The Maharashtra government will implement all recommendations of Sachar Committee in the state and an independent Minority Welfare Department will be set up for the purpose soon, Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has said.
Winding up the discussion under Rule 260 on Sachar Committee report implementation, Deshmukh made an announcement to this effect in Upper House on Monday night.
After the marathon four-hour discussion, he said a thought will also be given to provide reservation to Muslims after understanding related aspects from the Minority Commission. To conduct survey of socio-economic condition of Muslims in the state, an apolitical study group will be constituted soon which would comprise scholars.
Following the Centre, Maharashtra will also provide scholarships to Muslim students and facilities for skill development would also be extended.
Muslims will also get representation on the selection committee for class I and II employees, the chief minister said.
Further, representation in housing society plot allotments and MHADA schemes will be ensured for them in terms of percentage, he added.
Deshmukh also announced to take necessary steps to introduce Marathi subject in Urdu medium schools. Steps will also be taken to teach technical subjects in Urdu schools. He informed the House that 44 castes among Muslims have been identified and they will soon be included in various categories.
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