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Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Parents protest against Delhi government for not sharing draft of fee regulation ordinance
Parents of school children gathered in protest against the government at Chhatrasal Stadium on Saturday, demanding the draft of the act that seeks to fix school fees be placed in public domain for more clarity. United Parents Voice, a parent association, in a statement, made the demand for sharing with them the draft of the Transparency in Fee Fixation and Regulation Ordinance, 2025. 'We believe the bill will directly impact lakhs of families, and hence it is important that it be discussed with all stakeholders,' Hitesh Kaushik, a member of the group, said. The outfit said unless their concerns are addressed and the bill is made public, they will continue to hold demonstrations across the city. The parents had earlier held a press conference with the same demand, and held a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. On June 10, the Delhi Cabinet approved an ordinance on regulating fee structure in private schools, empowering the city government to fine schools up to Rs 10 lak if they violate norms. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said that the cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance will be sent for presidential assent through Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared full support for parents protesting against the fee regulation ordinance pushed through by the BJP to benefit private schools. Calling the ordinance a 'loot license' for the education mafia, Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj warned that the move will grant unchecked power to private institutions to exploit parents, AAP said in a press release. As per the release, on Saturday, parents gathered outside Chhatrasal Stadium to protest against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, sending a clear message of discontent over the secretly-drafted bill. 'In just four months, the BJP's four-engine government has forced Delhi's middle class onto the streets in this sweltering heat,' Saurabh Bharadwaj said. 'The parents' demand is legitimate. BJP must show some heart and make the bill public.' (with inputs from ANI)
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Parents' delegation meets LoP Atish
New Delhi: A delegation of parents representing students from over 70 private schools in Delhi met Leader of Opposition Atishi on Wednesday to express concerns over the proposed Delhi Fee Regulation Bill, 2025. The group, part of the United Parents Voice (UPV) an umbrella body, highlighted several challenges faced by students and parents, including alleged instances of mental distress caused by fee-related matters, lack of consultation in policy-making, and the need for transparency in school fee structures, according to a statement. Some students have faced difficulties such as being removed from school rolls, denied access to classes or excluded from school communication channels due to unresolved fee issues. In certain cases, they claimed academic results were withheld, leading to emotional stress among children. The delegation also said that the drafting of the Delhi Fee Regulation Bill did not include inputs from parent associations, despite parents being key stakeholders in the education process, it stated. Speaking after the meeting, Atishi assured the delegation of her support. 'We will raise this issue through all available platforms, including the Assembly and the media,' she said, emphasising the need for a transparent and participatory approach to education reforms. Atishi said that the Aam Aadmi Party has long supported people-centric causes and would continue to stand with parents and students. The delegation submitted a list of key demands, which include a temporary suspension of the proposed Bill and ordinance, a minimum 30-day public consultation period, rollback of unapproved fee hikes since 2019, and strict enforcement of existing guidelines issued by the Directorate of Education. Earlier in the day, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood in a press conference presenting the report of 100 days of work said, 'The newly introduced Delhi School Education Transparency Bill has curbed arbitrary practices in private schools. Parents can no longer be forced to buy uniforms or books from specific shops.' 'For 27 years, private schools went unchecked, but our government has taken strict steps to ensure transparency,' Sood said.
