Punjab caps annual fee hike for private schools at 5% (opens original article in a new tab)

Punjab government capped private school fee hikes at 5% through an ordinance, aiming to protect students and parents from arbitrary increases. The move is part of broader economic reforms including changes to industrial subsidy guidelines.

• Punjab government approved an ordinance to cap annual fee hikes for private unaided schools at 5%
• The ordinance amends the 2016 Act to regulate fee increases and ensure transparency
• Cabinet also approved changes to industrial subsidy guidelines to boost industrial development