MUMBAI: Members of the legislative council voiced concern about children dropping out of schools as parents are unable to pay the fees.
MLC Kapil Patil said children are being withdrawn from school, not being allowed to attend online classes as parents are unable to pay fees due to the pandemic and lockdown. Patil said there are at least a lakh children, who no longer attend school.
“There are over 35% of children who cannot attend school as parents cannot afford a smart phone,” he said. Similar concerns were raised by Bhai Jagtap and Vinayak Mete. Council chairman Ramraje Nimbalkar directed the government to hold a meeting on this.
