The vital functioning of private schools in grooming the potential of Kashmiri youth cannot be ignored but at the same time the private educational institutes have breed in the region with a pledge of superior infrastructure, superior guidance and enhanced academic outcomes.
Nevertheless, the lack of answerability in many educational institutes is posing a grave apprehension among the guardians, instructors as well as the policymakers. This is a peak time to bring transparency as well as answerability to the functioning of private schools in the Valley.
One of the most vital issues is the unimpeded transport and academic fee structure forced by many private schools. Parents in the valley have been very frequently complaining of over burdening of excessive fees that in some cases are being hiked illogically with no proper validation.
The imposition of excessive fees in some private schools has ultimately made the superior education unreachable to a noteworthy segment of the people—thus creating disparities among the underprivileged and upper class families.
The concerned authorities need to further push the fee regulatory committee so that rational and equal services are provided.
The important issues not only dent the purpose of education but further hamper the future of the students. There is a dire need of the frequent assessment as well as the check and balance by the concerned establishment in order to make sure that the private educational institute is adhering to the necessary standards.
A consistent and translucent entrance process looked after by an autonomous body is vital so that quality and equity is ensured.
The potential of developing Kashmir lies in the hands of the young and innovative minds and to groom it, quality education is the foundation stone of their empowerment. The private educational institutes in Kashmir are the vital stakeholders and the concerned authorities must hold each and every stakeholder liable in grooming the future of youth of Kashmir.
