In her letter to the Delhi CM, Atishi claimed that Bharat Arora, President of the Action Committee of Unaided Private Schools, has been actively advocating for the fee increases.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday spoke about the fee hike in private schools and said the 'education mafia' in Delhi has become so daring that small innocent children are being tortured.
Saurabh, a protesting parent said that children in the school were being made to sit in the library of the schools because the demanded increased fees had not been paid.
Speaking at a press conference, Sood revealed that out of 1,677 private schools in Delhi, 335 are situated on government land, with many failing to adhere to the Delhi School Act of 1973, which mandates government approval before fee hikes.
The sharpest hikes are seen in humanities, social sciences, and science courses, traditionally considered more affordable, while technical and professional programs have also seen significant revisions.
Rising royalty and mountaineering fees in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have alarmed tour operators, with many fearing the collapse of the region's adventure tourism sector.
Delhi LG VK Saxena has rejected a proposal by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) to impose affiliation fees on government institutes, the LG Office said in a press release.
In a written reply in Rajya Sabha on the question of Congress MP Neeraj Dangi, MoS Singh informed that the fee for international student visas was increased by the Government of Australia from AUD 710 to AUD 1600 with effect from July 1, 2024.
Students at Karakoram International University in Gilgit-Baltistan are protesting against sudden fee hikes and alleged administrative mismanagement. Protests erupted after fees increased by 20-25% this year, despite a previous agreement for a 15% reduction. Students expressed concerns over p
The Delhi University (DU) on Friday downplayed concerns about the recent fee hikes for several undergraduate and postgraduate courses, emphasising that the increases are routine and not a significant burden on students.
Delhi University (DU) has reversed its decision to hike fees for corrections in degree certificates and mark sheets after protests from Academic Council (AC) members, claimed AC members.