Private colleges call off strike

Private college managements called-off their strike and decided to co-operate with the Telangana government for the smooth conduct of final inter exams to begin from February 28 after deliberation with the education minister K Srihari.

In a late night press meet held by the minister along with members of KG to PG Joint Action Committee (JAC), it was declared that the government has considered various demands put forth by the committee. 

“The minister responded to our woes positively. We will fully co-operate with the government in conducting the intermediate exams. Parents and students need not



worry about the same anymore,” said JAC leaders.

According to a press release by Srihari’s office, he is set to hold discussions with the chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao over the demands put forth by private college managements. Subsequently, a meeting with the JAC members will be held on March 5.

The JAC demanded the government ensure 10% annual fee hike, uniform tuition fee structure for degree courses in state universities, spot admissions for vacant seats, separate budget for schools, junior colleges, degree and PG colleges, professional and non-professional colleges.