Kohima: The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) wants the Nagaland government to pass a law regulating private school fees and admissions. The group submitted a formal request to the Chief Secretary on July 28. They expect the Nagaland Non-Government Educational Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Act to become law within six months.
NSF President Mteisuding and Education Committee convenor Pithungo Shitio say private schools provide good results. Yet, the federation warns that unchecked operations lead to exploitation. They want a High-Powered Committee formed within one month to draft the new rules.
The policy must address school location, infrastructure, staff qualifications, and annual pay raises. It needs to weigh student costs against total income. The NSF says the law will stop the mistreatment of families. "The purpose of the proposed policy is to regulate fees and admissions in private and professional educational institutions to prevent arbitrary fee hikes and the harassment of students and parents. It should also regulate the salaries of teachers employed in private institutions, who are often deprived of their rightful remuneration," the federation stated.
The group promised to provide a draft policy based on similar laws in other states. They demand the government finish the policy within three months. Full implementation must follow within six months.
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