Uttarakhand CM Dhami Discusses OBC Welfare Measures with Parliamentary Committee
OBC parliamentary panel meets Uttarakhand CM Dhami, discusses welfare measures

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A delegation from the OBC Welfare Parliamentary Committee met with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to discuss social justice and welfare measures for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Dhami emphasized the state’s commitment to OBC development and highlighted ongoing social security initiatives.
- 01Uttarakhand includes nearly 90 caste and sub-caste communities in its OBC list.
- 02The state has established legal and institutional frameworks to support OBC welfare.
- 03Social security initiatives discussed include old-age pensions, widow pensions, and disability pensions.
- 04The meeting included prominent MPs and officials, reflecting a collaborative approach to welfare.
- 05Recent government actions include a hike in dearness allowance for state employees and financial approvals for infrastructure projects.
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On Saturday, a delegation from the OBC Welfare Parliamentary Committee met with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to address issues concerning social justice and welfare schemes for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). CM Dhami highlighted the significant role of the committee in promoting balanced development for OBCs and reaffirmed the state's commitment to their welfare. He noted that Uttarakhand has nearly 90 caste and sub-caste communities recognized under the OBC category and emphasized the importance of legal and institutional mechanisms in place to support these communities. The Chief Minister mentioned ongoing efforts to ensure that government schemes effectively reach eligible families, including various social security initiatives such as old-age pensions, widow pensions, and disability pensions. The meeting was attended by committee chairman Ganesh Singh and several other MPs, indicating a unified effort towards OBC welfare. Recently, the Uttarakhand government has also announced a hike in dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners, alongside approvals for infrastructure and housing projects across the state. These measures reflect the government's focus on inclusive development and support for marginalized sections of society.
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The discussions and decisions made during this meeting could lead to enhanced welfare measures for OBC communities in Uttarakhand, improving their socio-economic conditions.
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