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Education
Punjab Governor Approves Fee-Capping Ordinance for Private Schools
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 09:33 AM
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The Punjab Governor has given assent to an ordinance that caps tuition fees in private schools, a move welcomed by the state’s Chief Minister.
The Punjab Governor has formally approved an ordinance that imposes a cap on tuition fees charged by private schools in the state. The move, introduced by the state government, aims to make private education more affordable for families across Punjab. The Chief Minister praised the decision as a step toward ensuring equitable access to quality schooling. The ordinance will be implemented from the upcoming academic year, with guidelines on the maximum fee limits to be issued shortly.