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#SrinagarSchoolFeeCrisis: Parents Demand Action as Institutions Hike Fees; Where is the Administration?

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#SrinagarSchoolFeeCrisis - Parents Demand Action as Institutions Hike Fees by 40%—Where is the Administration

A Deep Dive into the Education Affordability Crisis Gripping Kashmir’s Capital By: Javid Amin The Rising Cost of Education in Srinagar By the Numbers: Staggering Fee Hikes in 2024–2025 Behind the Crisis: Why Are Schools Raising Fees? Parental Anguish: Stories of Financial Strain & Broken Trust Administration’s Silence: A Systemic Failure? Legal Frameworks: What Does the Law Say About Fee Regulation? Community Resistance: Protests, Petitions & Parent-Led Movements The Way Forward: Solutions for Fairer Fee Structures Resources & Contacts: Who to Reach for Help Bottom-Line: A Call for Accountability &…

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Government Schools See Major Upgrades in Infrastructure and Digital Literacy

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Government Schools See Major Upgrades in Infrastructure and Digital Literacy

Government schools witness improved infra, growth in digital literacy, says report Jammu and Kashmir has made significant progress in access to education and improvements in government school infrastructure. However, much remains to be done to create an inclusive system that ensures every child attends school, according to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024. The report indicates a decline in enrolment of children aged 6-14 in government schools compared to 2018. While the enrolment rate for this age group was 58.3 per cent in 2018, it dropped to 55.5…

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‘Harassment and Threats’: Parents Detail Coercive Tactics Used by Private Schools

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'Harassment and Threats': Parents Detail Coercive Tactics Used by Private Schools

Private Schools in Srinagar Face Parent Ire Over “Coercive” Fee Collection Tactics Srinagar: Srinagar is simmering with discontent as parents of children enrolled in private schools raise their voices against what they call “coercive” tactics employed by school managements to collect monthly tuition fees. Several parents have come forward with complaints, alleging that schools are not only demanding advance payment for the current month, but also resorting to phone calls targeting both parents and students, causing immense distress and pressure. One group of parents expressed strong objection to the schools…

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Exams on Hold, Dreams on Pause: BOSE’s Bizarre Decision Leaves Students in Despair

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Exams on Hold, Dreams on Pause: BOSE's Bizarre Decision Leaves Students in Despair

Uncertain Futures: J&K Students in Limbo as Board Rejects Exam Forms Thousands of students in Jammu and Kashmir are facing an uncertain academic future after the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) refused to accept their class 10th examination forms. This controversial decision, shrouded in legal complexities, has sparked outrage and anxiety among students, parents, and educators. The saga began in 2022 when the J&K government amended the Education Act 2002, setting new guidelines for land and building usage by private schools. This led to a government order…

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