Standing for Justice,
Protecting Our Children's Future
A decade of unwavering commitment to safeguarding student rights, challenging illegal fee hikes, and ensuring education remains a tool for empowerment — not exploitation.
Empowering Parents · Protecting Children · Ensuring Justice
The Audit Facts
Official findings from DoE audits exposing financial mismanagement
Surplus identified in 2021 DoE audit
Refund ordered for illegal fee collection
Recent fee hikes rejected by DoE
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Our Promise
Every parent. Every child. Every right.
Vision
To build an education system where every child receives quality education in a safe, transparent, and accountable environment, and every parent is respected as an equal stakeholder.
Mission
- Protect the rights of parents and children.
- Promote transparency in school administration.
- Advocate affordable and quality education.
- Support parents facing educational grievances.
- Create awareness of education laws and policies.
- Work with government agencies for systemic reforms.
Why PAWJ Was Formed
Five systemic problems that demanded a collective, organized parent response.
Arbitrary Fee Hikes
Repeated, unapproved fee increases without justification.
Lack of Transparency
Opaque accounts, hidden surpluses, no public scrutiny.
Representation Gaps
Parents excluded from decisions affecting their children.
Child Safety Concerns
Weak enforcement of safety norms in schools.
Need for Collective Action
Individuals cannot fix systems — only communities can.
Core Objectives
Our commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of parents and students
Vision 2030
A five-point roadmap to transform how parents, schools, and policy work together.
National Parent Network
Empowered parents in every state.
Transparent Governance
Open books in every school.
Affordable Quality
Learning without exploitation.
Safe Learning
Norms enforced, children protected.
Policy Leadership
Parent voice in law-making.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Justice
Transparency
Accountability
Inclusiveness
Collaboration
Chronicle of Courage
Every headline. Every hearing. Every step in the fight for educational rights.
Landmark DOE Order restricting fee collection to Only One Month per month.
High Court Bench (W.P.(C) 10434/2024) intervention protecting student education rights.
Significant peaceful assembly against Library Arrests and illegal student removals.
National Media coverage (TOI, NDTV, HT) on fee hike opposition and parental unity.
Stories From Our Movement
Parents, lawyers, and community leaders sharing why this fight matters. Hover to play on desktop, tap to play on mobile.
A Frustrated Parent
Parent Testimony
Gyan Dabas
Community Voice
Adv. Ravinder Kinha
Legal Counsel
Mahesh Mishra
Parent Advocate
Rajesh Bhat
Executive Member
Somender Yadav
Joint Secretary
Our Parent Delegates
Volunteers, working parents, and committee members holding the line for every child.
Divya Mattey
President
Saurabh Agarwal
Vice President
Chandan Kumar
Secretary
Somender Yadav
Joint Secretary
Mukesh Khanna
Treasurer
Tarun Jain
Executive Member
Deepak Chawla
Executive Member
Praveen Madhakutty
Executive Member
Additional Executive Committee Members
What You Get as a Member
PAWJ isn't just a movement — it's a support system built for parents, by parents.
Legal Guidance
Advisory access to lawyers experienced in education law and grievance redressal.
Rights Workshops
Regular workshops on RTE, fee regulation, safety norms and how to file complaints.
Policy Updates
Curated briefings on DoE notifications, court orders, and policy changes.
Campaign Participation
Join active campaigns on fee transparency, safety, and parent representation.
Parent Networking
Connect with parents facing similar issues across schools and districts.
Volunteer Opportunities
Contribute your skills — legal, media, tech or on-ground — to systemic change.
Your child deserves a fair education.
Stand with thousands of parents demanding transparency, accountability, and justice in school education.