Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken a firm stance against private schools that hike prices for books, stationery, and uniforms. She has reminded schools that they cannot compel parents to purchase these items from specific vendors and must provide a list of available vendors. Gupta announced her intention to conduct surprise inspections to ensure compliance, stating, "I can walk into any private school in Delhi for an inspection, anytime." Schools are required to display notices informing parents of their freedom to buy uniforms and books from any source. This directive follows an order from the Directorate of Education (DoE) that instructed schools to provide transparent, class-wise lists of required materials and ensure that these items are available in the open market. The DoE emphasized that schools should not impose financial burdens on parents, and any violations of these guidelines could lead to severe consequences, including potential school takeovers.