L-G junks IP varsity plan to impose affiliation fee on govt. colleges

Sat Nov 30 19:58:09 UTC 2024: ## Delhi LG Blocks Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Fee Hike

**New Delhi, December 1, 2024** – Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena has blocked a proposal by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) to impose affiliation fees on government colleges. The LG’s office stated that the fee increase would disproportionately burden students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds who rely on affordable government institutions.

The university had planned to amend its statutes to levy the fee starting next academic year, a move that would have resulted in higher tuition costs across various courses. The LG’s decision highlights concerns that government colleges already face significant financial pressures, including existing affiliation application fees. The rejected proposal aimed to add another layer of financial burden, potentially making higher education inaccessible for many.