Naveed Ul Haq
Budgam, Dec 10 : The Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Budgam, Rajiv Abrol, has said that strict action would be taken against private schools violating the education department order on the sale of books and stationery.
As per the news agency, the School Education Department (SED) had earlier warned private educational institutions of strict action for forcing parents to purchase textbooks and uniforms from specific shops and adopt the government-approved syllabus.
The order was issued in response to numerous complaints from parents about private schools distributing unauthorized books and charging exorbitant prices.
However, recently multiple complaints were received from parents in district Budgam about the private schools distributing unauthorized books and charging exorbitant prices.
One specific complaint from the Khansahib zone alleged that a private school charged Rs 5,721 for second-grade books, causing distress among parents. Similar grievances have emerged across the Budgam district, raising concerns about the exploitation of parents by certain schools.
When contacted, Chief Education Officer Budgam Rajiv Abrol assured that the department would enforce the directive strictly to prevent such violations and ensure relief for the affected parents. “Schools found guilty would face immediate cancellation of their registration,” the CEO warned
