Special minority welfare schemes in Bidar, Gulbarga : Rahman Khan

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Jan 17, 2013: K Rahman Khan, Union Minister for Minority Affairs has said special schemes aimed at the welfare of the minorities will be implemented in Bidar and Gulbarga districts  which have been identified as minority concentrated districts by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Speaking to reporters at the District Congress Office here on January 16, Wednesday, he said  a grant of Rs 40 crore has been set aside to the two districts. He informed that in all 90 districts have been identified  in the nation for the purpose and added the identified districts have a minority population of above 25 per cent and also lack basic amenities.

On the development agenda includes opening of  hospitals, schools and provision of better sanitation facilities, he informed. Referring to  the various programmes initiated by his Ministry for the welfare of minority communities, the Minister said it  has been providing scholarships for students and  has also established skill development  centres.

On the proposed Tipu Sultan University and the comment of a BJP leader that no land will be earmarked for the purpose, he said there was no need for the BJP to react on the issue.