Union Social Justice Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot held a meeting with a high-level delegation from Maharashtra on Tuesday and discussed with them welfare schemes for backward classes.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also attended the meeting.
The delegation comprised Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister Suresh Khade and senior officials of the state government. Pre and post-matric scholarship, scholarships for physically disabled persons were among the issues discussed in the meeting.
Gehlot also sought a progress report from the state on Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Yojna, a rural development programme for the development of villages having a higher ratio (over 50 per cent) of people belonging to the scheduled castes.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app