In a unique step to promote rural education and improve enrolment in government schools, the Kaniyadol Kokarda Gram Panchayat has passed a resolution to waive property tax for families enrolling their children in the local Zilla Parishad (ZP) school for the academic year 2025–26.
The resolution was unanimously adopted during a recent general body meeting of the panchayat. The initiative was proposed by Sarpanch Lal Mohammad Maladhari, who emphasized the urgent need to reverse the trend of declining student enrolment in government-run schools and expand access to quality education within the village.
The proposal received widespread support from all panchayat members, including Deputy Sarpanch Sangeeta Borkar and members Rama Masram, Sandeep Dongre, Ashok Borkar, Malti Lonare, Kalavati Gawande, Narayan Tale, and Jitendra Daware, who also serves as the Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.
Officials believe this initiative will not only ease the financial burden on rural families but also encourage higher enrolment in the village’s ZP school. Community members have lauded the resolution, describing it as a progressive model that could be replicated by other panchayats across the state.
In recent years, the Kaniyadol Kokarda Gram Panchayat has made notable efforts to strengthen local education infrastructure. These include donating computer systems to the ZP school, providing free school bags and ID cards to students, and promoting digital learning within classrooms.
Villagers have welcomed the latest move as another positive step toward ensuring equal educational opportunities for all children, particularly those in rural areas where access to resources can be limited.
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