Wed Mar 26 20:01:12 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Cracks Down on Private Schools Forcing Students to Buy from Specific Vendors
**NEW DELHI, March 27, 2025** – The Delhi Education Minister, Ashish Sood, announced today that strict action will be taken against private schools compelling students to purchase books, stationery, and uniforms from designated vendors. This follows complaints from parents regarding unfair practices by schools.
The announcement comes two days after the Directorate of Education (DoE) issued a circular instructing private schools to publicly display a list of required materials and at least five alternative vendors offering these items at competitive prices. The DoE emphasized that students should have the freedom to choose their preferred suppliers to prevent commercial exploitation. Schools found violating this directive will face legal consequences. The move aims to ensure fair market practices and protect students from unfair pricing.
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