Private School 's Arbitariness Trouble Parents, Children Given Books from Private Publishers

Government oversight appears ineffective as private educational institutions maintain high pricing practices across the region. Despite regulatory efforts from education authorities, the admission season has begun with many schools continuing to require expensive private publisher textbooks and charging substantial fees.

"We have no choice but to pay whatever they demand," said Rajesh Kumar, a parent who recently enrolled his daughter in a private school. "The public education system doesn't meet our expectations, but these private school costs are becoming unbearable for families like ours."

Classes for the new academic year have already started alongside the ongoing admission process. While many parents prefer private education over government schools, the arbitrary fee structures, textbook costs, and additional charges are particularly burdensome for lower-income families. 

Education department officials claim they haven't received formal complaints regarding fee hikes or mandatory textbook purchases. "We have investigation teams monitoring private schools, but cannot take action without specific complaints," an education department spokesperson stated.

Meanwhile, some students have begun using NCERT textbooks in their classes, even as schools continue promoting private publications. 

The district president of the Parent Association criticized the education department's approach, describing officials as "seemingly powerless" against these practices. The association has proposed including parent representatives in the investigation teams to improve accountability.

"Most parents are afraid to complain directly to authorities and instead report issues to our association," the district president explained. "By including parent representatives in official inspection teams, we could more effectively identify violations and ensure appropriate actions are taken to provide relief to struggling families."

As the academic year progresses, parents continue hoping for meaningful intervention that will make quality education more affordable.