Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, July 17-
Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department is set to initiate the recruitment process for District and Tehsil Social Justice and Empowerment Officers, aiming to strengthen its operations. This announcement was made by Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Baljit Kaur, during a review meeting held at Punjab Bhavan. The officials from the head office and district/tehsil social justice and empowerment officers were present.
During the meeting, Cabinet Minister instructed the officers to organize awareness camps within a month to educate the public on the various schemes run by the department. She highlighted that under the Ashirwad Scheme, In 20 districts Rs 95.36 crore was distributed to 18699 Scheduled Caste beneficiaries, Rs 42.39 crore was distributed to 8312 Backward Class beneficiaries until January 2024 and In total, Rs. 137.75 crore has been distributed to 27011 beneficiaries.
Dr. Kaur also announced that socities will be constructed for maintenance of Dr. B.R Ambedkar Bhawans. Additionally, she directed officials to coordinate with the Additional Deputy Commissioners to take action under the Adarsh Gram Yojana and to submit reports within 15 days after utilizing the outstanding funds under various schemes.
The Minister reviewed critical issues such as the removal of untouchability under the Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955.