School authorities, teachers in Kerala upset over KFON’s decision on bills
Teachers' unions in Kerala are protesting a directive from the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) requiring schools to pay for their own internet service charges. While KFON maintains that these costs were always intended to be borne by schools, educators argue that the service is essential for government-mandated digital education.
As the row over a communication from KFON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network), the State government’s Internet service provider, to the General Education department asking schools to bear service charges associated with KFON Internet connectivity continues, teachers’ organisations have criticised the decision.
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