Haryana

• 11 Jul 2022

Backward Classes Commission will be Constituted Afresh

Why in News?

• On July 10, 2022, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the formation of the Backward Classes Commission afresh, giving a big gift to the people of backward classes at the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara in Kurukshetra.

Key Points

• Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that after its formation, all the problems of the society will be taken care of by this Commission. It will be ensured that the benefits of all the schemes reach the beneficiaries through the Commission.
• The Chief Minister said that the State Government has constituted a separate Commission or Board for the welfare of all sections of the people who have been left behind in the race for progress due to some reasons.
• Manohar Lal Khattar said that the government has run more than 300 schemes for the social, economic and educational upliftment of backward classes, scheduled castes and the poor. Haryana is the first state in the country to provide 618 services of 47 departments online through 117 Antyodaya Bhawans and about 20,000 Atal Seva Kendra in the state to provide their benefits under one roof.
• On this occasion, Manohar Lal Khattar also announced the construction of a community center in the name of Lakkhi Shah Banjara in Kurukshetra Municipality.