India, April 28 -- To control the exorbitant admission fees being charged by pre-primary schools, the government should first formulate strict regulations for nursery schools and ensure their immediate implementation, the MahaParents Association demanded in a letter drafted to Education Minister Dada Bhuse.

The parents' body also asked for stringent action against schools violating these rules.

With only a few days left for the current academic year to end, preparations for the new academic year are underway. During the admission rush, many parents often overlook whether a school is officially recognised. Some school operators exploit this situation by forcing parents to enrol their children in unauthorised schools, thus deceiving them....