Punjab Govt orders drafting of law to curb arbitrary private school fee hikes
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Summary
Punjab government’s move is set to cap annual fees hike at 5% and refund the excess fees beyond 15% threshold to parents, impacting over 32 lakh children in private schools
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 6 June 2026
Affected Population ~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right