Teachers have erupted in anger as the Mumbai suburban collector has assigned them an additional non-academic duty. Amidst the ongoing SSC and HSC exams and when assessment activities are in full swing, teachers have been tasked with conducting geo-mapping surveys of madrassas in the city.

In a directive issued on Thursday evening, the Education Inspector of Mumbai North mandated 126 surplus teachers from schools under his jurisdiction to conduct geo-mapping of madrassas. What has further agitated teachers is the threat issued by the Education Inspector of Mumbai North, warning of salary deductions for those who fail to attend the scheduled meeting on Friday.