Mumbai, April 13 -- : Parents and education activists are demanding action from the government against fee hikes of 10% to 15% by private schools in city this year.

A parent from a Dadar-based school expressed dismay upon receiving a fee demand letter for class 1 students. "I was shocked after seeing that the school is demanding around Rs. 86,000 from me for class 1 admission, whereas I expected up to Rs. 78,000, as I paid Rs. 75,500 for junior KG level in the same school," said the parent. When questioned about the fee hike, the school management suggested paying the fees or enrolling in a government school. Similarly, a parent from a Borivali-based school stated, "My daughter's school is demanding Rs. 1,35,000 for class 3, which increa...