Archive · 15 Sep 2026
TPF Launches Education Yatra Seeking Fee Law, Stronger Schools, Budget
The Telangana People’s Front has started a bus trip about education.
The group wants the government to control high fees at private schools and junior colleges.
It also wants government schools to have better buildings, teachers and learning conditions.
TPF says some parents choose private schools because government schools have been neglected.
The group wants a law to make public schools strong and attractive to all children.
It is also asking for 18% of the state’s yearly budget to go to education.
The bus yatra will visit schools and meet parents.
Discussions will continue in districts until September 27.
The Telangana People’s Front launched an education bus yatra in Hyderabad to seek reforms in schooling and fee regulation.
The campaign will run until September 27, visiting government schools and holding meetings with parents and communities.
TPF is demanding laws to regulate private school and junior college fees and prevent arbitrary increases.
The group wants government schools restored with adequate facilities, teachers and improved learning environments.
TPF is also seeking legislation guaranteeing that 18% of the Telangana State Budget is allocated to education annually.
- Who
- The Telangana People’s Front, supported at the launch by education and child-rights groups and speakers including Akunuri Murali.
- What
- An education bus yatra seeking laws regulating private fees, strengthening government schools and guaranteeing 18% of the state Budget for education.
- When
- The yatra began on Tuesday and is scheduled to continue until September 27.
- Where
- The campaign was launched in Hyderabad and will visit government schools and districts across Telangana.
- Why
- TPF says neglected government schools have pushed parents toward private institutions, where families face high fees and other education expenses.
- Organiser
- Telangana People’s Front
- Campaign
- Education bus yatra
- Campaign period
- From Tuesday until September 27
- Main fee demand
- A law regulating fees at private schools and junior colleges
- Public-school demand
- Well-equipped government schools with adequate facilities, teachers and improved learning environments
- Budget demand
- Legislation guaranteeing 18% of the State Budget for education
- Planned activities
- School visits, parent interactions and district-level round-table discussions