Delhi Cracks Down on Private School Fees: Parents Get More Power
The Delhi Assembly on August 8, 2025, passed a landmark bill aimed at bringing much-needed transparency and accountability to the city’s private school fee structure. The legislation empowers parents and seeks to end arbitrary fee hikes by private schools.
The new law introduces stringent penalties for violations, providing a much-needed check on exploitative practices. It mandates greater transparency in fee fixation and disbursement, ensuring parents are fully informed.
Beyond fee regulation, the Assembly also took the significant step of renaming the infamous “Phansi Ghar,” a move widely seen as symbolic of a break from the past.
The renaming is part of a larger critique of the previous government’s handling of education policy and infrastructure. The Assembly highlighted what it termed as mismanagement and neglect during their tenure.
This decisive action by the Delhi Assembly holds significant implications for the future of education in the capital. Parents can now look forward to a more equitable and transparent system, fostering a fairer playing field for all children. The long-term impact on affordability and accessibility of quality education remains to be seen, but this legislation marks a crucial step in the right direction.
