Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Congress Criticizes Centre Over Rising Education Costs
The Congress Party has criticized the Central Government for the rising costs of education in India.
They say that education expenses are growing much faster than household incomes, making it harder for families to afford.
The Congress also claims that the exam system is unfair and rigged.
They point to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) that shows how much more families are spending on education, including private tuition and books.
The Congress is calling for urgent reforms to make education more accessible and affordable.
Recently, there have been protests in places like Jantar Mantar, and the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned amid these issues.
Congress criticizes the Central Government for rising education costs.
CMIE data shows education expenses are growing faster than household incomes.
Private tuition and books are significant components of rising education costs.
Congress alleges the exam system is unfair and rigged.
Protests have occurred at Jantar Mantar and other locations.
- Who
- Congress Party, led by Jairam Ramesh
- What
- Criticism of the Central Government over rising education costs and an unfair exam system
- When
- Recent weeks, with a focus on the past decade
- Where
- India, with protests at Jantar Mantar and other locations
- Why
- To highlight the increasing burden of education costs on households and demand reforms
Congress Party
Central Government
Education Costs
Congress Party
Congress highlights that education costs are rising faster than household income, making education less accessible and affordable.
Central Government
The Central Government has not yet publicly responded to the Congress's claims about education costs.
Exam System
Congress Party
Congress alleges that the exam system is unfair and rigged, contributing to the protests.
Central Government
The Central Government has not yet publicly responded to the Congress's allegations about the exam system.
- Organization
- Congress Party
- Issue
- Rising education costs
- Data Source
- Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE)
- Time Period
- 2014-2026
- Key Figure
- Jairam Ramesh
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country