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Maharashtra Government Releases 10% of Funds for Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Development Scheme

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Ahead of the local body polls, the social justice department in Maharashtra has distributed funds across all districts in the state for works under the Babasaheb Ambedkar social development scheme. As part of this initiative, the state government has released 10% of the funds allocated under the scheme in the state budget, totaling Rs 2 crore per district. This allocation is aimed at providing basic facilities to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Neo-Buddhist communities in urban and rural areas. The move is seen as a strategic attempt by the government to woo the community ahead of the elections.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maharashtra government has released 10% of the funds allocated under the Babasaheb Ambedkar social development scheme, totaling Rs 2 crore per district.
  • The scheme aims to provide basic facilities to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Neo-Buddhist communities in urban and rural areas.
  • The works to be undertaken under the scheme include developing places of cultural and historical importance, erecting monuments, and promoting cultural development through projects like libraries, study centers, and training centers.
  • The execution of works will be carried out through the executive mechanism, under the guidance of elected representatives.
  • Before commencing the works, the assistant commissioner, social welfare, must verify that the projects are within the settlements of SC and Neo-Buddhist communities.
  • The Mahayuti government has recently approved the release of another Rs 275 crore for civic services and facilities in urban local bodies.
  • Earlier, the government cleared around Rs 500 crore as special funds to municipal corporations and councils in various districts.

Statistics:

  • Rs 2 crore per district allocated under the Babasaheb Ambedkar social development scheme.
  • 10% of funds released by the state government under the scheme.
  • Rs 6.25 crore released as 10% of Rs 62.50 crore allocated for all 31 districts.
  • Rs 275 crore approved for civic services and facilities in urban local bodies.
  • Rs 500 crore cleared as special funds to municipal corporations and councils.
  • Rs 75 crore released for Thane municipal corporation.
  • Rs 63 crore released for civic bodies in Nagpur.

Sources:

  • "Maharashtra government releases 10% of funds for Babasaheb Ambedkar scheme | Mumbai News - Times of India."

timescontent.com (no date specified, presumably the same day as the news article)

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