Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Students Protest Fees in Puttaparthi
Students are upset about how much schools cost.
They protested because some schools charge too much for books, and other things.
They think schools are making too much money and aren't safe because they don't have playgrounds.
They want the government to fix these problems.
The education official said they would look into the complaints.
Students protested against exorbitant fees charged by corporate schools in Puttaparthi.
Protesters highlighted inflated textbook prices, ranging from Rs 9,000 to Rs 19,000.
Student leaders criticized public representatives for turning education into a business.
Concerns were raised regarding safety, citing a lack of playgrounds and multi-story buildings.
The DEO assured that action would be taken against schools violating norms.
- Who
- Student activists led by State student JAC president Amar Yadav, and the DEO Prasad Babu.
- What
- A student protest was held against exorbitant fees charged by corporate schools.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Puttaparthi
- Why
- To demand control over high fees charged by corporate educational institutions.
Student Activists' Concerns
School's Actions
Fee Structure
Student Activists' Concerns
Corporate schools charge excessive fees, including high prices for textbooks.
School's Actions
The articles do not mention another side to this perspective.
Accountability
Student Activists' Concerns
Public representatives are criticized for prioritizing profit over education quality and safety.
School's Actions
The articles do not mention another side to this perspective.
Safety Concerns
Student Activists' Concerns
Schools are operating unsafe multi-story buildings lacking playgrounds.
School's Actions
The articles do not mention another side to this perspective.
- Protest Lead
- State student JAC president Amar Yadav
- Location
- Puttaparthi
- Main Complaint
- Exorbitant fees by corporate schools
- Schools Mentioned
- Chaitanya, Narayana, Keshava Reddy, SR, Bhashyam, Era, Montessori Global, HPS
- DEO Response
- Action to be taken on complaints
