Can donations in school admissions be monitored by State Govt. ?
AAP's manifesto says, "19. Five Hundred New Government Schools: AAP will build 500 new schools with a special focus on secondary and senior secondary schools to ensure that every Delhi child has easy access to quality education.".
But what about donations in private school admissions ? More than half of Delhi children study in private schools. Majority of them get admissions to schools based on donations (mostly not influence). Can state government somehow monitor the admissions to private schools of Delhi ? I know this is a huge challenge, but some organized strategy can certainly help if the government so wants.
Also note that these donations form a major source of Black Income for these school authorities. So even audits might not suffice because mostly these donations are paid in hard cash. Random organized checks might help uncover some of such scams. But other than indicting fear in school authorities, can the state government plan about it so that deserving students do not lag behind ?
Mostly parents in Delhi are against giving donations (even though they can afford them), and eventually they are ready to compromise with child's future by trusting only parenthood (and upbringing). more
But what about donations in private school admissions ? More than half of Delhi children study in private schools. Majority of them get admissions to schools based on donations (mostly not influence). Can state government somehow monitor the admissions to private schools of Delhi ? I know this is a huge challenge, but some organized strategy can certainly help if the government so wants.
Also note that these donations form a major source of Black Income for these school authorities. So even audits might not suffice because mostly these donations are paid in hard cash. Random organized checks might help uncover some of such scams. But other than indicting fear in school authorities, can the state government plan about it so that deserving students do not lag behind ?
Mostly parents in Delhi are against giving donations (even though they can afford them), and eventually they are ready to compromise with child's future by trusting only parenthood (and upbringing). more
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Quality of education in government schools is very low. Even if the state government provides new schools, will they be preferred over private schools for children of middle class families of Delhi ? Unless the state government makes a plan of action against these private schools (who openly ask for hefty donations), this problem will not be truly resolved. Catching one or two private school authorities through some scam (exposed by media or by government) will not help in long-run. more
Feb 03
True. If Govt. schools do well, there will be a healthy competition and private schools will automatically stop demanding hefty donations in the name of maintaining high standards. So far, AAP is the only party who can keep things disciplined. more
Feb 02
Yes, if good school/colleges are provided by Govt,then private school will be forced to keep their fee structure less then Govt schools. more
Feb 02
Dear Mr. Guha, I do not think that BJP tried to insult the Aggarwal community, they are targeting Kejriwal in all possible ways. Its an attempt to instigate the basic philosophy of AAP (pick an issue and go on Dharna) so that they get chance to say, "Look didn't we say AAP is Anarchist" I recommend that at this crucial juncture AAP should keep its calm and focused approach. Delhi people are educated and "yeh public hai sab janti hai" on 15th when Kejriwal takes oath, these posters will have no meaning. AK has to implement his manifesto and there is lot of work to be done. Delhi maange, "Kejriwal phir se, purn bahumat se" more
Feb 02
