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Haryana govt for resolving problems of Safai Karamcharis, working for upliftment of Balmikis

Kaithal, Jun 17 (UNI) Haryana Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Krishan Kumar Bedi said on Monday that to promote education of children of Balmiki Samaj, admission in government educational institutions would be on the basis of A and B category, so that the students of this segment can get good education and employment opportunities, on merit basis.
Speaking as chief guest during a function organised by the Safai Karmchari Union to honour him here, the Minister said the present government, led by Manohar Lal Khattar, had taken a number of steps for social upliftment of Balmikis and done a lot for the welfare of Safai Karamcharis.
He said to address problems of Safai Karamcharis, the government has constituted a 'Safai Karamchari Aayog' and wages of Gramin Safai Karamcharis have been raised from Rs 8100 to Rs 11000, by the BJP government.
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