COACHING SCAM

On 22nd Jan, 2012 Bachcho Ki Adalat was triggered off with greater enthusiasm by the students. On this occasion not only the students & their parents made their presence but also noted educationist of Patna University, Prof. Vinay Kanth & Prof. Daizy Narayan also turned up to extend their support towards our protest against coaching scam. Both acknowledged & praised the students for taking the initiative and raising their voices against the coaching scam.
For student, their journey starts right from the beginning in this very social arena. An individual grows as a reflection of the values that he has received from his family, friends and school. Equally important is the role of social guardianship which is played by the society, its people & institutions.
They are taking assistance from coaching institutions, many of which have helped genuinely in students favour. The various courses offered can help a student preparing seriously for competition may require help from time to time; but the recent change in trends of the study pattern tells a different story altogether.
There has been large-scale mushrooming of coaching institutions and also a decline in the quality of students from our state. A big reason for this degradation is coaching institutions, that promise to get one through IIT and medical entrance.
Are these institutions selling a commodity that can be bought at payment of a fair price?
Students' Oxygen Movement is a movement that works towards the benefit of students and supports causes for education to make it the biggest issue. There have been demonstrations and discussions last year to bring transparency. This year too, we have come up with 'Bachchon Ki Adalat', an awareness session that raises students' voice against the injustices due to coaching scam. We are fully prepared to bring in more transparency and flexibility in coaching institutions and make them student friendly this year. As we continue with our fight against coaching scams, we place three basic and genuine demands in students' interest-
1) Coaching fees to be paid on monthly basis.
2) Total number of students enrolled in a coaching institution to be made public.
3) Details of special coaching groups to be published.
We strive to bring a change in the system of education of the society because we feel that education is the solution to many problems.

Students' Oxygen movement view
22/01/2012