Call for Urgent Regulation of School Fees in Telangana Amid Rising Concerns
Parents, student unions, academicians demand immediate regulation of school fees in Telangana
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Student unions, parents, and educators in Telangana are demanding immediate regulation of school fees, citing exploitation by private institutions. During a conference in Hyderabad, they highlighted the lack of a comprehensive fee control mechanism and the declining quality of government education, urging the state government to take action.
- 01Immediate regulation of school fees is demanded by parents and educators in Telangana.
- 02Private schools are perceived as exploiting parents due to high fees.
- 03The quality of government education is declining, pushing parents towards private institutions.
- 04Activists call for government accountability in education funding and fee regulation.
- 05Protests and public mobilization are planned to address these issues.
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At a recent round-table conference in Hyderabad, various stakeholders, including student unions, parents' associations, and educators, called for urgent regulation of school fees in Telangana. Venkat Sai, president of the Hyderabad School Parents Association, criticized the absence of a fee regulation framework despite the state's formation over a decade ago. He claimed that many private schools are linked to political figures, hindering effective regulation. The alarming trend of parents opting for private education over government schools was highlighted, with concerns raised about the declining quality of public education. Activists emphasized that the government must ensure education and healthcare are not exploited for profit. Kalvakuntla Kavitha, president of Telangana Jagruthi, urged the state to issue a Government Order for fee regulation, stressing the need for ethical practices in private education. The conference concluded with plans for protests to mobilize public support for this cause.
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If regulations are implemented, it could alleviate financial pressure on families and improve access to quality education.
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