Why Chennai school's new discriminatory fee is 'rotten' to the core

June 04, 2015 11:29

A circular issued by the Bala Vidya Mandir school management in Chennai essentially told parents -- a government fixed fee will get your child just four hours of school and bare minimum facilities, but if you are willing to double that amount expect a lot more goodies such as canteen food, bus/van services, a chance to be on the school team etc.

In other words, parents have a choice of either paying the state-determined fee that will permanently give you a place among the 'cattle class' of students or accepting a higher fee and allowing their children a "holistic learning experience." Read more

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