Mumbai, November 06th, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken another pioneering step towards strengthening holistic education in its schools by partnering with Rangeet, a social enterprise focused on life skills and wellbeing, to introduce the Social Emotional & Ecological Knowledge (SEEK)© program in BMC schools.
This initiative, approved by the Deputy Education Officer and supported by the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Education), reflects BMC’s forward-looking vision of nurturing emotionally intelligent, socially aware and environmentally responsible citizens, ensuring that every child in Mumbai’s municipal schools is prepared not just for exams, but for life. Rangeet hopes to gradually integrate SEEK into the network of over 1,100 BMC schools which serve more than 3 lakh students across Mumbai.
“The BMC is committed to building a stronger, future-ready Mumbai, and this begins with our children. Our efforts can be seen in state-of-the-art smart classrooms and inspiring teachers who facilitate offering the best education to our students across various boards: SSC, ICSE, IGCSE, CBSE and IB. Through Rangeet’s SEEK curriculum, we’re enabling our students to develop future-ready skills: empathy, confidence, critical thinking, digital citizenship and responsibility – qualities that define strong learners, better Mumbaikars and a harmonious society.” said Dr Prachi Jambhekar, Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Education), BMC, Mumbai.
Aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023, SEEK© nurtures knowledge, voice and agency around mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, mindful and safe digital practices, societal equity and the climate crisis. Integrated seamlessly into subjects such as languages, science, social studies and environmental studies, it transforms traditional classrooms into joyful spaces of curiosity and compassion. The SEEK© program complements BMC’s ongoing student wellbeing initiatives, from health and hygiene awareness to digital safety and life skills training.
The program rollout has begun with one-hour training sessions for teachers, empowering them to deliver the SEEK© curriculum with confidence and depth. Implementation will be closely coordinated with BMC’s education department with Rangeet’s digital evaluation tools to ensure consistency and measurable impact.
The initiative kicked off at the inauguration of the new BMC Malvani Township School, where Rangeet co-founders Simran Mulchandani and Karishma Menon conducted an engaging presentation. Students participated with enthusiasm, discovering how stories, songs, and games can build empathy, resilience, and ecological responsibility. The event was attended and presided over by Honourable Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Tourism, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra, who commended the school’s efforts in offering the best education to children including fostering holistic education and essential life skills among children.
“We are honoured to partner with the BMC in this visionary initiative and are grateful for the strong support from Nirlon Ltd, Pratham and ILF. SEEK© is about empowering children to think, feel, and act with awareness of themselves, others, and the planet. Together, we hope to play our part in developing better learners, leaders and carers, thereby shaping a generation that truly reflects Mumbai’s spirit of resilience, creativity and compassion.” said Simran Mulchandani, CEO & Co-founder, Rangeet.
This partnership is a testament to BMC’s leadership in advancing quality education through innovation and collaboration. With OmniActive Improving Lives Foundation (ILF) and Pratham Mumbai Education Initiative providing critical support, and Nirlon Ltd. leading as corporate partner, the initiative is set to reach over 28,000 students across Mumbai in 2025, making ‘Brand BMC’ synonymous with progressive, inclusive education.