The sharp rise in lower kindergarten (LKG) school fees in Hyderabad has received a lot of attention lately thanks to a post that went viral on “X” (formerly Twitter). The fee hike, which saw fees rise from Rs 2.3 lakh to Rs 3.7 lakh, has sparked concern among parents and educators alike. The topic has sparked discussions on social media, with many people expressing dissatisfaction and concern over the growing unaffordability of schooling and higher education.
A Bengaluru-based investor, Aviral Bhatnagar noted this troubling trend on “X”, writing, “LKG fees have gone up from 2.3L to 3.7L in Hyderabad, mirroring nationally. While we focus on house prices, the real inflation has happened in education. Inflation adjusted, school fees are up 9x and college fees are up 20x in the last 30 years. Education is no more affordable.”
LKG fees have gone up from 2.3L to 3.7L in Hyderabad, mirroring nationallyWhile we focus on house prices, the real inflation has happened in education
Inflation adjusted, school fees are up 9x and college fees are up 20x in the last 30 years
Education is no more affordable
— Aviral Bhatnagar (@aviralbhat) August 14, 2024
A larger problem impacting not only Hyderabad but the entire nation is highlighted in this post, which has struck a chord with many. Over the last few decades, the cost of education has risen dramatically, considerably exceeding inflation in other industries such as real estate. The user’s observation that school tuition have climbed ninefold and college fees twentyfold over the previous 30 years offers a grim picture of families’ escalating financial strain.
“Sadly, education and health which are basic human necessity, have one of the highest sectoral inflation. Once could argue lack of professionals and high demand for same, but ironically most of these professionals are not getting jobs or are underpaid,” wrote one user.
Sadly, education and health which are basic human necessity, have one of the highest sectoral inflation.Once could argue lack of professionals and high demand for same, but ironically most of these professionals are not getting jobs or are underpaid.
— Nickhil. (@nik0tin9) August 15, 2024
“Same case here in Gurgaon. Some schools are even beyond 5 lakhs/year for KG,” another user posted.
Same case here in Gurgaon. Some schools are even beyond 5 lakhs/year for KG.— Raman Balyan (रमन बालियान) (@raman_balyan) August 16, 2024
Food, health and education – each of these expenses contribute more than 70% of any average middle class family.The inflation for all these three inflations are easily from 10-20% annually.But the government inflation will still tell you that CPI inflation is 3-4%.Be very…— Manoj Arora (@manoj_216) August 14, 2024
More and more parents are concerned about how they will be able to provide their kids with a high-quality education, even if many of them contend that the staggering fees are unreasonable, especially for kindergarten.
As the discourse continues online, it is evident that the problem of rising school fees is urgent and has to be addressed. Since education is a fundamental right, there is an increasing demand for government action to guarantee that high-quality education is still available and affordable for everyone, regardless of financial situation.
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