State govt to hold meeting on Devnarayan scheme pending issues
Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti, led by Vijay Bainsla, had previously demanded that State govt to soon convene a meeting to review backlogs under Devnarayan scheme.
He had raised concerns on 'X' about critical situation at Devnarayan Govt Girls Residential School in Maksudanpura, Sawai Madhopur, where 280 students are affected by a complete staff vacancy. He wrote, "At Devnarayan Government Girls' Residential School, Maksudanpura, the future of 280 girls is in jeopardy. What could be more appalling for any school than having vacancies from principal to fourth-grade positions? Was this the purpose of establishing Devnarayan Scheme?" He added, "This situation is prevalent in most schools, which is why we have to organise a grand council!" he wrote.
Bainsla also said, "Before end of this month, we will be holding another meeting with the community in Western Rajasthan. We need to give a status update about the agreement reached between Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti and the Rajasthan govt at the Peelupara Mahapanchayat on June 8."
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