Delhi govt may ban schools from forcing parents to buy uniforms, books from specific vendors

The Delhi government is likely to issue an order stopping schools from forcing parents to buy uniforms and books from specific vendors, TOI reported, citing sources. According to the report, a senior official said that schools would also be barred from arbitrarily changing uniforms or dictating where parents should purchase study materials.

The official explained that the government had received several complaints from parents about schools making minor changes to uniforms and insisting they buy them from specific shops. This practice has been viewed as a way for schools to make extra money.

To address these issues, the government plans to introduce a dedicated email and helpline for parents to report violations. Schools will also be required to provide the contact details of at least five shops from where parents can buy books and uniforms as they wish.


The official warned that strict action would be taken against any school or vendor that does not follow the new rules. "We've noticed that some schools recommend expensive, specific books like certain atlases. These practices need to be controlled," he said.

The official emphasised that the purpose of education should be to shape the nation's future, not to make money. He added that the government would not allow schools to impose unnecessary costs on parents.

Inputs from TOI