Maharashtra's New Commissions: Empowering SC and ST Communities
The Maharashtra government is introducing bills to establish separate state commissions for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities, following the approval of the state's cabinet. This move mirrors existing national commissions and aims to address distinct issues within these communities effectively with independent functioning bodies.
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The Maharashtra government is taking significant steps by proposing bills to create independent commissions for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. This initiative comes in the wake of cabinet approval and follows the national precedent set by similar bodies.
The Chief Minister's Office emphasized the necessity of these separate commissions to cater to the specific issues faced by SC and ST communities. These commissions will function independently, thereby ensuring focused attention and better governance.
The proposed structure includes leaders from tribal backgrounds, legal experts, social workers, and experienced former officials, with a tenure of three years. This alignment seeks to bolster social justice and effective administration within these communities in Maharashtra.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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