New Delhi, April 7 -- The Delhi government has launched a crackdown on private unaided schools across the national capital, charging improper and exorbitant fees. The move came in response to long-standing complaints from parents or guardians.
In a statement, the Directorate of Education (DoE) said private schools had been hiking fees for the past several years and posed a major financial challenge for families, particularly those belonging to low and middle-income groups. The problem escalated notably during the post-Covid period, with reports of annual fee increases ranging from 25 per cent to 30 per cent, it said.
"Many parents have also alleged coercive practices by schools, including denial of admit cards for board examinations and t...