Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Mumbai Meeting Addresses Education Sector Issues
A big meeting happened in Mumbai on January 10, 2026, where lots of important people from schools and education groups talked about problems they are facing.
They discussed things like how to follow the Right to Education law, getting money back for fees, putting cameras in schools, and how much rent schools have to pay.
They also talked about teachers having to do extra jobs during elections and how schools should be taxed.
Everyone agreed to ask the big bosses in the government to help solve these problems.
A preparatory meeting was held in Mumbai on January 10, 2026, to address long-pending issues in the education sector.
Key issues discussed included RTE Act admissions, fee reimbursement, CCTV installation, and rent hikes for schools.
Participants also deliberated on non-salary grants, PPP policy, NOC requirements, teacher duties, and taxes.
The meeting resolved to seek judicial remedies and appointments with Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Education Minister.
Around 150 trustees and representatives from various educational bodies attended the meeting.
- Who
- Representatives from various educational bodies and trustees from Mumbai and surrounding regions
- What
- A preparatory meeting to discuss pending issues faced by exam boards and educational institutions
- When
- January 10, 2026
- Where
- Children Welfare Centre, Andheri, Mumbai
- Why
- To determine future policy direction and collective action on critical issues in the education sector
- Date
- January 10, 2026
- Location
- Children Welfare Centre, Andheri, Mumbai
- Organizer
- Mahamumbai Shikshan Sanstha Sanghatana, Mumbai & Thane
- Key Issues Discussed
- RTE Act admissions, fee reimbursement, CCTV installation, rent hikes, non-salary grants, PPP policy, NOC requirements, teacher duties, taxes, National Education Policy
- Participants
- Representatives from various educational bodies and around 150 trustees from Mumbai and surrounding regions
- Action Plan
- Seek appointments with Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Education Minister of Maharashtra