Private schools are in trouble as Delhi government hikes at unfair expenses, parents complaint sparks…
The Delhi government has broken private schools due to unfair charges, mandatory habits and violations that affect students and parents.
Delhi government targets private schools as huge expenses
The Delhi government has begun a strong crackdown on private independent schools that alleged unfairness and high fees. This action took action after many parents and guardians complained about the rising costs and stress of the school.
According to the Bureau of Education (DOE), this issue has been affecting families, especially those with low- and middle-income backgrounds. Things got worse after the COVID-19-19 pandemic, with reports showing that some schools have increased annual fees by as much as 25% to 30%.
Parents also shared disturbing incidents of school use of stress strategies. Some say their children are denied admission cards for board exams if the fees are not paid, or threatened to evacuate school labor. Many families believe that these fees are unauthorized and feel helpless with these powerful institutions.
To address this growing problem, DOE has increased surveillance of private schools and conducted extensive investigations. The senior team, including officials led by district magistrate judges, is now inspecting schools that have received complaints. In one case, a school was inspected after parents raised concerns about costs.
The government warns schools that they will face serious punishment if they violate the rules under the Delhi School Education Act of 1973. This could include suspending schools, revoking their accreditation, and even controlling their management.
The Department of Energy has also decided to conduct a financial audit of schools that do not comply with the rules. Experienced accounting officers will now review school records to check for violations.
To protect students from weaker departments, a special official has been appointed to deal with complaints related to discrimination or rejection of books and uniforms. Private schools are told not to force parents to buy uniforms or books from specific stores, rather than changing the design of school uniforms multiple times every three years.
The U.S. Department of Energy is also working to speed up court cases related to unfair expense rate hikes to ensure parents are doing justice without delay. The department added its educational budget by Rs 2 million in the fiscal year 2025-26 and committed to providing equitable and high-quality education to all students.
The government has made it clear that any school will face strict legal action on increasing costs without permission.
