The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawarchand Gehlot on Monday said that his first priority would be to ensure social justice to the people of weaker sections.
Talking to media persons after laying the foundation stone of Narendra Modi Khel Prashal Stadium at Nagda, the Minister said that social harmony is needed to correct social imbalances and empower the people of the weaker sections. In order to ensure social equality and justice, new plans would be chalked out, and improvement would be brought about in the existing system of providing social justice.
The Minister said he would see to it that like in other parts of the country there is thorough implementation of the Central Government’s schemes in State, adding that he would ensure that the benefits of the Central schemes reach the common people timely and promptly.
Earlier, while laying the foundation of the stadium, Gehlot announced to provide a sum of Rs 50 lakh from his MP Fund for the construction of the stadium and promotion of sports in the region.
later, he also inaugurated an all-India Women/Men Kabaddi Tournament. Speaking on the occasion, he underlined the need of encouraging sports persons so that they can give better performance at Olympic and Asian games. The Minister said the kabaddi tournament will help people of the region develop leadership skill and learn sporting skill.