As if the long list of 'days' which schools have to celebrate was not enough, they have been burdened with observing Vigilance Awareness Week. The state government has asked schools to observe this week from October 29 to November 3. Schools have been asked to give anti-corruption lessons to children with a variety of programmes held during this time, such as experts' speeches, workshops, discussions etc.

This new order by the state government hasn't been received well by schools. Principals have expressed disappointment over it. "It is not a subject such young children should be introduced to at school level. By observing such a week we are introducing them to the concept of corruption, bribes etc. This is just another additional non-academic work burden on schools," said Prashant Redij, secretary of the Mumbai Principals' Association.