During a press conference at Jai Hind College in Mumbai, Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse interacted with representatives from more than 65 associations of teachers and non-teaching staff across the state. The conversation addressed key topics including teacher shortages, budget constraints, and difficulties in infrastructure growth.

The education department of the state school system plans to renovate the infrastructure of government schools throughout the state, even with constrained funding. Education minister Dadaji Bhuse stated that the state government is developing different fundraising methods to tackle financial limitations and enhance school facility.

Emphasizing the requirement for creative funding options, Bhuse remarked, "For years, non-salary grants for schools have been insufficient. We are studying schemes to raise additional funds for infrastructural development. A comprehensive plan is in its final stages, focusing on innovative ways to address financial constraints."

One of the new requests made during the meeting was for subsidies on school electricity bills, which are presently charged at commercial rates. Bhuse guaranteed participants that the matter would be addressed with the finance and power ministries. Furthermore, he revealed intentions to investigate solar energy options, with the goal of enabling schools to be self-reliant in power.

Bhuse's method aligns with the initiatives introduced by the previous school education minister, Deepak Kesarkar, who suggested alternative funding methods such as leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to support schools. Another contentious proposal during Kesarkar’s time was the unification of smaller schools to pool resources and enhance infrastructure. However, both plans encountered disapproval. Stakeholders raised concerns regarding adopted schools potentially losing their identity and the possibility of small institutions closing because of mergers.

Susieben Shah, the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR), announced that the Balrakshak sessions, which last three to four hours, will emphasize training school personnel on child protection regulations and support systems. "The sessions will cover the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the role of Sakhi Savitri and student safety committees, and mental health support for students affected by incidents."