Delhi govt approves draft bill to enforce regulations on fee structures of private & government schools

By  News On Air   Apr 29, 2025

The Delhi Cabinet today approved a draft bill to regulate fees in private and government schools in the National Capital. The decision was made in response to growing frustration among parents over exorbitant hikes in school fees.

Briefing the media in New Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Delhi Government has made a historic decision to bring relief to the people, especially students and their parents. She added that, for the first time, such a comprehensive and foolproof bill has been drafted by the Delhi Government.

Ms. Gupta informed that the bill outlines complete guidelines and procedures for determining fees in all schools in Delhi, including aided, unaided, and private institutions.

Our correspondent reports that once this bill is tabled and passed in the Delhi Assembly, it will become law and enforce regulations on the fee structures of private and government schools.