Archive · 24 Aug 2026
BJP Urges Delhi to Curb Private School Uniform Costs
A Delhi BJP leader says private schools are making families spend too much money on school items.
He says some schools require parents to buy several uniforms, special clothes and different shoes.
These items are often sold only at school stores, where he says prices are very high.
The leader asked Delhi’s chief minister and education minister to change the rules.
He wants schools to use simpler uniforms and regular sports shoes.
He also wants parents to be allowed to buy supplies from shops they choose.
His proposed ban on mandatory school-store purchases would start in 2027.
His proposed limits on multiple uniforms and other items would start in 2028.
The education minister’s office did not comment.
Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor asked the government to stop private schools from forcing parents to buy costly uniforms and school supplies.
Kapoor proposed simplified uniforms and a ban on mandatory school sales beginning in 2027 and 2028.
He said families face extra costs for sportswear, activity dresses, multiple shoes, books, stationery and bags.
Delhi’s government had previously said parents could buy uniforms, books and stationery from any vendor.
Education Minister Ashish Sood’s office declined to comment on Kapoor’s letter.
- Who
- Delhi BJP spokesperson and Delhi BJP Media Head Praveen Shankar Kapoor made the request to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Ashish Sood.
- What
- Kapoor asked the Delhi government to stop private schools from requiring parents to buy multiple uniforms and school supplies at high prices from school stores.
- When
- Kapoor sent the letter on Friday; he proposed changes beginning April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028.
- Where
- Private schools in Delhi.
- Why
- He said expensive and varied uniforms, shoes, bags and other supplies create a financial burden, especially for middle-class families with multiple children.
- Requested ban on mandatory school-store sales
- Kapoor proposed that schools stop requiring newly enrolled students to buy dresses, shoes, books, stationery and bags from school management beginning April 1, 2027.
- Proposed uniform changes
- He asked schools to stop requiring multiple and varied uniforms, shoes and bags beginning April 1, 2028.
- Existing Delhi government direction
- The government previously said parents may purchase uniforms, books and stationery from any vendor of their choice.
- Vendor guidance
- Schools may suggest five to six vendors for convenience, but purchases cannot be mandatory.
- Items cited by Kapoor
- He referred to summer and winter uniforms, sports and activity dresses, and at least three types of shoes.
- Government response
- Ashish Sood’s office declined to comment on Kapoor’s letter.