# Telangana activists seek private school fee regulation, more state spending 2026-08-14T23:30:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Educationists and activists in Hyderabad have demanded a Private School Fee Regulation Bill and stronger government schools. Speaking at a Press Club roundtable on Friday, they urged early implementation of the Telangana Education Commission (TEC) report's 400-plus recommendations. Panelist Akunuri Murali, a retired IAS officer, joined Telangana People's Front members in the call. Social activist N Rubina said private schools need an independent regulatory mechanism. The group also sought raising state education spending from 6-7% of GDP to 18% initially, and at least one school in every village. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Akunuri Murali, Hyderabad, Telangana Education Commission Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-activists-seek-private-school-fee-regulation-more-state-spending/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-activists-seek-private-school-fee-regulation-more-state-spending/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.