Futures of 900 civic-run school kids must not be jeopardised
Updated On: 19 October, 2023 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Permissions have been got for reconstruction of the old school, and work needs to begin. Even though speed is of the essence, it must also be work of good quality
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Satellite images of the vacant plot after the building was demolished (right) the Gandhigram school building before demolition
Close to 900 students of a Juhu BMC school, opposite the ISKCON temple have been grappling with uncertainty since 2019. They were relocated to new schools several kilometres away, in Vile Parle and Andheri, after the demolition of their school which was dilapidated. Four years on, the BMC is unable to rebuild their demolished school, citing Coastal Regulation Zone norms.
The BMC also introduced a dedicated BEST bus route to assist these kids with transportation. However, some opted to discontinue their education due to the distance from their place of residence.
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