Telangana Private Colleges Set Oct. 12 Deadline, Threaten Oct. 13 Indefinite Strike Over Fee Arrears

The colleges’ association moved to escalate after saying only Rs 200 crore of a promised Rs 600 crore has been released.

Overview

FATHI announced the deadline and strike plan on Wednesday following an executive meeting in Hyderabad.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka had pledged Rs 600 crore in September with phased clearance of pending dues.
FATHI says arrears have mounted to nearly Rs 10,000 crore over about four years, leaving institutions under severe financial strain.
The group insists further talks occur through the Chief Minister’s Office and warned of a possible ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ protest with students.
An earlier indefinite strike launched on September 15 was withdrawn the same day after government assurances, but colleges now say the commitments were not met.