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Bhandup civic school closure, students forced to walk 3 km due to delayed renovation

Mumbai: The Khindipada Marathi medium school in Bhandup has been closed for over two years, originally for renovation work that has yet to begin. All students were initially transferred to a local hall where all classes were held together. However, as the school building dating back to 1971 remains untouched, the children were later shifted to another Municipal Corporation school in Tulshetpada, about three kilometers away. With no public transportation available during school hours, the students are forced to walk the long distance daily, taking 30 to 40 minutes each way. Local residents noted that although a BEST bus runs on this route, it only operates in the afternoon, making it ineffective for morning commutes. The long and difficult walk has caused several students to leave the municipal system and enroll in private schools instead. Shivnath Darade of the Maharashtra State Teachers Council condemned the situation in a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, stating, "The Khindipada Municipal Marathi school has come to an end due to the negligence of senior officials. A new school building must be constructed and the Khindipada school restarted as soon as possible. " You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Repeated attempts to reach the BMC education department via phone and messages went unanswered. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !