Yogi Adityanath Assured Class 7 Girl Fee Waiver. School Said Not Possible
In a striking turn of events, a Class 7 girl in Uttar Pradesh who had been personally assured a fee waiver by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is now being denied the same by her school. The incident has sparked a conversation around the limits of government promises, autonomy of private institutions, and the challenges faced by underprivileged students in accessing quality education.
The Background
During a public grievance event, the young girl approached Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with a heartfelt request: waive her school fees as her family could no longer afford them. Moved by her plea, the CM reportedly gave verbal assurance that the government would support her education.
However, the private school later told the student and her family that it was "not possible" to implement such a waiver, citing lack of official communication, policy framework, or financial backing.
School’s Justification
School authorities reportedly stated:
There was no written directive from the education department or the CM’s office.
As a private institution, the school isn’t bound to follow verbal government promises without formal notification.
Fee waivers require systematic implementation, including funding, to be feasible.
Public Outcry and Reactions
The incident has gone viral on social media, with many netizens asking:
“What’s the point of public assurance if it can’t be enforced?”
“Should private schools be obligated to act on verbal government promises?”
Supporters of the CM have defended him, saying the intent was clear, and the administration should have followed up with official support to the school.
Wider Questions Raised
This episode raises important concerns:
Can political assurances translate into actual policy without formal frameworks?
What rights do students have when caught between governmental goodwill and institutional autonomy?
How can the system ensure timely support for deserving students?
It also highlights the growing tension between state initiatives and privately managed education systems in India.
FAQ Section
Q1: What did Yogi Adityanath promise to the girl?
He assured that her school fees would be waived after hearing her plea at a public interaction.
Q2: Why did the school refuse the fee waiver?
The private school said it had no formal directive or policy mechanism to implement such a waiver and couldn’t proceed on verbal assurance.
Q3: Is the school legally bound to follow CM’s verbal assurance?
No. Private schools require official written orders, and there is no legal compulsion to act on verbal political promises.
Q4: What steps can be taken in such situations?
Proper written communication, policy intervention, or government subsidy schemes must be introduced to bridge the gap between intent and execution.
Q5: Has the government responded after the refusal?
As of now, there is no confirmed update from the CM’s office or the education department on formal follow-up action.
Published : On 6th July
Published : Pankaj
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