In Mahabubnagar, the All India Students Federation (AISF) has raised concerns about exploitation in private junior colleges. They claim these institutions are overcharging for fees and selling unauthorized textbooks. The student group submitted their complaints to District Intermediate Officer Kausalya John, calling for immediate government intervention.
Raju, the AISF State Joint Secretary, spoke to the media, highlighting the commercial turn education has taken. He criticized private colleges for prioritizing profit. According to him, parents are burdened with excessive fees and additional charges, ignoring governmental guidelines.
The issue of textbook pricing was also highlighted. Raju explained that some colleges force students to buy expensive books from private publishers. A book costing ₹200 in the market is being sold for ₹600. Additionally, some institutions create their own study materials and charge students thousands for them.
AISF is urging the government to act swiftly to stop these practices and hold such institutions accountable. Raju stressed the need for strict penalties against colleges exploiting students for profit.
The protest saw participation from AISF district secretary Lakshman and student leaders like Rajesh, Dharmendra, and Srinu. They promised to keep pushing until the government enacts a strict regulatory framework to control fees and textbook policies in private colleges.
AISF called upon parents, civil society, and education activists to join forces against this exploitation and protect student rights.
