Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday accepted all 10 demands raised by the Meghwal Utthan Samiti and announced a ₹ 31 lakh grant for the organisation at a gathering in Bawal focused on social harmony and honouring young achievers.
The chief minister also announced a ₹ 31 lakh grant for the Meghwal Utthan Samiti.
At the Samrasta Sammelan, a gathering focused on social harmony and equality, and the Pratibha Samman Samaroh, an event honouring talented achievers of the community, organised by the Meghwal Utthan Samiti, Saini assured the gathering that the demands would be forwarded to concerned departments for necessary action. He cited government schemes providing scholarships, coaching and educational assistance to students from disadvantaged sections. However, the Haryana government did not make all 10 demands public in its press release. On the demand for libraries, Saini said the government had set a target of establishing libraries in every panchayat, with around 1,000 libraries already opened across Haryana. Meanwhile, Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said the Ahirwal region had witnessed significant development since 2014, particularly in roads, employment and infrastructure.
Four demands were disclosed, including construction of Dharamshalas in Rewari and Bawal, establishment of libraries in every panchayat, financial support for the Samiti, and replacing the word “Chamar” with “Meghwal” in caste certificates. He said the government would examine the demand for Dharamshalas in Rewari and Bawal after the committee identifies suitable locations. He said the initiative would be expanded to all villages. Saini also said the recommendation to replace the word “Chamar” with “Meghwal” in caste certificates would be forwarded to the Centre, as caste nomenclature is a central subject. Saini said financial constraints should not prevent talented youngsters from pursuing their aspirations. “When talented youth get the right platform, they are bound to make their mark,” Saini said. Bawal MLA Dr Krishan Kumar said the government was advancing the ideals of equality, justice and fraternity associated with Dr Ambedkar and other social reformers.
