Sabiha Bhat worries and tormented about ‘the Malpractice of’ overcharging by ‘private’ Schools in ‘J&K.

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SRINAGAR MAR 06:-Ms Sabiha Bhat has indeed made a significant appeal to the Prime Minister of India, Chief Mininster J&K-Umar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha urging ‘them to implement strong’ and bold actions to address the ‘issue of’ overcharging by private schools on books, uniforms and ‘educational’ fee.

She emphasized the need for uniformity in private schools, aligning them with the norms set by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This appeal highlights the ongoing concerns about the ‘unnecessary’ financial burden on parents and the need for ‘implementation of‘ regulatory measures to ensure fairness and accessibility of education to ‘every child’.

She highlighted the financial strain/ ‘constraints’ on the parents due to the high costs of books, uniforms, and fee. This is a common concern among the general public who feel ‘over’burdened by these expenses.

Sabiha Bhat calls for private schools to adhere to the norms set by the Government of India. This would ensure a standardized approach to education, making it more equitable and accessible for all students.

By urging the Prime Minister to intervene in this matter , she also advocating for stronger regulatory measures to oversee private schools and ensure they operate fairly and transparently.

These intime steps reflect a broader concern about the accessibility and affordability of quality education in the country. It is better for private schools to ensure the complete implementation of the norms that could help reduce disparities and provide a more level playing field for students from different economic backgrounds.

Bhat’s advocacy for reducing the financial burden on students and their families is a vital issue in Jammu and Kashmir UT.

Private schools should be required to maintain transparent fee structures. This would prevent arbitrary fee hikes and ensure that parents are fully aware of what they are paying for. Govt should Implement standardized pricing for books and uniforms across all private schools.

She further said that establishing a regulatory body to monitor private schools and ensure compliance with government norms could help maintain fairness.

This body could address complaints and take action against schools that overcharge or exploit parents.*
*By addressing these issues, the education system can become more inclusive and equitable, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed without financial barriers.

Ms.Sabiha also suggesting and strongly advocating for a quota in every reputed private /public school , to be filled by students from low income groups.