Vacation is over long ago and students are already engrossed with studies at school.
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Wet spell for BMC students continues
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Vacation is over long ago and students are already engrossed with studies at school.
However, a majority of students studying in BMC schools have yet to start their academic year, thanks to false promises from the civic body's education department.
The distribution work is on. There is a delay because of the vast number," said Abasaheb Jadhav, education officer, BMC. He admitted that the gear have not reached many schools.
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"Most teachers believe the education department failed in its motive of attracting students.
Many parents are not sending there children to school," said Ramesh Joshi, general secretary, BMC teachers' union.
Those who have got the school gear say they are of the wrong size.
Promised
The BMC had said it would provide two uniforms, shoes, socks, tiffin box, raincoat, water bottle and stationary to every student.
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