Srinagar, Dec. 11 -- For thousands of economically weaker families in Kashmir, education has turned into a relentless struggle, as private school institutes continue to impose hefty annual fees despite providing minimal or virtually no facilities. Parents allege that schools lacking basic infrastructure are demanding annual charges ranging from Rs 5,000 to even higher, leaving families with shrinking incomes under severe financial strain. Many parents said they are being forced to withdraw their children from private institutions simply because they can no longer afford the escalating fees. Ironically, several such children are being admitted to government schools, where teachers draw comparatively high salaries but, according to parents,...