Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that sensitive implementation of all the schemes being run for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes should be ensured. If there is a need to make necessary changes in the system for this, then that should also be implemented immediately.
The priority of the state government is for the economic, educational and social development of the SC-ST class. That is why it is necessary that the benefits of various schemes and welfare programmes being implemented by the state government for these sections should reach them at any cost.
Chouhan said that there is a need to improve the arrangements for hostels run by the government for scheduled classes. The authorities have to take immediate steps in this regard. He said that the hostels should be fixed and money should be given for repairs.
The Chief Minister asked the concerned officers how many times they visited the hostels. He directed that the Principal Secretary and Commissioner of the department should also visit and make all the arrangements in the hostels perfect. All arrangements including drinking water should be adequate and the superintendents should be dedicated towards their work.
Chouhan said that it is necessary to keep the system transparent. The concerned officials should communicate with the people and engage the committed people. Chouhan said in clear words that the arrangements should be made perfect in 6 months. He also discussed with the officials about the vacant posts.
Chouhan said that the goal of the government is to provide work necessarily to the people of scheduled classes. They should be financially empowered. Also, people belonging to scheduled castes and tribes should be connected with beneficiary-oriented schemes. Chouhan also directed to give forest rights lease. Chouhan clearly said that the deputation conditions are not desirable. Departmental Minister Sushri Meena Singh also stressed that deputation be stopped.
The Chief Minister said that immediate necessary steps should be taken for the appointment of principals in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe areas. He said that initiatives would be taken to revive the corporations of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Chouhan said that a new approach is needed for the social empowerment of this class.
Chouhan said that there should be no delay in taking action on the cases of atrocities related to scheduled classes. The Chief Minister also reviewed the skill upgradation of scheduled classes and hostels and scholarships.
Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Castes Welfare Minister Sushri Meena Singh informed about the implementation and achievement of departmental schemes. She highlighted the issues related to the problems of the Scheduled Castes. She said that the officers should take immediate steps to protect the interests of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Sushri Singh outlined the steps being taken by the Chief Minister Shri Chouhan for the welfare of the people belonging to the Scheduled Castes and expressed hope that the time to come would bring a new message of prosperity for the Scheduled Castes.
Principal Secretary Smt. Pallavi Jain Govil informed about the steps being taken by the government for the Scheduled Castes. She informed that 95 CM Rise Schools would be built at a proposed cost of 1900 crores. Along with this, small construction and strengthening is also proposed in 200 ashrams, hostels and girls education complexes without building. Besides, 72 Eklavya and Girls Education Complex, 37 Auditorium and Special Sports Complex, 53 Cultural Centre and Community Hall and 5 Skill Development Centre are being constructed. Chief Secretary Shri Iqbal Singh Bains, Commissioner Public Relations Shri Raghvendra Singh and other senior officers were present during this.