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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Five Percent Job Reservation Approved for Gosikhurd Project Affected Students
Bhandara: A solution was finally found to the difficulties faced by Gosikhurd project-affected certificate holder students in the govt job selection process during a special meeting held between the Bhandara guardian minister Sanjay Savkare and relief and rehabilitation minister Makrand Jadhav. The cabinet had approved a special financial package of Rs 1199 crores for the Gosikhurd project. Under this package, some project-affected families accepted compensation of Rs 2.90 lakhs instead of rehabilitation. This created obstacles in the certificate verification process for concerned students, depriving them of the benefit of 5 percent reservation. Taking note of this issue, Savkare pursued the matter vigorously and clarified through govt decisions dated July 18 2013, August 18 2015 and October 29 2009 that project-affected persons were eligible to apply for 5 percent reserved posts in the project-affected category. Due to this positive decision, Gosikhurd project-affected certificate holder students were now fully eligible to compete for govt jobs under the 5 percent parallel reservation. Their project-affected status and eligibility for govt jobs based on it remained intact, as communicated to the District Collector's office through a letter from the Revenue and Forest Department. This decision will benefit thousands of project-affected youth and marked an important milestone for their future.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Maharashtra govt announces ex-gratia aid for warkaris in case of mishaps during Pandharpur pilgrimage
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) announced that it will provide ex-gratia assistance of ₹4 lakh to the next of kin of warkaris (devotees of Lord Vitthal) in the event of accidental death during the annual Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage to Pandharpur. The announcement was made through a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Revenue and Forest Department under the 'Vitthal Rakhumai Warkari Yojana – 2025', aimed at extending financial relief to pilgrims undertaking the spiritually significant journey on foot or via private or public transport. Aid for disability and hospitalisation According to the GR, in case of injury or disability during the Wari, warkaris who suffer 40% to 60% of disability will be eligible for ₹74,000, while those with disability exceeding 60% will receive ₹2.5 lakh. The State will also provide medical assistance for hospitalisation — warkaris admitted for over one week will be eligible for ₹16,000, and those hospitalised for less than a week will receive ₹5,400. The scheme will be in effect for incidents occurring during the Wari period from June 16 to July 10, 2025, covering devotees journeying to Shri Kshetra Pandharpur, a prominent temple town in Solapur district, known for the veneration of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rakhumai. Application process and verification To claim the financial assistance, the concerned warkari or their heir must submit an application to the District Collector, along with a certificate issued by the Tehsildar confirming the individual's participation in Ashadhi Wari–2025. All Tehsildars have been directed to verify such claims and issue certificates accordingly, the GR said. The District Collectors have been authorised to verify applications and sanction the aid after reviewing the Tehsildar's certificate, along with death or medical documentation substantiating the mishap. Following the conclusion of the Wari on July 10, all district collectors are required to submit a comprehensive report detailing the assistance provided in their respective jurisdictions by July 30, 2025.
