Teachers` organisations state-wide have issued a strong warning, vowing to intensify their protest efforts if the state government proceeds with its proposed cluster school policy. Various teacher unions and organisations dedicated to teachers` welfare have unequivocally voiced their opposition.

The primary aim of the Maharashtra government is to consolidate primary and secondary schools with enrolments of 20 students or fewer and merge them into one cluster school.. According to data provided by the state government, there are 14,783 schools in the state with enrolments of 20 students or fewer. The state government`s decision is facing strong opposition from educational activists and teachers who believe it will result in teacher unemployment and student dropouts. Students may be deterred by the financial and safety concerns associated with long commutes to school.