Rajasthan

• 11 Apr 2023

Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Launched the Helpline of Departmental 'Whatsapp Chatbot'

Why in News?

On 10 April 2023, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Tikaram Jully virtually inaugurated 'Whatsapp Chatbot' to provide information and other facilities through WhatsApp to the beneficiaries related to departmental schemes using information technology in the field of m-governance.

Key Points

• Services related to Social Security, Pension Schemes, Scholarship Schemes, Palanhar, Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Scheme and Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana are being made available at the initial level through WhatsApp chatbot.
• In the case of beneficiaries applying through E-Mitra, the fee is borne by the applicant, but applying on the link available through the WhatsApp chatbot can save both time and money with ease and ease.
• Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Tikaram Jully said that the benefits of these schemes can be availed by applying on the departmental WhatsApp chatbot mobile number 9462745980.

Public Holiday Declared on Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti

Why in News?

On 10 April 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal of a public holiday on Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti (April 11). Till now, Phule Jayanti was an optional holiday.

Key Points

• Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has taken this decision keeping in mind the sentiments of the common people and the demands of public representatives.
• It is known that Women and Child Development Minister Mamta Bhupesh, State President of National Phule Brigade Team Rajasthan Dinesh Kumar Saini, Lokesh Malakar from Nagaur Parbatsar including various social organizations and people's representatives had demanded to declare a public holiday.
• It is noteworthy that Mahatma Phule played an important role in eradicating untouchability from the country and empowering society. He did the work of freeing society from evils, and connecting girls and Dalits with education. He also made organized efforts for the rights of farmers and labourers.
• It may be noted that on January 28, the optional holiday of Lord Shri Devnarayan Jayanti was also declared a public holiday by the state government. With this, now the number of public holidays in the state has increased to 30 and the number of optional holidays to 20.