Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued a stern warning to private schools in the city, stating that they will face strict action if they continue to force parents into captive buying of uniforms, books, and stationery from specific vendors.
Gupta's warning comes after the Directorate of Education (DoE) asked schools not to compel students or parents to purchase books, writing materials, or uniforms from particular vendors.
The Delhi CM has instructed schools to clearly state on their notice boards, websites, and at any store they operate that parents are free to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from anywhere.
She has also stated that if any discrepancy is found, the school will face the strictest action and may even be taken over.
The government has taken action against a private school that was found to be operating without a valid fire safety certificate and a swimming pool without a license.
