Kohima: The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) wants the Nagaland government to pass a law controlling how private schools set fees and handle admissions. NSF President Mteisuding and Education Committee head Pithungo Shitio submitted the demand to the state Chief Secretary on July 28. They want the Nagaland Non-Government Educational Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Act in place within six months.
Private schools produce good results. They also exploit staff. The federation claims many teachers receive unfair pay. The proposed law aims to stop institutions from hiking prices without cause and harassing 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 NSF stated.
The group demands a specific formula for fee structures. This calculation must account for school location, available infrastructure, and course offerings. It should also consider teacher qualifications, annual salary increments, and the total cost spent per student compared to institutional income. The NSF plans to submit a draft policy to the government for review.
The federation set a strict timeline for these changes. The government must form a High-Powered Committee within one month. They have three months to draft the policy. The final act must be active within six months. Stakeholders must be consulted throughout the process to ensure the law protects everyone involved.
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