Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Mumbai's Landmarks Become Classrooms for Underprivileged Children on Independence Day
On Independence Day, some children in Mumbai are going on a very special trip.
Children who study in BMC schools will get to visit famous places in the city.
These places include the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan and the memorial of Lokmanya Tilak.
The trip is called 'The City is the Classroom.'
Two groups, Cityflo and Salaam Bombay Foundation, are hosting this trip.
The idea is that children can learn about Mumbai's history, culture and heritage by seeing famous places in real life.
Some children will take photos of the trip with their cameras.
Their photos will help other people see the city from the children's point of view.
It is a fun way to learn outside a regular classroom.
Cityflo and Salaam Bombay Foundation are hosting 'The City is the Classroom,' a one-day sightseeing and learning experience for BMC school children this Independence Day.
Children will explore iconic South Mumbai landmarks including the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, Lokmanya Tilak's memorial and August Kranti Maidan.
The initiative aims to help underserved children learn about Mumbai's history, culture and heritage through real-world experiences beyond conventional classrooms.
Students from Salaam Bombay Foundation's Arts and Media Academies will document the journey through photography.
The itinerary also includes the Sir JJ School of Art's Art Gallery and the Paradox Museum.
- Who
- Children from BMC schools, with students from Salaam Bombay Foundation's Arts and Media Academies documenting the journey; the initiative is hosted by Cityflo and Salaam Bombay Foundation.
- What
- A one-day sightseeing and learning initiative called 'The City is the Classroom' that turns iconic Mumbai landmarks into classrooms.
- When
- This Independence Day.
- Where
- South Mumbai landmarks: the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, Lokmanya Tilak's memorial, August Kranti Maidan, the Sir JJ School of Art's Art Gallery and the Paradox Museum.
- Why
- To help underserved children learn about Mumbai's history, culture and heritage through real-world experiences beyond conventional classrooms.
- Initiative
- The City is the Classroom
- Organizers
- Cityflo and Salaam Bombay Foundation
- Participants
- Children from BMC schools; students from Salaam Bombay Foundation's Arts and Media Academies
- Date
- Independence Day
- City
- Mumbai (South Mumbai)
- Landmarks
- Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, Lokmanya Tilak's memorial, August Kranti Maidan, Sir JJ School of Art's Art Gallery, Paradox Museum
- Goal
- Help underserved children learn Mumbai's history, culture and heritage through real-world experiences