Delhi and an academic block near the Maurice Nagar area have been approved," he said.