Thane: Marking the commencement of the 2026-27 academic year, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde delivered an inspiring address at Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) School No. 23—the very institution where he studied as a child. Speaking at the Shala Praveshotsav (School Welcome Festival), Shinde drew from his personal journey to motivate students, emphasizing that humble beginnings cannot limit one’s potential.
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LIVE । ठाणे शालेय शैक्षणिक वर्ष २०२६-२७च्या पहिल्या दिवसानिमित्त आयोजित 'शाळा प्रवेशोत्सव' कार्यक्रम - लाईव्ह https://t.co/gvm8eVxNwW
— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) June 15, 2026
महापालिका, जिल्हा परिषद किंवा सरकारी शाळांमध्ये शिकणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांनी न्यूनगंड बाळगू नये, असे आवाहन करत देशाचे लोकप्रिय प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय नरेंद्र मोदीजी, माजी राष्ट्रपती डॉ.एपीजे अब्दुल कलाम, डॉ.अनिल काकोडकर अशी अनेक महान व्यक्तिमत्त्वं अशाच शाळांतून घडल्याचे उदाहरण दिले.… https://t.co/NmPvyHDX8u pic.twitter.com/JrEHwPPfwl
— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) June 15, 2026
The Deputy Chief Minister urged students attending municipal, Zilla Parishad, and government schools to reject any inferiority complex.
"Your background does not dictate your destiny; your grit and perseverance do," Shinde stated.
To inspire the audience, he cited global achievers who graduated from public schools, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and nuclear scientist Dr. Anil Kakodkar.
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— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) June 15, 2026
शाळेच्या पहिल्या दिवशी ठाण्यातील किसन नगर येथील शाळा क्रमांक २३ मध्ये शाळा प्रवेशोत्सवाचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते. या निमित्ताने विद्यार्थ्यांना शुभेच्छा देत संवाद साधला.
यावेळी शाळेच्या पहिल्या दिवशी विद्यार्थांचे पुस्तकं आणि गुलाबपुष्प देऊन स्वागत केले. यानंतर… pic.twitter.com/FATwpQdxz6
Key Directives and Educational Reforms
Shinde outlined the state’s progressive vision for public education through several key initiatives:
Infrastructure Commitments: Under the “Mukhyamantri Majhi Shala, Sundar Shala” initiative, the government guarantees zero funding shortages to ensure state-of-the-art facilities.
Administrative Accountability: Civic authorities have been ordered to conduct surprise inspections to audit school cleanliness, drinking water, and washroom hygiene.
— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) June 15, 2026
Balanced Growth: Shinde cautioned against mobile phone addiction, encouraging a healthy balance between academics and outdoor sports.
Inclusive Pedagogy: Teachers were instructed to give equal attention to every student, from the front row to the last bench, fostering an environment where children feel free to ask questions.
Concluding his address, Shinde shared a poignant message: "If you wish to fly high, strengthen your wings; before you dream, awaken your vision."
The event was attended by Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpaleodkar, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, and other prominent local dignitaries.
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