Delhi's Fee Regulation Bill: Schools as Temples of Education, Not Businesses

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a new fee regulation Bill aiming to transform schools from commercial entities to temples of education. The Bill promises fee transparency, offering relief to parents concerned about rising educational costs. Education Minister Ashish Sood tabled the Bill during the Monsoon session to regulate private school fees.

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled a new fee regulation Bill that positions schools as temples of education, moving away from their perception as commercial enterprises. Speaking at the Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025, discussion in the Assembly, she emphasized justice for parents.

The Bill, introduced by Education Minister Ashish Sood, aims to streamline fee hikes by private unaided schools in the capital, potentially easing financial burdens on households. Gupta criticized the former AAP government for its educational policies, citing inadequate infrastructure and limited school development during their tenure.

In her critique of the AAP's education efforts, Gupta highlighted the underdeveloped state of current school facilities, mentioning that many schools still operate out of temporary structures. Her remarks also touched on previous political controversies surrounding former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

(With inputs from agencies.)