In a significant move to enhance fee transparency, private schools in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, have been mandated to disclose their annual fee structures and allow parents to pay fees on a quarterly basis. This directive was issued by Deputy Commissioner Aditya Ranjan during a meeting with school representatives and parents associations. Schools are required to submit detailed fee structures to the administration, post them on their official websites, and display them on notice boards. They must justify the purpose of development fees and are prohibited from charging re-admission fees. Furthermore, schools cannot compel parents to pay annual fees upfront. To promote transparency, schools must upload details of books and uniforms by November and finalize fee structures in consultation with their internal committees. Non-compliance will result in penalties of ₹50,000. The administration has also emphasized the need to reserve 25% of seats for economically weaker sections, addressing concerns over low admissions under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) quota. Parents have welcomed these changes, expressing hope for improved educational access and affordability.