13-point agenda highlights host of issues, demands CCTV, security, power backup at SSC, HSC board centres
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With education at the centre of its agenda, the MahaMumbai Shikshan Sanstha Sanghatana (MMSSS) has released its manifesto ahead of the municipal body elections. The 13-point agenda highlights key challenges such as rising education costs, inadequate infrastructure, non-academic workload on teachers, and policy inconsistencies, among others.
With board examinations approaching, the group has demanded robust infrastructure at Std X and XII exam centres, including CCTV surveillance, security personnel, power backup through generators, and adequate technical facilities.
“We are reaching out to political candidates and urging them to include these concerns in their agendas. Our demands are aimed at the overall welfare of teachers and students across the city,” said Sadanand Raorane, president, MahaMumbai Shikshan Sanstha Sanghatana.
Tax waiver requested
The organisation has also sought a complete waiver of property tax for schools operating in the metropolitan region, timely disbursal of RTE grants, exemption of teachers from non-academic duties, additional financial grants for BMC and government schools beyond salaries, and state-provided facilities at board exam centres.
The manifesto further calls for effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), including the appointment of qualified teachers for arts, sports, music and computer education in all schools, along with trained counsellors.
Post-election break
Members of the Maharashtra Progressive Teachers Association have demanded a holiday on January 16, as teachers and non-teaching staff will be on election duty on January 14 and 15. The association said the break would serve as compensation for continuous duty and the loss of the Makar Sankranti holiday.
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