A school in India is asking parents to plant a tree instead of paying fees

A primary school, Shiksha Kuteer in the city of Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh is asking parents to simply plant a tree sapling instead of paying school fees.The parents have to take care of the sapling and plant a new one if it dies. 35 students between the ages of four and five are studying there. The initiative was set up by a group of local professionals and business owners in response to India's skyrocketing education fees. A national survey released last year showed that between 2008 and 2014, private expenditure has increased by 175 percent to Rs 6,788 per student each year. The lack of government spending is also damaging the education system too. But by offering an affordable way to get students into schools, Shiksha Kuteer is encouraging education for everyone. 'Shiksha Kuteer has opened in the village for students who are poor and have no money to pay fees. Students are being taught in English medium' local villager, Sevak Das.