Parents Demand End to Malpractice in Rural Colleges of Latur

The Marathwada Parents' Association has filed a complaint with the Collector of Latur, Maharashtra, alleging that private junior colleges in rural areas are charging arbitrary fees and allowing mass copying. They demand an end to such practices that burden parents financially and tarnish the 'Latur pattern' of education.

Latur, Maharashtra: An association of concerned parents has raised serious allegations against private junior colleges in the district's rural areas. The Marathwada Parents' Association has submitted a memorandum to the Collector of Latur, accusing these institutions of charging arbitrary fees and promoting mass copying among Class XII students. This malpractice, they argue, not only financially burdens parents but also undermines the integrity of the acclaimed 'Latur pattern' of education.

The letter, dated June 12 and marked to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, calls for immediate intervention to halt such unethical practices. 'Latur district is renowned for its quality education as evident in this year's exceptional Class X and XII exam results. However, rural colleges are taking advantage of the system, falsely assuring students of high marks in exchange for higher fees,' the memorandum states.

To safeguard the district's educational integrity, the association suggests video-linking rural colleges and exam centers to the examination control board. They assert that this measure could effectively curb mass copying and restore faith in Latur's education system.