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BMC School Notebooks Have Fewer Pages

BMC school notebooks found with fewer pages, opposition alleges loss. Notebooks had 16-8 pages less than specified.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 05 September 2026 at 07:30 am
BMC School Notebooks Have Fewer Pages

A controversy has erupted over the BMC school notebooks, with the opposition alleging a loss of ₹1.5 crore. According to Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, the notebooks that were supposed to contain 196 pages and 96 pages actually had 180 pages and 88-90 pages, respectively.

The discrepancy in the number of pages has raised questions about the procurement process and the quality of the notebooks. The opposition has demanded an investigation into the matter, citing a potential loss of ₹1.5 crore to the civic body.

The BMC had procured the notebooks for distribution to students in its schools. However, when the notebooks were checked, it was found that they had fewer pages than specified. The opposition has alleged that this could be a case of corruption and has demanded that the BMC take action against those responsible.

The BMC has not commented on the issue so far. The civic body is responsible for providing quality education to students in its schools, and the controversy over the notebooks has raised concerns about its ability to do so.

The issue has also highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the procurement process. The opposition has demanded that the BMC make public the details of the procurement process, including the tendering process and the rates at which the notebooks were purchased.

The controversy over the notebooks is not an isolated incident. There have been several instances in the past where the BMC has faced allegations of corruption and irregularities in its procurement processes. The civic body has been working to improve its procurement processes and ensure greater transparency and accountability.

The BMC schools cater to a large number of students in the city, and the quality of education provided to them is a matter of concern. The controversy over the notebooks has highlighted the need for the BMC to ensure that it provides quality educational materials to its students.

In conclusion, the controversy over the BMC school notebooks has raised concerns about the procurement process and the quality of educational materials provided to students. The BMC needs to take action to address these concerns and ensure that it provides quality education to its students.

Frequently asked questions

How many pages were missing from the BMC school notebooks?

The notebooks had 16-8 pages less than specified.

How much loss has the opposition alleged in the BMC school notebook controversy?

The opposition has alleged a loss of ₹1.5 crore.

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