Bhiwandi, Aug 27: The city of power looms marked an educational milestone with the inauguration of its first municipal digital classroom at the historic Municipal Urdu School. This achievement is a result of the concerted efforts of the MLA Raees Sheikh.
The newly introduced digital classroom aims to modernize municipal schools and level the playing field for students compared to private institutions. This initiative started at one of the oldest municipal Urdu schools, previously shut down due to inadequate facilities. The digital classroom features a 55-inch television for online learning, writing capabilities, a digital syllabus for grades 1 to 4, Wi-Fi, and CCTV cameras. The classroom’s walls are painted with vibrant colors and educational cartoons, creating an engaging environment.
The grand opening at School No. 65 was attended by former teachers, students, families, and local residents, who were impressed by the modern facility. MLA Raees Sheikh, who inaugurated the classroom, highlighted that Bhiwandi’s government schools would become a model for Maharashtra. He announced plans to implement similar digital classrooms in all municipal schools, with 20 schools in the Eastern constituency currently undergoing upgrades. School No. 65 is the first to be completed, and Sheikh committed to ensuring that municipal schools are equipped with facilities comparable to private institutions.
Previously, School No. 65, located on Kalyan Road in the As-Bibi area, operated for 63 years in a small, dilapidated room with minimal amenities, including a lack of drinking water and sanitation. Despite operating for over six decades, these needs were ignored by educational authorities. After media reports, the State Human Rights Commission ordered improvements, but instead, the corporation closed the school and relocated students. Responding to local protests and educational disruption, MLA Raees Sheikh recognized the need for a new building. He allocated ₹60 lakh for construction on nearby PWD land and ₹7.5 lakh for a digital classroom in the old building. While construction of the new building is ongoing, efforts to improve educational facilities continue.
