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School should not be a struggle. But for municipal students in Mahim, Mumbai, it has become one. From stifling SRA classrooms to a critical lack of teachers, here are 5 reasons why this crisis matters ahead of the BMC elections.
1. Schools in Slums, Not Campuses
BMC schools are increasingly being shifted into SRA (Slum Rehabilitation Authority) buildings. These residential towers lack ventilation, playgrounds, and safety buffers, turning classrooms into suffocating boxes.
2. The Staffing Collapse
At Mahim Causeway, one teacher handles Classes I to IV simultaneously. This isn’t just a shortage; it’s a breakdown of education quality, leaving students without grade-specific attention.
3. The Toilet Crisis
Schools share water connections with residential societies, leading to frequent shortages. Functional toilets—a basic right—are often unavailable, hitting attendance and dignity hard.
4. Where Did the Plots Go?
Mumbai’s Development Plan reserves land for schools. Yet, these plots are often encroached or unused, while students are shoved into “temporary” SRA shifts that become permanent.
5. A Two-Tier City
While a few flagship BMC schools get modern branding, neighbourhood Marathi-medium schools are quietly fading away. The gap between the “poster schools” and reality is widening.
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