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As if census, election duty etc weren't enough, civic teachers in Thane now have to ensure that localities around their schools are open defecation free. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has started an initiative against open defecation, and its school teachers have been asked to conduct awareness rallies and other activities in nearby slums. With the beginning of the new academic year and approaching unit tests, teachers are angry with this additional task given to them.