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.