India, July 3 -- The Delhi Government has issued a strict directive to all private unaided schools to set up their School Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) by July 15, 2026. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Thursday that private schools in the national Capital will have to justify any proposed fee hike on 18 prescribed parameters, including infrastructure development, transportation, safety measures and staff recruitment, and satisfy parents that the increase is warranted.

The move follows the enactment of the landmark Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, which aims to ensure full accountability and absolute transparency in how school fees are determined across the Nationa...