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  • Mar 30, 2024
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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.