Srinagar, July 11 -- The waiver of tuition and admissible fees for students from Antyodaya Anna Yojana families is a step that directly addresses the challenge of access to education. For many households living on the margins, even small costs in government schools and colleges have been enough to discourage children from continuing their studies. By removing this burden, the measure ensures that learning is not interrupted by financial constraints. It is a recognition that education must be treated as a right, not a privilege.

Students from Classes IX to XII and undergraduates across semesters will be exempted from fees, provided they produce valid documentation. The exclusion of those already covered under other schemes prevents duplic...