Dr. Ramakrishna Kusmaria takes charge as Chairman of State Backward Classes Commission | 14 Dec 2023

Why in News?

On December 13, 2023, Dr. Ramakrishna Kusmaria reached the Madhya Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission located in Shyamala Hills, Bhopal and assumed the charge of the post of Chairman.

Key Points:

• Dr. Ramakrishna Kusmaria was appointed Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission by the state government. After assuming charge, Dr. Kusmaria obtained information about the activities of the Commission.
• Madhya Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission mainly works as a welfare watchdog for the backward classes in the state. Along with this, the Commission sends recommendations to the state government for adding and deleting castes in the lists of socially and educationally backward castes of the state.
• After assuming charge, Dr. Kusmaria said that he will soon visit the districts and review the schemes related to the welfare of backward classes. Along with this, they will discuss with the local public representatives belonging to the backward classes and understand their problems and get suggestions.