Hyderabad, Oct. 23 -- The Students Federation of India (SFI) has announced a statewide closure of all educational institutions in Telangana on October 30 over the issue of fee reimbursement. The SFI demanded that the government immediately release the pending fee reimbursement and scholarship amounts.

Due to the government's delay, both students and college administrations are facing severe difficulties. The SFI, which is an influential student organisation in state and national universities, made this decision after the Telangana Private Professional Colleges and Degree Colleges Federation announced an indefinite closure starting from November 3.

The Telangana government had earlier assured college managements that Rs.600 crore in pend...