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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Muniratna should be expelled from BJP: Dinesh Gundurao
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao has demanded the expulsion of BJP MLA Muniratna from the party, urging the BJP to demonstrate its commitment to justice and fairness to the people of Karnataka.
Taking to micro blogging platform, X on Tuesday, Gundurao remarked, “BJP MLA Muniratna’s casteist comments against the Vokkaliga community have been confirmed by the FSL report submitted to the SIT. He not only demeaned the Vokkaliga community but also made derogatory remarks about the women of the community.”
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He further alleged, “It has been established that Muniratna is not only a casteist but also a misogynist. Despite this, the BJP continues to support him, proving yet again its anti-women stance. The BJP’s backing of Muniratna exposes its hypocrisy in claiming ‘Hindus are one.’”
Gundurao also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan, "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao," calling it "ridiculous" in light of the BJP’s alleged support for individuals accused of mistreating women. He urged the BJP to take action and protect the dignity of women and vulnerable communities in the state.
ಒಕ್ಕಲಿಗ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಶಾಸಕ @MunirathnaMLA ಜಾತಿ ನಿಂದನೆ ಮಾಡಿರುವುದು ಈಗ ಎಸ್ ಐ ಟಿ ಗೆ ದೊರಕಿರುವ ಎಫ್ಎಸ್ಎಲ್ ವರದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಬೀತಾಗಿದೆ. ಮುನಿರತ್ನ ಒಕ್ಕಲಿಗ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಕುರಿತು ಕೀಳಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿರುವುದಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಆ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆಯೂ ನಾಲಿಗೆ ಹರಿಬಿಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
— Dinesh Gundu Rao/ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) November 26, 2024
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