Tag: #SchoolFees

Education or Extortion? Kashmir Parents Trapped Between Private Schools and Sleeping Authorities

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Education Mafia Tightens Grip in Kashmir as Government Watches in Silence

Books, Fees, Uniforms, Transport and Arbitrary School Rules: Kashmir’s Parents Are Being Bled Dry as Authorities Issue Orders, Form Committees and Fail to Deliver Visible Relief By: Zulfikar | 03 November 2026 Srinagar: The new academic session has barely begun, and Kashmir is already hearing the familiar cries of distressed parents from every corner of the Valley. “We are being looted.” “We are being stripped alive.” “Where are the authorities?” From Srinagar to Sopore, Baramulla to Kupwara, Budgam to Pulwama and Anantnag, the complaints sound remarkably similar. Expensive textbooks, changing…

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Expensive Books, Costly Uniforms: Why Kashmir Parents Want Accountability from Private Schools

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New Academic Session, Rising School Costs: Are Parents Paying the Price for Weak Regulation?

New Academic Session, Rising School Costs: Are Parents Paying the Price for Weak Regulation in Jammu & Kashmir? Education | Jammu & Kashmir | Private Schools | Parents’ Concerns Srinagar 30 October 2026: Books, uniforms, transport charges and disputed fee demands are once again putting household budgets under pressure. But behind the growing frustration lies a bigger question: why do parents continue to struggle when Jammu & Kashmir already has regulations governing private school fees and purchases? SRINAGAR: For thousands of families across Jammu & Kashmir, the beginning of a…

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FFRC Vs Private Schools Kashmir: Fee Regulation, Violations, and Parents’ Struggle Explained

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FFRC vs Private Schools Kashmir: Fee Regulation, Violations, and Parents’ Struggle Explained

FFRC vs Private Schools in Kashmir: Who Really Controls Education? By: Javid Amin | 02 April 2026 A Ground-Level Editorial on Regulation, Resistance, and the Reality Parents Face Regulation Exists—Control Is Contested The recent crackdown by the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC), issuing notices to over 660 private schools and freezing fee hikes till March 2026, marks one of the most assertive interventions in Kashmir’s education sector in recent years. But beneath the surface lies a more complex truth: Regulation exists on paper—but control over education remains deeply contested.…

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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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Crackdown on Capitation Fees: Education Minister Promises Strict Action

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Crackdown on Capitation Fees: Education Minister Promises Strict Action

Will take action against schools demanding capitation fee: Education Minister Sakina Masood Srinagar, Jan 14: The Minister for Education, Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Sakina Masood today called on parents to formally report schools demanding capitation fees, assuring them of the government’s strict action against such institutions. Speaking to media, Masood emphasised the need for community cooperation to curb this unethical practice. “Parents must put their foot down and assist the government in addressing this issue. We will ensure the strictest action against schools violating norms,” she said.…

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