Maharashtra government triples salaries of madrasa teachers, announces welfare measures for minority
Mumbai: In a move potentially aimed at appeasing the Muslim minority and backward communities ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the Maharashtra BJP-led Mahayuti government announced several key initiatives in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday.
One of the significant decisions was the increase in salaries of madrasa teachers under the Zakir Hussain Madrasa Modernization Scheme. Primary madrasa teachers with D.Ed degrees will now receive Rs 16,000 per month, up from Rs 6,000, while secondary teachers with B.Ed degrees will see their pay rise from Rs 8,000 to Rs 18,000. The scheme encourages madrasas to integrate modern subjects like science, mathematics, sociology, English, Marathi, Hindi, and Urdu alongside religious studies.
Additionally, the government approved a proposal to raise the working capital of the Maulana Azad Financial Corporation from Rs 600 crore to Rs 1,000 crore. This increased capital will be used to provide financial assistance to the minority community for various purposes.
In another major decision, the cabinet also approved the formation of welfare cooperative boards for several communities, including Shimpi, Gavali, Lad Shakiya-Wani, Lohar, and Nam Panth. Each board will receive Rs 50 crore in investment capital for social and community activities.
The government also passed a resolution to request the Union government to raise the income limit for the ‘non-creamy layer’ category from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh per year, allowing more individuals to benefit from reservation policies in the Other Backward Class (OBC) category.
The Maharashtra cabinet also approved a draft ordinance granting constitutional status to the Maharashtra State Scheduled Caste Commission. The ordinance, which is set to be tabled in the next legislative session, includes the creation of 27 new posts for the commission.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
