Demands unfulfilled claims schools' body, against reopening in protest
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Rajya Shikshan Sanstha Mahamandal (MRSSM), a statewide association representing trusts that manage educational institutes, has decided not to reopen schools on June 23 to protest against the 'neglect' of pending demands.
MRSSM general secretary Ravindra Fadnavis said on Friday that the state has long ignored requests from schools, ranging from pending RTE payments to infrastructure, and these need to be resolved as a priority.
MRSSM stated that their key demands include property tax exemptions for educational institutions, residential electricity rates for aided schools, a free solar energy policy, permanent recognition under the Right to Education Act, the immediate release of ₹2,400 crore in pending RTE student fee reimbursements, and the recruitment of clerical and Class IV staff.
Additionally, they have called for the immediate cancellation of the March 15 govt decision regarding school staff approvals, which MRSSM deemed unjust and infringing on their jurisdiction.
While MRSSM has a statewide presence, it is not clear how many schools will remain closed. Many schools are members of multiple associations and do not always follow the diktats of all their groups. However, with MRSSM being an association of trusts/societies, it is expected that hundreds of schools affiliated with the state board may remain closed.
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Former MLC (teachers' constituency) Nago Ganar, MRSSM divisional secretary Kishore Masurkar, and academic Rajendra Zade, who were present at Friday's press meet, supported Fadnavis' stance.
MRSSM demanded an urgent meeting with the state education department. Fadnavis said, "For a long time, we were in touch with the govt over the demands. Every time they hold a meeting, give some assurance, and the issue is forgotten by them.
We do not want such superficial commitments from the govt; rather, something concrete should happen."
While the new academic session began on June 16 for the rest of Maharashtra, schools in Vidarbha are scheduled to start on June 23. Fadnavis said, "We have communicated our decision to keep schools closed to the state govt but have not heard back from them."
MRSSM is preparing for a long haul, saying that if the govt does not respond on time, then their agitation may prolong beyond the June 23 date.
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Rajya Shikshan Sanstha Mahamandal (MRSSM), a statewide association representing trusts that manage educational institutes, has decided not to reopen schools on June 23 to protest against the 'neglect' of pending demands. MRSSM general secretary Ravindra Fadnavis said on Friday that the state has long ignored requests from schools, ranging from pending RTE payments to infrastructure, and these need to be resolved as a priority.
MRSSM stated that their key demands include property tax exemptions for educational institutions, residential electricity rates for aided schools, a free solar energy policy, permanent recognition under the Right to Education Act, the immediate release of ₹2,400 crore in pending RTE student fee reimbursements, and the recruitment of clerical and Class IV staff. Additionally, they have called for the immediate cancellation of the March 15 govt decision regarding school staff approvals, which MRSSM deemed unjust and infringing on their jurisdiction.
While MRSSM has a statewide presence, it is not clear how many schools will remain closed. Many schools are members of multiple associations and do not always follow the diktats of all their groups. However, with MRSSM being an association of trusts/societies, it is expected that hundreds of schools affiliated with the state board may remain closed.
Former MLC (teachers' constituency) Nago Ganar, MRSSM divisional secretary Kishore Masurkar, and academic Rajendra Zade, who were present at Friday's press meet, supported Fadnavis' stance.
MRSSM demanded an urgent meeting with the state education department. Fadnavis said, "For a long time, we were in touch with the govt over the demands. Every time they hold a meeting, give some assurance, and the issue is forgotten by them. We do not want such superficial commitments from the govt; rather, something concrete should happen."
While the new academic session began on June 16 for the rest of Maharashtra, schools in Vidarbha are scheduled to start on June 23. Fadnavis said, "We have communicated our decision to keep schools closed to the state govt but have not heard back from them."
MRSSM is preparing for a long haul, saying that if the govt does not respond on time, then their agitation may prolong beyond the June 23 date.
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