Chandigarh, February 23
The Government of India is fully committed to protecting the interests of weaker sections, ‘divyangs’ and SC/STs across the country, specially clearing pending appointments of SC/STs through proper implementation of reservation policy.
This was stated by Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale after holding review meetings with senior officers of Punjab, Haryana, UT and Central government departments here today.
The government has organised over 7,000 camps for ‘divyangs’ for providing information and awareness in the country for their welfare. Nine lakh ‘divyangs’ have been provided with helping tools and implements, he said.
Earlier, the Union minister inaugurated a three-day trade fair, Chandigarh ‘Pragati Ka Maidan’, in Sector 34 here. — TNS
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