Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna and Architect of India Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar on his 131th birth anniversary on Thursday ( April 14).
In a message here, the Chief Minister recollected the unstinted efforts put by Ambedkar to the social and economic empowerment of the backward communities.
Ambedkar has enshrined adequate Acts and Laws in the Constitution to ensure the rights of backward communities and Dalits are protected despite the change of dispensations, the CM observed.
Taking inspiration from the architect of India constitution, KCR said that Telangana Government has introduced slew of welfare schemes for BC, SC and ST welfare by earmarking crores of rupees of funds. To empower Dalits, the Government also launched first of its kind Dalit Bandhu scheme in the country in Telangana. Under the scheme, each beneficiary will get Rs 10 lakh financial assistance with 100 per cent subsidy.
KCR said that high standard Gurukulams were also opened to extend quality education and root out backwardness among the particular communities. He asserted Education is important weapon to eradicate social inequalities and the empowerment poor communities.
Under Ambedkar Oversees Vidhya Nidhi, the chief minister said that TS Government is also offering Rs 20 lakh scholarship to those who dreamt of pursuing higher studies in the reputed institutions in foreign countries. He said the welfare and development programmes launched for SC and ST communities are drawing fruitful results as their living standards have been improved and they are leading a respect life in the society.