Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed the state government’s policy to provide 1 per cent reservation for orphans in education and jobs as “historic”, describing it as a major step towards social justice and equality of opportunity.

Marking the first anniversary of assuming office, Fadnavis interacted with beneficiaries of the policy, which he had introduced during his earlier term as chief minister in 2018, and said it was rooted in Dr B R Ambedkar’s principle of equal opportunity.

Fadnavis said the policy to provide a reservation for orphan youth was the “most emotionally fulfilling” decision of his life, adding that 862 beneficiaries had now become self-reliant and were contributing to society. Show Full Article

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