Many Important Decisions were Taken in the Meeting of Chhattisgarh Tribal Advisory Council | 17 Jan 2023

Why In News?

Several important decisions were taken in the meeting of Chhattisgarh Tribal Advisory Council held in Raipur under the chairmanship of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 16, 2023.

Key points

• The meeting recommended the approval of the Reservation (Amendment) Bill for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Bill-2022 and The Chhattisgarh Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Bill-2022 passed in the Chhattisgarh Assembly.
• Significantly, in the said reservation bill, there is a provision of 32 percent reservation for scheduled tribes category. If it is not approved, various sections as well as scheduled tribe are facing difficulties in recruitment in jobs and admission in educational institutions. In view of this, its approval was recommended in the important meeting organized by the Chhattisgarh Tribal Advisory Council.
• It was also decided in the meeting to send a proposal to the Central Government not to privatize Nagarnar Steel Plant.
• The Chief Minister informed the meeting that prompt action will be taken against those who disturb community harmony in scheduled areas.