Ordinary private schools Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000
Middle level Rs 12,000 to Rs 20,000
Reputed high-class Rs 20,000 to Rs 60,000
Elite class Rs 80,000 to Rs 2 lakh
Deluxe schools Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh
... AND FOR WHAT
School bus
Computers
Computer software
Furniture
Ceiling fans
Air-conditioners
Generators
Ambulance Water coolers
Blackboards
Office stationery
Building material
LPG cylinders
Playground
Cultural functions
SOME OF THE VICTIMS:
Neelima Jain & daughter Nupur
She refused to pay Rs 15,000 as donation for her daughter's admission to Lancer Convent, Delhi. As a result, Nupur became a victim of greed and ended up on the sidelines. The Jains' dream of getting their child into a school of their choice remained unfulfilled and they had to make do with their second option.
Priti Parikh and daughter Riddhi
Riddhi is a sixth standard student of a well-known...

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