Chief Minister holds special meeting with the newly appointed Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and members of the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Backward Classes

Lucknow : In a special meeting on Tuesday with the newly appointed Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and members of the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Backward Classes, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted that the government’s efforts over the past seven and a half years have successfully brought the OBC community into the mainstream.

“The OBC society is central to schemes like One District One Product (ODOP) and Vishwakarma Shram Samman. Whether it’s the government’s beneficiary-oriented schemes or constitutional rights like reservation, the OBC community is fully benefiting under the current government,” said the Chief Minister.

He further emphasized that the Commission’s officials should engage with the OBC community during their district visits to communicate the government’s efforts and programs.

“The Chief Minister’s Office should be kept informed of any feedback received. Additionally, if certain individuals have been unable to benefit from the schemes, the Commission is expected to make recommendations for them”, he stated.

The Chief Minister also noted that, in comparison to previous governments, the youth from the OBC community have received the highest share in the selection process for government jobs during the tenure of the current government.

In the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for making the activities of the Commission more public-friendly. He stated that the Commission must play a proactive role in addressing the issues faced by the OBC community by integrating them into the mainstream of nationalism.

He further highlighted that the youth of the backward class possess immense talent and intelligence, and what they need is the right platform. The Chief Minister urged the Commission to advance with a well-thought-out action plan to help nurture and showcase this potential.

Additionally, the Chief Minister directed the departmental officials to ensure that sufficient office space is provided for all officials, including the Chairman, at the Commission’s office. He also instructed that all necessary resources for the smooth functioning of the Commission should be made available.