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Hans India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Delhi Assembly's maiden paperless session conducted 19-hour legislative deliberations: Speaker
New Delhi: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said that the maiden paperless session of the House concluded after legislative deliberations which lasted 19 hours and 40 minutes and included passage of key Education and GST Bills. 'The Third session of Eighth Legislative Assembly concluded, total matters discussed in 19 hours and 40 minutes,' said Gupta while addressing the media. The session commenced on August 4 and was adjourned sine die on August 8 after five sittings, he said. Gupta stated that summons for the session were issued on July 28 and the sittings were held on August 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. He stated that the House conducted extensive deliberations on legislative, financial, and public welfare matters during this period. During this period, 171 Special Mention notices were received under Rule 280, of which 62 matters were raised on the floor of the House. Gupta said that these matters, covering a wide range of civic, administrative, and policy concerns, have been referred to the departments concerned with directions to furnish replies to the members within 30 days. He added that three significant legislations were passed during the session. These included The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025, introduced by Ashish Sood, Minister of Education, which was discussed over two days with participation from 24 members before being passed by voice vote. He informed that the Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and The Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, both introduced by Chief Minister and Minister of Finance Rekha Gupta, were also passed by voice vote after due consideration. Gupta added that several important papers and reports were laid on the table of the House during the session. These included the Finance and Appropriation Accounts of GNCTD for 2023–24, the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Finance and Appropriation Accounts, State Finances, and Welfare of Building and Other Construction Workers. He said reports from regulatory and educational bodies such as the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, Geospatial Delhi Ltd., Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi were also laid on the table. He informed that the CAG report on the welfare of construction workers was referred to the Public Accounts Committee for further examination. The Speaker informed that the House passed congratulatory motions under Rule 114 to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for his mission to the International Space Station and to mark the launch of the NISAR satellite on July 28. He said during the sittings congratulations were extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the armed forces, security agencies, and intelligence agencies for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. He said that a total of 20 members participated in the related discussion, including Abhay Verma, Chief Whip, and the Chief Minister.
India.com
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Delhi Assembly Passes Fee Regulation Bill, CM Gupta Says Parents' Struggle End
New Delhi: The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) 2025 bill was passed in the Delhi Assembly on Friday. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and ministers of her cabinet greet the media after the Assembly passed the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) 2025 Bill. "The 52-year-long 'vanvas' of the parents in Delhi has ended today. For the first time after 1973, there is a Government in Delhi which had the courage to do justice to all parents in Delhi in a transparent manner and provide them Bill has been passed today after a detailed discussion," CM Gupta said. Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday tabled the "Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025" in the Delhi Assembly, stating that the legislation seeks to end commercialisation of education and take action against those exploiting it for profit. The proposed law aims to regulate the arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in the national capital, providing relief to lakhs of students and their families. Earlier on Wednesday, Parents of school students met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, thanking them for the School Education (Fee Regulation and Transparency) Bill, 2025. On the Delhi School Education (Fee Regulation and Transparency) Bill, 2025, Jahanvi Kaur, a parent whose child is enrolled in a school in Delhi, said, "No minister has ever had such a commendable performance. The fact that this bill was passed is a very wonderful thing. We were afraid to ask the school why the fees keep increasing because we were afraid that some staff member could do something to our child. I hope that the future of our students will be even brighter." The Bill was tabled on the first day of the Monsoon session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, which commenced on Monday and will continue until August 8. However, the session may be extended depending on the exigencies of legislative business. Sood stated that education is "a sacred duty -- a duty we must fulfil for the progress and prosperity of our motherland." He emphasised that the aim of education should not be 'earning', but rather 'learning' and nation-building. "This bill is a small effort on our part to honour Dr Mukherjee's vision and to ensure that education does not become a burden on the people of India but instead becomes a path leading them to a better future," he said.
News18
15 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Delhi Assembly Passes Bill To Regulate Arbitrary Fee Hikes By Private Schools
On Monday, Education Minister Ashish Sood introduced the "Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025" in the Delhi Assembly. News18 The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) 2025 Bill was passed in the Delhi Assembly on Friday. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her cabinet ministers addressed the media following the bill's approval. 'The 52-year-long 'vanvas' of the parents in Delhi has ended today. For the first time after 1973, there is a Government in Delhi which had the courage to do justice to all parents in Delhi in a transparent manner and provide them relief…The Bill has been passed today after a detailed discussion," said CM Gupta. On Monday, Education Minister Ashish Sood introduced the 'Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025" in the Delhi Assembly. He stated that the legislation aims to end the commercialisation of education and take action against those exploiting it for profit. The proposed law intends to regulate arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in the capital, offering relief to millions of students and their families. Earlier on Wednesday, parents of school students met with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Ashish Sood to express their gratitude for the School Education (Fee Regulation and Transparency) Bill, 2025. Jahanvi Kaur, a parent with a child enrolled in a Delhi school, remarked, 'No minister has ever performed so commendably. The passage of this bill is a wonderful achievement. We were previously afraid to question fee increases due to potential repercussions for our children. I hope this will brighten the future for our students." The Bill was introduced on the first day of the Monsoon session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, which started on Monday and will continue until August 8, with a possibility of extension based on legislative needs. Sood highlighted that education is 'a sacred duty—a duty we must fulfil for the progress and prosperity of our motherland." He stressed that the goal of education should be 'learning' and nation-building, not 'earning'. 'This bill is a small effort to honour Dr Mukherjee's vision and ensure that education does not become a burden on the people of India but instead leads them to a better future," he said. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Parents welcome Delhi's new school fee bill to curb rising education costs
In a significant move to address long-standing concerns over rising school fees, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood presented the "Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025" in the Delhi Assembly. The proposed legislation aims to tackle the issue of arbitrary fee hikes by private schools and to end the commercialisation of education. This initiative seeks to provide relief to countless students and their families across the national the assembly, Sood stated, "Today, I have come here with a permanent solution to the problems faced by millions of parents and children in Delhi." This bill is seen as a pivotal step in shifting the focus of education from profit-making to learning and AS A SACRED DUTYEducation Minister Sood emphasised the duty to provide accessible education, describing it as "a sacred duty -- a duty we must fulfil for the progress and prosperity of our motherland." The bill, according to Sood, is an attempt to honour the vision of Dr. Mukherjee by ensuring education becomes a pathway to a better future rather than a financial burden on REACTIONS Parents of school students expressed their gratitude towards Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Ashish Sood for their efforts in passing the bill. Jahanvi Kaur, a parent, remarked, "No minister has ever had such a commendable performance. The fact that this bill was passed is a very wonderful thing."CHALLENGES ADDRESSEDThe bill addresses critical issues such as the unchecked commercialisation of education. During the session, Sood declared, "Education is not a thing to be sold. This bill aims to halt the commercialisation of education."The bill was introduced during the first day of the Monsoon session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, which started on Monday and is scheduled to run until August 8. The session may be extended if necessary to accommodate legislative FOR THE FUTURESood further elaborated on the vision behind the bill, stating, "This bill is a small effort on our part to honour Dr. Mukherjee's vision and to ensure that education does not become a burden on the people of India, but instead becomes a path leading them to a better future."A NEW ERA IN EDUCATIONThe introduction of the "Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025" marks a significant milestone in Delhi's education policy. By regulating fee hikes and ending the commercialisation of education, the bill aspires to make quality education accessible to all, fulfilling the need for educational equity and setting a precedent for other states to follow.(With PTI inputs)- Ends
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Delhi: Parents meet CM Rekha Gupta on School Education Bill; express gratitude
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Parents of school students met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday, thanking them for the School Education (Fee Regulation and Transparency) Bill, Delhi School Education (Fee Regulation and Transparency) Bill, 2025, Jahanvi Kaur, a parent whose child is enrolled in a school in Delhi, said, 'No minister has ever had such a commendable performance. The fact that this bill was passed is a very wonderful thing. We were afraid to ask the school why the fees keep increasing because we were afraid that some staff member could do something to our child. I hope that the future of our students will be even brighter."Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday tabled the 'Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025" in the Delhi Assembly, stating that the legislation seeks to end commercialisation of education and take action against those exploiting it for profit. The proposed law aims to regulate the arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in the national capital, providing relief to lakhs of students and their families. The proposed law aims to regulate the arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in the national capital, providing relief to lakhs of students and their families. 'Education is not a thing to be sold. This bill aims to halt the commercialisation of education. We are bringing the bill to take action against those mafias who are selling education…" Sood said while tabling the Bill was tabled on the first day of the Monsoon session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, which commenced on Monday and will continue until August 8. However, the session may be extended depending on the exigencies of legislative a separate statement, the Delhi Education Minister said, 'Today, I have come here with a permanent solution to the problems faced by millions of parents and children in Delhi, and to a legacy issue that has been ignored for decades."Sood stated that education is 'a sacred duty — a duty we must fulfil for the progress and prosperity of our motherland."He emphasised that the aim of education should not be 'earning', but rather 'learning' and nation-building.'This bill is a small effort on our part to honour Dr. Mukherjee's vision and to ensure that education does not become a burden on the people of India, but instead becomes a path leading them to a better future," he said. (ANI)
