EWS STUDENTS MUST PAY FEE TO RETAIN SEAT: BAL BHARATI SCHOOL
Why in the news?
Bal Bharati School faces criticism for requiring EWS students to pay fees, prompting parental complaints and DoE intervention in Delhi.
source:springer
About the Fee Dispute at Bal Bharati School:
- Bal Bharati Public School, Dwarka, requires economically weaker section (EWS) and disadvantaged group (DG) Class 8 students to pay fees for continuing to the next grade.
- Parents submit a second complaint to the Directorate of Education
- (DoE) after unsuccessful discussions with the school.
- Despite Right to Education Act provisions, the school insists on fees, prompting parental complaints and DoE intervention.
What are Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) ?
● 10% EWS quota introduced under the 103rd Constitution Amendment Act, 2019. ● Amendments: Added Article 15(6) and Article 16(6) for economic reservation in jobs and educational admissions. ● Purpose: Provides opportunities for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) not covered by existing reservation policies. ● Implementation: Enables both Centre and States to offer reservations for EWS in various sectors. ● Welfare Focus: Aims to promote the welfare of economically disadvantaged sections of society. |