Several students of civic-run schools have been missing out on online education due to their inability to have internet access
The NMMC last week declared that it will pay Rs 500 to each student for their mobile internet connection. Representation pic
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Pandurang Kengar, secretary of the Mumbai School Principals’ Association, said, “The pandemic has led to major academic loss for students, especially those coming from underprivileged sections of the society. In such a situation, the NMMC’s decision is welcome. The BMC should do the same as we too have children in Mumbai facing similar problems.”
