
Use welfare schemes being implemented by Centre, Athawale urges weaker sections
The Hindu
‘Dr. Ambedkar Foundation is giving ₹2.5 lakh as assistance to eligible persons going for inter-caste marriages’
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has called upon members of SC/ST/BC communities to utilise the welfare schemes being implemented by the Union government for their progress.
Addressing the media here on Sunday, Mr. Athawale said that Dr. Ambedkar Foundation was giving ₹2.5 lakh as assistance to eligible persons going for inter-caste marriages with the objective of achieving social integration. He said the Centre was also implementing various welfare schemes Mudra Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Aawas Yojana and Jan Dhan Yojana for the benefit of the weaker sections.

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