Itanagar, May 20:
The All Papum Poma Students’ Union (APPSU) has announced a one-day peaceful protest against the Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya admission fee hike, which will be held on 12 May 2026 at the VKV Balijan campus from 10:00 AM onwards.
The protest is being organised against the Arunachal Pradesh VKV Trust over what the union termed as an “abrupt” increase in the school’s admission fee structure. APPSU stated that the agitation is being carried out in support of students and parents affected by the sudden fee hike.
According to the union, a memorandum was submitted to the Secretary of the Arunachal VKV Trust on 4 May 2026, placing several demands before the authorities. These included immediate reduction of the fee structure, introduction of an installment-based payment system to ease the burden on parents, reservation for local students, and implementation of a uniform fee structure across all VKVs in the state.
APPSU stated that despite giving the authorities a four-day ultimatum to respond to the demands, no official reply or assurance has been received so far. The union alleged that the continued silence of the VKV authorities has compelled them to launch the democratic protest.
The protest banner released by APPSU carries slogans such as “Education is Our Right,” “Stop Fee Hike,” “Justice for Students,” and “Fair Fees, Equal Future,” highlighting the concerns of students and parents over affordability of education.
The union further appealed to students, parents, and members of the public to extend support to the movement, stating that the protest aims to ensure accessible and affordable education for all sections of society.
APPSU maintained that the dharna will be peaceful and democratic, while urging the VKV Trust authorities to address the grievances at the earliest in the interest of students and the larger community.
