Archive · 1 Jun 2025
JD(U) Highlights Nitish Kumar's Efforts for EBC Upliftment
JD(U), a political party, held a press conference to talk about how the Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has been working to help a group of people called Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) for a long time.
They said he created a special department to focus on the EBCs' needs and made sure they could have a say in the government.
They also mentioned the CM has been pushing the central government to recognize the EBC category nationally so they can get benefits from welfare programs across the country.
JD(U) also pointed out that a lot of money has been given to students from OBC and EBC groups through scholarships.
In 2023-24 alone, over 3 lakh students benefited from a specific scheme.
JD(U) highlighted CM Nitish Kumar's efforts to uplift Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs).
The CM set up the EBC welfare department to prioritize issues of this group.
Initiatives included the Extremely Backward Commission and reservation in judiciary and panchayati raj.
The CM urged the central govt to recognize the EBC category nationally.
Over Rs 786 crore in scholarship funds were transferred to OBC and EBC students.
- Who
- JD(U) leaders, including Chandeshwar Prasad Chandravanshi, Navin Arya Chandravanshi, and Arvind Nishad.
- What
- JD(U) praised CM Nitish Kumar's efforts to uplift EBCs.
- When
- The press conference was held on Sunday.
- Where
- Patna, at the JD(U) party office.
- Why
- To highlight the efforts of CM Nitish Kumar to uplift Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs).
- Party
- JD(U)
- Focus
- Upliftment of Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs)
- Key Figure
- CM Nitish Kumar
- Initiatives
- EBC welfare department, reservation in judiciary and panchayati raj institutions
- Scholarship Funds
- Over Rs 786 crore transferred to OBC and EBC students.