PSA delegation meets Prof Mattoo

PSA delegation presenting a bouquet to Prof Amitabh Mattoo, Advisor to Chief Minister.
PSA delegation presenting a bouquet to Prof Amitabh Mattoo, Advisor to Chief Minister.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Mar 7: Executive members of Central body of Private Schools’ Association (PSA) today met Prof Amitabh Mattoo, Advisor to Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti at his residence and apprised him of various issues pertaining to the unaided private schools functioning in the State.
The members highlighted the problems faced by them due to Fee Fixation Committee in which Government had not fixed any policy or norms. They also highlighted the issue pertaining to the reservation of 33% to BPL in private schools.
Prof Mattoo had a patient hearing to the members and said that Government is keen to resolve all the issues of private schools with proper consultation of the stake holders so that unaided private schools can flourish without any fear psychosis.
The members included in the deputation were Rameshwar Mengi (vice president, PSA), Ajay Gupta (general secretary), Vishwa Mohan, Sanjeev Luthra and Deepak Handa.