Rajasthan State Avanti Bai Lodhi Board formed

• 25 Jul 2023

Why in News?

According to the information given by the Rajasthan Information and Public Relations Department on July 24, 2023, the Rajasthan State Avanti Bai Lodhi Board has been constituted to survey the condition of the Lodhi (Lodha) society, provide basic facilities and give suggestions to remove backwardness. The Chief Minister has approved the proposal to this effect.

Key Points:

• The Board will consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and 3 non-official members. Along with this, the Commissioner/Director/Government Secretary or their representatives of the Industries Department, School Education (Primary/Secondary) and Sanskrit Education Department, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Labour Department, Social Justice and Empowerment Department or their representatives will be official members in the board.
• Deputy Director level officer of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department will act as Secretary on the Board.
• In addition, the Managing Director, Rajasthan State Other Backward Classes Finance and Development Cooperative Corporation Limited or his representative will be a special invitee to the Board.
• Social Justice and Empowerment Department will be the administrative department for the Board.
• It is worth mentioning that an announcement in this regard was made earlier by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
• The purpose of the formation of this board is to propose various schemes for the welfare of the Lodhi (Lodha) society, to coordinate with various departments regarding the various public welfare schemes being run at present, to give suggestions for the educational and economic upgradation of the society and to promote employment. This board will also give suggestions to bring the traditional businesses of the society to a profitable position with the help of new technology.