Schools have also been directed to display names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least five shops in close proximity to the school where books and uniforms will be made available for students, it said.
Private schools can't force parents to buy costly books, uniforms from it or any specific vendor: Delhi Govt
The Delhi government has directed all the private schools in the national capital that strict action will be taken against them if they force parents to buy costly educational material and uniforms from it or any specific vendor. The government has also warned the schools to not change the colour, design or any other specifications of uniforms for at least three years.
In an official notice, the Directorate of Education has said that the private schools are run by trusts or societies, and have no scope for profit and commercialisation. The order mentioned, "Schools shall display a class-wise list of books and writing materials to be introduced in the coming session as per rule well in advance on the school website, and (this should) also be communicated clearly to parents via other media."
Schools have also been directed to display names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least five shops in close proximity to the school where books and uniforms will be made available for students, it said.
The government further stated that schools are not allowed to force any parent to purchase these things from any of the selected vendors particularly. Parents should have the choice to buy books and uniforms from any shop as per their convenience and suitability.
While talking about the new order, the Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia said this will bring major relief to all those parents who have been struggling until now to pay heavy amounts for books and uniforms in private schools.
"Many households have lost their source of income since the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years ago, making it difficult for them to purchase expensive books and uniforms from specific shops which charge arbitrarily," he added.
With this parents will have the freedom to buy books and uniforms for their children from across the city as per their convenience.
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