Archive · 25 May 2025
Mumbai Civic Workers Return to School, Transform Lives
A group of 23 municipal workers in Mumbai went back to school to take their Class 10 exams.
This was helped by a determined officer who saw the workers were earning less than others and limited in their career options.
They attended night classes and, despite challenges, successfully completed the exams.
This led to promotions and new opportunities for the workers.
The success also highlighted the challenges faced by night school teachers, who do not always get the same benefits.
The initiative was a life-changing experience for the workers, impacting their lives and those of their families.
23 BMC Class IV employees cleared their SSC exams after a year of night classes.
The initiative was spearheaded by Udaykumar Shiroorkar, a municipal officer.
Workers faced challenges balancing work, family, and studies.
Passing the exams led to promotions and better opportunities for the workers.
The story highlights issues around the night school teachers' working conditions.
- Who
- 23 BMC Class IV employees
- What
- A group of BMC workers returned to school and cleared their SSC exams.
- When
- Initiative began in 2016; exams completed in 2017.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To improve career prospects and earning potential.
The BMC Workers' Transformation
Night School Teachers' Perspective
Teacher Compensation and Benefits
The BMC Workers' Transformation
Night school teachers receive inadequate compensation and benefits for their crucial work.
Night School Teachers' Perspective
Night school teachers have day jobs and receive double salaries and benefits, but face different employment conditions.
- Number of Workers
- 23 BMC Class IV employees
- Year Initiative Began
- 2017
- Exam Cleared
- SSC exams (Class 10)
- Night School
- Model Light High School
- Key Supporter
- Udaykumar Shiroorkar
- Method
- Night classes