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Private Colleges in Telangana Launch Indefinite Strike over Fee Reimbursement Delays

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Private colleges in Telangana have gone on an indefinite strike, protesting against the state government's delay in releasing fee reimbursement funds. The strike was called by the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI), which represents over 2,000 private colleges in the state. The association alleged that despite repeated representations, the state government has neither clarified pending dues nor provided any concrete proposals in recent meetings with college managements. The strike has been joined by opposition parties, including the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which have criticized the Telangana government for failing to address the issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) has called for an indefinite strike by private colleges in Telangana over delays in fee reimbursement.
  • The association represents over 2,000 private colleges in the state, which are grappling with a financial crisis due to non-receipt of funds.
  • FATHI has demanded the immediate release of Rs 1,200 crore already sanctioned in the state budget before Dussehra, along with the clearance of all longstanding dues by December 31.
  • Opposition parties, including BRS and BJP, have criticized the Telangana government for failing to address the issue, with BRS MLA T Harish Rao terming it "shameful" for the government to remain silent despite repeated demands.
  • Telangana deputy chief minister, Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, has reportedly said that the state government treasury is empty, leading to criticism from BRS MLA Rao.
  • The strike has also been joined by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists, who staged a protest in Hyderabad demanding fee reimbursement.

Statistics:

  • Over 2,000 private colleges in Telangana are affected by the strike.
  • Rs 1,200 crore has been sanctioned in the state budget for fee reimbursement.
  • Longstanding dues of over Rs 1,000 crore need to be cleared by December 31.
  • 15 lakh students in Telangana face an uncertain future due to the non-payment of fee reimbursement.
  • Rs 8,000 crore is needed for fee reimbursement, which is not being released by the state government.

Sources:

  • [Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI)] - "Statement on indefinite strike by private colleges in Telangana"
  • [Siasat Daily] - "Private colleges in Telangana launch indefinite strike over fee reimbursement delays"
  • [Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)] - "Press statement by MLA T Harish Rao on fee reimbursement"
  • [Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)] - "Press statement by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on fee reimbursement"
  • [Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)] - "Statement by ABVP Golconda district convenor Vikramaditya on fee reimbursement"

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