Rising school fees push Indian families to the brink

JUNE 27 - Parents in several Indian cities, including capital Delhi, are protesting against what they call "unsustainable" fee raises by private schools. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Protests are escalating among parents in several Indian cities, including Delhi, against steep fee hikes by private schools, which they claim are crippling their household budgets and negatively impacting their children.

The annual fee of Aaditya Mattey at Delhi Public School Dwarka rose from **93,400** rupees in 2020 to **189,096** rupees by 2025-26.
Mr. Aaditya Mattey's father has taken the school to court, alleging unlawful expulsion over unpaid fees.
A recent survey found **over 80%** of parents in private schools report fees increased by **over 10%** this academic year.

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