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Mint
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
DPS fee row: More parents join protest against fee hike, students' expulsion
DPS fee hike row: Parents of several students studying in various branches of Delhi Public School (DPS) held a protest outside the Directorate of Education (DoE) on Tuesday, over the "arbitrary" fee hike and the expulsion of their wards. According to the parents, DPS Dwarka allegedly expelled 32 students earlier this month due to non-payment of increased fees. Vivek Jain, parent of a DPS Rohini student, called on authorities to intervene at once. "We are willing to pay the fee approved by the government, but not the increased amount imposed by the school without proper explanation." He also urged the government to share the draft of the proposed school fee regulation bill with parents. "We want to understand whether it genuinely safeguards the interests of parents and students," he said. Aswani Makul, whose child also studies at DPS Rohini, said they had even approached the high court regarding the issue, but no concrete step was taken by the DoE. "The school continues with the same practices. We need clear and decisive action from the authorities," he said. On May 15, the Directorate of Education directed the school to revoke the students' expulsion and readmit them. The department also asked the school to ensure that no child is discriminated against in fee-related matters. A compliance report was requested within three days. Sangeeta, a parent of a DPS Dwarka student, said, "We are ready to pay the fee set by the Directorate, but the school keeps raising it on its own. There is a lack of transparency, and parents are being unfairly burdened." Azad Singh, a parent, highlighted the stress on children. "Students are being mentally harassed and threatened with expulsion over the unpaid fees. This affects their well-being and violates their right to education. The authorities must step in and act firmly," he said. There was no reaction from DPS Dwarka on the allegations. A group of parents wrote a letter to the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, listing eight demands and seeking urgent government intervention. In their letter, the parents urged the government to roll back any unapproved fee hikes and take strict action against schools coercing students. Citing the Doctrine of Participatory Governance and the Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy (PLCP), 2014, the parents called for public disclosure of the draft Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025. They also insisted on the inclusion of a democratically elected body of parents in the drafting process of the legislation, the letter read. It further mentioned a comprehensive audit of all unaided private schools and the societies running them, to be conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and forensic experts, under provisions of the Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEAR), 1973. Parents demanded that audit reports conducted by the teams led by Sub-Divisional Magistrate, as earlier announced by the Education Minister, be made public along with action-taken reports.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Annual credit plan unveiled with Rs 83,500 cr for NTR dist
Vijayawada: Health Minister and district in-charge Minister Satyakumar Yadav emphasised that the role of bankers is crucial in successfully implementing schemes and programmes by the Central and State governments aimed at public welfare, economic progress, and inclusive development. He urged banks to strive to fully achieve the targets of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) of Rs 83,500 crore proposed for the 2025-26 financial year. The District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District-level Review Committee (DLRC) meetings were held here on Tuesday. During the meeting, Minister Satyakumar Yadav, along with collector Lakshmisha and officials, unveiled the annual credit plan for 2025-26. Speaking at the event, the Minister stated that Rs 13,500 crore has been proposed for the agriculture sector and Rs 17,000 crore for the MSME sector for 2025-26. A total of Rs 33,000 crore has been allocated for the priority sector and Rs 50,500 crore for the non-priority sector in the credit plan. Additionally, Rs 2,495 crore in loans have been proposed for other priority sectors. Collector Dr Lakshmisha mentioned that industrial units are being established in the district under the 'One Family, One Entrepreneur' initiative with innovative ideas, and banks should sanction the necessary loans to beneficiaries. During the meeting, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled a potential linked credit plan (PLCP) of approximately Rs 30,048 crore for the district's priority sector. DCC convener and UBI Regional Head MV Tilak, RBI LDO Ch Naveen Kumar, NABARD DDM Milind Chousalkar, LDM K Priyanka, RSETI Director Amareshwar, District Agriculture Officer DMF Vijayakumari, TIDCO EE Chinnodu, DRDA Additional Project Director K Kiran Kumar, and district officials from various departments also participated.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Annual credit plan unveiled with Rs. 83,500 cr for NTR dist
Vijayawada: Health Minister and district in-charge Minister Satyakumar Yadav emphasised that the role of bankers is crucial in successfully implementing schemes and programmes by the Central and State governments aimed at public welfare, economic progress, and inclusive development. He urged banks to strive to fully achieve the targets of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) of Rs 83,500 crore proposed for the 2025-26 financial year. The District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District-level Review Committee (DLRC) meetings were held here on Tuesday. During the meeting, Minister Satyakumar Yadav, along with collector Lakshmisha and officials, unveiled the annual credit plan for 2025-26. Speaking at the event, the Minister stated that Rs 13,500 crore has been proposed for the agriculture sector and Rs 17,000 crore for the MSME sector for 2025-26. A total of Rs 33,000 crore has been allocated for the priority sector and Rs 50,500 crore for the non-priority sector in the credit plan. Additionally, Rs 2,495 crore in loans have been proposed for other priority sectors. Collector Dr Lakshmisha mentioned that industrial units are being established in the district under the 'One Family, One Entrepreneur' initiative with innovative ideas, and banks should sanction the necessary loans to beneficiaries. During the meeting, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled a potential linked credit plan (PLCP) of approximately Rs 30,048 crore for the district's priority sector. DCC convener and UBI Regional Head MV Tilak, RBI LDO Ch Naveen Kumar, NABARD DDM Milind Chousalkar, LDM K Priyanka, RSETI Director Amareshwar, District Agriculture Officer DMF Vijayakumari, TIDCO EE Chinnodu, DRDA Additional Project Director K Kiran Kumar, and district officials from various departments also participated.
