West Bengal govt plans to regulate steep fee hikes in private schools, acknowledges budgetary concerns of middle-class – The Times of India
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government is planning to introduce a Bill in the assembly soon to keep a tab on the unbridled fee hike in private schools, Education Minister Bratya Basu said on Tuesday. Replying to a query from a BJP legislator regarding the state government's plan to control the steep fee hike by the authorities of private schools, Basu said the issue was discussed with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. "Middle-class parents feel the pinch in the pocket due to the steep fee hike in private schools. It affects their budget. We have discussed the matter with the CM, and as per her guidance and instruction, we have decided to introduce a Bill in this connection," Basu said. He did not disclose when the Bill would be tabled. Speaking to reporters later, the minister said the enactmen...