Hyderabad school's annual nursery fee of Rs 2.5 lakh sparks debate
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The comments on the post reflected growing public concern over the affordability of private education in India.'If one cannot afford the fees, don't send your kids to this school. Simple and straight,' a user said as another countered, 'This entire process has become a sort of scam. Certain things need to be regulated effectively.''Is there a compulsion to get one's kid educated in this school only? Irrespective of other aspects, such schools flourish because parents want to pay and get that additional cushion of satisfaction. Happy schooling,' another user added.Several comments drew comparisons with schools in other regions. 'This is still cheap. A few schools in NCR charge upwards of Rs 1 lakh only as tuition fee for nursery students,' a user said. Another added, 'I am curious. What's so special about these schools? How is it any different from the schools which cost Rs 1 lakh per year?'One of the users added, 'Very sad. Education is too costly.'Nasr School has not yet responded to the controversy.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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