Thane, Feb 9 A day before the Maharashtra state board exams for Class 12 begin, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) appealed to auto-rickshaw drivers and owners in Thane district not to refuse requests for rides, ensuring that students reach their examination centres on time. The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC or Class 12) examinations are beginning across Maharashtra from Tuesday (February 10), while the Secondary School Certificate (SSC or Class 10) tests are scheduled from February 20. In a statement issued here, NCP (SP)'s Thane district president Manoj Pradhan said that Thane city is currently facing severe traffic congestion, which could pose difficulties for students commuting to examination centres. He pointed out that public transport buses are likely to be delayed due to traffic snarls, forcing many students and parents to rely on auto-rickshaws for timely travel. "Considering past experiences, there have been several instances where auto-rickshaw drivers have refused fares. At least during the examination period, auto-rickshaw drivers should cooperate and ensure that students are dropped at their respective examination centres without any inconvenience," Pradhan emphasised. He stated that written appeals have been sent to all auto-rickshaw associations in Thane district, urging them to sensitize drivers about the importance of extending support to students during this crucial time. He appealed to auto-rickshaw unions to take a humanitarian approach and ensure smooth transportation of students appearing for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. In an official release issued here, the Thane Zilla Parishad informed that a total of 1,08,054 students have registered to appear for HSC examinations at 193 centres across the district. As many as 1,19,742 students are slated to write SSC examinations at 326 centres in the district, the release added.
Thane, Feb 9 A day before the Maharashtra state board exams for Class 12 begin, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) appealed to auto-rickshaw drivers and owners in Thane district not to refuse requests for rides, ensuring that students reach their examination centres on time. The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC or Class 12) examinations are beginning across Maharashtra from Tuesday (February 10), while the Secondary School Certificate (SSC or Class 10) tests are scheduled from February 20. In a statement issued here, NCP (SP)'s Thane district president Manoj Pradhan said that Thane city is currently facing severe traffic congestion, which could pose difficulties for students commuting to examination centres. He pointed out that public transport buses are likely to be delayed due to traffic snarls, forcing many students and parents to rely on auto-rickshaws for timely travel. "Considering past experiences, there have been several instances where auto-rickshaw drivers have refused fares. At least during the examination period, auto-rickshaw drivers should cooperate and ensure that students are dropped at their respective examination centres without any inconvenience," Pradhan emphasised. He stated that written appeals have been sent to all auto-rickshaw associations in Thane district, urging them to sensitize drivers about the importance of extending support to students during this crucial time. He appealed to auto-rickshaw unions to take a humanitarian approach and ensure smooth transportation of students appearing for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. In an official release issued here, the Thane Zilla Parishad informed that a total of 1,08,054 students have registered to appear for HSC examinations at 193 centres across the district. As many as 1,19,742 students are slated to write SSC examinations at 326 centres in the district, the release added.