📰 Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Sends Stern Warning to Private School & College Managements: ‘No More Exploitation!’
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TL;DR:Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has taken a firm stance against the malpractices in private educational institutions, warning that the government will initiate legal action and regulatory reforms to curb fee exploitation, teacher underpayment, and unapproved courses. The move signals a sweeping clean-up in Telangana’s booming but troubled education sector. ⚡
What’s Happening?
At a recent high-level review meeting with the Education Department, Revanth Reddy reportedly expressed strong displeasure over reports of rampant fee hikes, unregistered hostels, and non-compliance with academic standards in private schools and colleges.
The CM directed officials to audit financial records and infrastructure standards of institutions across the state.
He also instructed the department to prepare a report on schools operating without recognition, particularly in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal districts.
According to insiders, Revanth was “seriously concerned” that several corporate educational chains are running parallel coaching setups under school licenses, violating child welfare norms.
The CM’s office hinted at a new set of education reforms focused on transparency, fee control, and teacher welfare, to be rolled out before the next academic year.
Why It Matters
This marks one of the most aggressive pushes for accountability in Telangana’s private education sector since state formation.
Private institutions dominate nearly 70% of Telangana’s intermediate and higher secondary education, yet have faced criticism for profit-driven models.
Parents’ associations have long demanded state monitoring of fee structures, citing cases where annual charges exceeded ₹2 lakh per child.
Teachers’ unions have welcomed the CM’s warning, saying it could end years of underpayment and contractual exploitation.
The move also comes amid rising concerns over student mental health and academic pressure in corporate-run campuses.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains:
Students & Parents: Relief from unregulated fees and exploitative practices.
Teachers: Hope for stable salaries and improved working conditions.
Public Schools: Possible revival in enrollment if reforms level the field.
Losses:
Corporate School Chains: Face stricter scrutiny and loss of unchecked autonomy.
Middlemen & Agents: May lose revenue from unapproved admissions and donations.
The Bigger Picture
Revanth Reddy’s stance aligns with his government’s broader promise of “Education for All, Not Profit for Few.”
Experts say this could reshape Telangana’s education landscape, bringing greater parity between public and private systems.
However, implementation will be key — past governments’ attempts at fee regulation faltered due to legal pushback from school lobbies.
A senior official commented:
“This time, the CM means business. Institutions that exploit parents or teachers will face consequences — not warnings.”
If followed through, Telangana could become a model state for educational transparency and student rights — something India’s entire private education ecosystem has long needed.
