Led 15,000 to 20,000 teachers on a historic 5-day, 170 km foot-march in freezing cold. As a result the government announced a 20% grant.
Demanding immediate salary grants, 15,000 to 20,000 unaided teachers led by Jagdale Sir walked 170 km in 5 days, braving the bitter cold. The historic march reached the Nagpur winter session. Bowing to this huge gathering, the government finally announced a 20% grant for unaided schools for the first time.