The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has inaugurated a newly constructed municipal school complex at Tilak Marg in Ghatkopar East, offering students access to modern infrastructure, technology-enabled learning and inclusive educational facilities.
The ground-plus-six-storey building was inaugurated on August 16, 2026, in the presence of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and local MLA Parag Shah. The ceremony was attended by civic officials, elected representatives, students, parents and residents.
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The new Tilak Marg Municipal School Complex currently accommodates four BMC schools with a combined enrolment of 789 students, including preschool children.
The schools operating from the premises are:
A new English-medium preschool is also being introduced at the complex.
Students from areas such as Kamaraj Nagar, Vikrant Circle, Ramabai Sahakar Nagar, Rajawadi, Netaji Nagar, Cheda Nagar, Garodia Nagar, Tilak Marg, Chembur and Vikhroli are expected to benefit from the upgraded facilities.
The new BMC school building has been designed to create a contemporary learning environment for students. It includes 38 classrooms, 25 smaller rooms, an auditorium and 14 additional facility rooms.
The complex also features several specialised facilities, including:
These facilities are intended to support academic learning while also promoting students' scientific curiosity, creativity, mental well-being and overall development.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said the development of modern school complexes would help create a positive and energetic environment for students.
She also highlighted efforts to provide BMC school students with opportunities to visit reputed institutions, including the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). According to the Mayor, initiatives such as 'Science Monday' and 'Math Thursday' are being promoted to encourage greater interest in science and mathematics.
Tawde also noted the achievements of BMC school students and said several municipal school students have earned recognition through their accomplishments. She pointed out that both she and Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Education) Dr Prachi Jambhekar are alumni of BMC schools.
The Mayor further said that 27 essential school-use items are being provided free of cost to students studying in BMC schools.
At the inauguration ceremony, local MLA Parag Shah announced a personal contribution of Rs 5 lakh towards various requirements and utilities of the new school complex.
Shah praised the design and construction of the building and emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene on the premises. He also stressed the need to ensure student safety while continuing to improve the quality of education.
Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Education) Dr Prachi Jambhekar provided details about the redevelopment project, stating that the earlier school building at the location had become dilapidated.
Following completion of the new structure, schools operating from different locations were shifted to the new premises in phases after the start of the new academic year.
The complex comes under the N Ward of the BMC and is located in Ward 132.
The new Tilak Marg Municipal School Complex is part of the civic body's efforts to strengthen infrastructure in municipal schools and provide students with access to modern educational resources.
By bringing multiple schools and specialised learning facilities together in a single building, the BMC aims to create a safer, more inclusive and technology-focused learning environment for children from different parts of the eastern suburbs.
The civic administration expects the facility to contribute to improving educational standards and set a new benchmark for municipal school infrastructure in Mumbai.