Rajasthan State PCS

• 07 Jul 2023

5 New Hostels for Scheduled Caste Students

Why in News?

On July 6, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 14 crore for the construction of 5 new hostels for Scheduled Caste students in the state.

Key Points:

• New buildings of Savitribai Phule Scheduled Caste Girls Hostel for SC students will be constructed at Malakheda in Alwar district, Suratgarh in Sriganganagar district, Raipur in Pali district and Kanod in Udaipur district whereas Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Scheduled Caste Boys Hostel at Jaitasar in Churu district.
• A provision of Rs 2.80 crore has been made for each hostel. These hostels will have a capacity of 50-50 students.
• With this approval of the Chief Minister, scheduled caste students will be able to build a better future by getting education easily.
• It is worth mentioning that the Chief Minister had made an announcement in this regard in the budget for the year 2023-24.

Gurusharan Chhabra Public Awareness Campaign for Liquor Abstinence

Why In News?

According to the information provided by the Rajasthan Information and Public Relations Department on July 5, 2023, the state government Shri Gurusharan Chhabra Public Awareness Campaign.

Key Points

• Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 2.5 crore for a three-month action plan in this regard.
• With this decision of the Chief Minister, publicity and public awareness will be spread across the state through radio, television, community radio, print media, social media, NGOs and civil society.
• Also, abstinence workshops will be organized in schools, colleges and coaching centres.
• It is worth mentioning that the announcement in this regard was made by the Chief Minister in the budget 2023-24.