HRD Minister Urges Private Schools To Reconsider Annual Fee Hike

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Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Friday urged private schools to reconsider their decisions on annual fee hike and collecting fees quarterly during the lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic. In his appeal, he has asked state governments to have a talk with school authorities and parents and reach a consensus on school fees and the concern of schools for charging or increasing it.

HRD Minister Urges Private Schools To Reconsider Annual Fee Hike

It has been brought to my notice by many parents from all across the country that even in this time of crisis many schools are increasing their annual fee. A lot of schools are also asking the parents to deposit the school fee for 3 months together. #IndiaFightsCoronavirus

— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 17, 2020

"It has been brought to my notice by many parents from across the country that even in times of crisis, many schools are increasing their annual fees and taking the school fees of three months at a time," Mr Pokhriyal tweeted, originally in Hindi.

"I request all schools to join hands in the #FightAgainstCoronavirus, empathize with the parents amid this global disaster and re-consider their decision," he said.

"I also hope that the Education Departments of all States will work together towards the best interests of parents and schools," he said in a series of tweets today on 17th April 2020.

Image Courtesy: ANI News

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