Fee reimbursement arrears in Telangana have increased sharply, leaving students from BC, minority and EBC communities facing difficulties. Government data shows that only 28% of the Rs 7,673.78 crore demanded for three academic years has been released so far
The Assembly must transcend political rhetoric, mutual accusations, and partisan debate to function as a genuine platform that represents the pressing concerns of ordinary citizens
BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded immediate release of pending fee reimbursement dues, alleging that delays had pushed private degree and postgraduate colleges into a financial crisis. He said nearly Rs 10,000 crore remained pending and warned of Assembly session disruption.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi Students Wing activists protested near Telangana Assembly over pending fee reimbursements and education neglect. Police detained several leaders after a scuffle, as students demanded dues clearance, job calendar implementation and better funding for welfare schemes
Private professional colleges in Telangana remain closed, demanding at least 50% of Rs 10,000 crore fee reimbursement dues be released. FATHI plans teacher and student rallies on November 8 and 11, and seeks faster action on the ‘Trust Bank’ initiative
Private professional and degree colleges in Telangana called off indefinite closure after the government assured release of Rs 600 crore in fee reimbursement dues within a week, with the remaining Rs 600 crore to be released before Diwali
Federation of Association of Technical Higher Education Institutions has urged the Telangana government to clear four-year pending fee reimbursement dues, particularly for final-year students. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka assured a phased release and scheduled a high-level meeting on July 7 to address the concerns of private colleges
