Delhi schools fee hike not as per rules, placed undue financial strain on parents: Vigilance report

The vigilance directorate has written a letter to the director of education highlighting fee hike irregularities in 18 schools and five private institutions, alongside concerns over the failure to meet the 25% economically weaker sections (EWS) quota. Investigations revealed retrospective fee increases, breaching regulations and burdening parents financially. The DOE is called upon to provide explanations within seven days.