A high-level review meeting on the implementation of projects for the welfare and development of minorities was held in the chairmanship of Governor Syed Ahmed on June 28.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs, K Rahman Khan was also present in the meeting. In the meeting, Governor said state officials should make most of the central projects and work with dedication in this regard so that the minorities could get what they are entitled for. He asked officials to make the minorities aware of projects run for minorities of the State.
Rahman said there is a need for speedy implementation of schemes meant for welfare and development of minorities. He stressed on regular observation of schemes. The minority affairs minister said scholarship meant for minorities should be made available to them. Besides making people aware of nutrition, registration, bank accounts, sincere efforts should also be made to spread awareness among women.
Proposal for setting up Urdu academy also came up in the meeting. While reviewing Wakf board Union Minister said properties of Wakf should be surveyed in three months. Rahman also said Government of India is ready to provide facilities for modern education to the madrasas however they need to fulfill certain criteria.
Meanwhile, a delegation of Jharkhand State Minorities Commission met with Rahman. The chairman of the commission informed Rahman of the works done by it for social, educational and economic upliftment of minorities. The commission recommended formation of an independent directorate for minorities, creating a cell for monitoring MSDP projects, constituting Urdu academy as well as Bangla and Madrasa board, et al.
Other officials to attend the meeting were Advisors to Governor, Madhukar Gupat & Anand Shankar; Chief Secretary RS Sharma and other senior Government officials.