* In order to smoothen the working of the department, new posts have been created in the cadre of officers- two posts of Joint Education officer, four posts of Deputy Education Officer, three posts of superintendents, three posts of administrative officer and 44 posts of beat officers.

* The work of maintenance, cleanliness, supervision, housekeeping, etc of municipal schools is proposed to be entrusted to private contractors/ outside agencies for which a provision of Rs 2.93 crore for primary schools and Rs 1.88 crore for secondary schools has been proposed. This is with a view to secure ISO certification for schools.

* The BMC also plans to start 118 day schools and 12 night schools, the sanctions of which are awaited form the state government.

* Looking at the increasing popularity of English-medium schools, the corporation had earlier decided to start 84 new schools imparting education in English, of which 32 were started in the academic year 2007-08. Plans to launch the remaining English-medium schools are now afoot.

* For students residing in distant places like Manori, Aarey Colony, Turbhe and RC Church, the BMC has proposed to pay them bus fare for a minimum distance. A provision of Rs 0.14 crore has been proposed towards this.

* The BMC also plans to provide full-fledged computer labs to municipal schools, for which a provision of Rs 5.25 crore has been proposed.

* A public participation cell established in the office of the Education Officer will soon have a Child Rights Cell, with the intention of spreading awareness on fundamental rights and to pay attention to redressal of their problems. A provision of Rs 0.10 crore has been proposed.

* An expenditure of Rs 24.47 crore has been proposed for the work of general civil repairs, electrical installation, repairs to electric instruments, furniture, etc. The work of giving school buildings a facelift as well as structural and other repairs has been carried out in 150 school buildings so far. In 2008-2009, the work of major repairs and mechanical, electrical works will be taken up in 179 school buildings.