The Action Committee of Unaided Private Recognized schools in the Capital, has proposed to increase the school fees by 40% for session 2011-12. The increase is in lieu of providing education to poor children free of cost. The Government has made 25% reservation for children from Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of society in all the schools under the provision of Right to Education (RTE) Act.
The Education Minister, Mr. Arvinder Singh Lovely has condemned the proposed school fee hike. He said, it is unethical on the part of the schools to put a financial burden on the parents. He said, for the 25% reserved seats, the schools will be financially aided by the Government. For example, if the fee is Rs 2,000, Rs 1,100-1,200 would be given by the Government to the school. In such a scenario, how can a school hike the fee?
Delhi BJP President Vijender Gupta has also opposed the proposal by the Private Schools, saying that Private schools which opened schools on Government Land had acquired this land on concessional rates and on the condition that they would admit 25% poor children in their schools and no school fees will be charged from these children.
Meanwhile, the All India Parents Association (AIPA) held a meeting on 26th Dec, attended by parent representatives from more than 50 unaided Private schools in Delhi, to discuss various issues, including the School Fee hike proposal by Private schools. The meeting condemned the Proposal, saying it is illegal on part of schools to hike fees on the ground of providing 25% reservation to EWS students. They further asserted, any such action will lead to protest in the form of Demonstrations and Dharnas in front of Delhi Chief Minister’s office.
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