NCPCR summons BYJU’s CEO over allegation of malpractice

Apex child rights body NCPCR has summoned edtech BYJU’s CEO over allegations that it is indulging in malpractices to lure parents and children to buy their courses.

According to a media report, BYJU’s is facing a range of complaints on social media platforms and consumer websites with customers alleging that they were exploited and deceived as they had to put their savings and futures in jeopardy.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, taking cognisance of the matter, has summoned BYJU’s CEO Byju Raveendran to appear before it next week.