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Time of India
28-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana schools body calls for fee hike based on CPI; TRSMA urges grade-wise slabs, expert panel in fee regulation bill
The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association (TRSMA), representing 10,000 unaided private schools, has proposed annual fee hikes based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to the state government HYDERABAD: The Telangana recognised school managements association (TRSMA), representing nearly 10,000 unaided private schools across the state, submitted a set of proposals to the govt on the draft 'Telangana private schools and junior colleges fee regulation and monitoring commission' Bill. A delegation from TRSMA, led by its office-bearers, participated in a meeting convened by the state department of education and chaired by the chief minister's adviser, K Keshava Rao. In their representation, TRSMA urged the govt to allow annual fee hikes based on the consumer price index (CPI), citing precedents from states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad They also recommended grade-wise fee slabs, pre-primary, primary (classes 1-5), upper primary (classes 6-7), and high school (classes 8-10), to ensure a fair, transparent structure aligned with academic stages. Speaking to TOI, P Raghavendra Reddy, Treasurer of TRSMA, expressed concerns over the proposed composition of the fee regulation committee. "According to the draft bill, the committee will include one representative from the school management, five teachers, and four parents," he said. He added that while parents naturally seek lower fees, the committee should also include individuals with expertise in fee regulation to ensure balanced decision-making.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Osmania University celebrates 108th foundation day
HYDERABAD: Amid participation from well-known personalities and alumni, Osmania University (OU) celebrated its 108th foundation day on Saturday. OU Vice-Chancellor Prof Kumar Molugaram, who presided over the inaugural session, paid tributes to the visionaries who founded the institution in 1918. 'Osmania University stands as a living monument to the transformative power of education and public vision,' he said. Advisor (Public Affairs) to the Telangana government, K Keshava Rao, who was the chief guest, lauded the university's commitment to inclusivity and excellence. 'The role of Osmania University in shaping modern Telangana and nurturing leaders across sectors is unparalleled,' he said. Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police CV Anand, recalling his days as an MA Economics student at OU, spoke about academia's role in fostering civic responsibility and safety awareness among youth. He exhorted Osmanians to revive the university's past glory. Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, highlighted the enduring legacy of his grandfather and how OU continues to uphold its founding ideals. Delivering the keynote address on 'Quality Enhancement in Teaching-Learning Process: The Role of Public Universities,' MLC Prof M Kodandaram urged administrators to rework pedagogy and make public universities hubs of innovation and inclusive development.
