Hyderabad, Sept. 15 -- Ending the logjam between the state government and private educational institutions with regard to the payment of pending fees reimbursement dues, Telangana deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka has announced that Rs 600 crore out of the total outstanding dues of Rs 1,200 crore will be released to the private colleges immediately.

The private colleges in Telangana began an indefinite strike on Monday, September 15, over delays in payment of fee reimbursement dues by the Congress government.

Addressing the media after holding extensive talks with the managements of private educational institutions on Monday, September 15, Bhatti said that the remaining dues will be streamlined and disbursed on a monthly basis.

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