Regulate fees in private schools and colleges, with lower fees for BPL/EWS students
“निजी शिक्षण संस्थानों में फीस को नियंत्रित किया जाएगा और समाज के पिछड़े वर्गों (बीपीएल/ईडब्ल्यूएस) की फीस में कमी की जाएगी।”English: “Fees in private educational institutions will be controlled and fees for backward sections (BPL/EWS) reduced.”
The verdict
In February 2025 a parents' forum said there is still no law to regulate private school fees in the state and asked the government to bring one. No bill was found.
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Evidence timeline
- News5 Nov 2022· Amar UjalacontextHimachal Election: Congress manifesto released, promises to youth, farmers, employees ↗
“निजी शिक्षण संस्थानों में फीस को नियंत्रित किया जाएगा और समाज के पिछड़े वर्गों (बीपीएल/ईडब्ल्यूएस) की फीस में कमी की जाएगी।”
- News24 Feb 2025· The TribunecontradictsParents' forum demands law to regulate HP private schools ↗
“the lack of a proper law has allowed school managements to exploit parents by imposing excessive fees for tuition, books and uniforms.”
More education promises from this manifesto
Open four English-medium schools in every constituency
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Fill the 5,000+ vacant teacher posts on priority
Board laga hai: kaam chalu hai. Hum bhi dekh rahe hain.
Rationalise schools with very few students to raise enrolment
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Promise ID inc-hp-2022-020 · drafted 5 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON