Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu
The "Tamil Nadu government" will observe December 18th, every year, as Minorities Rights Day at the state level and about Rs 2.50 lakh will be earmarked for the purpose, Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Gingee K S Masthan told the Assembly on Friday(22nd April 2022).
The government, being the saviour of minorities, is striving tirelessly to promote the upliftment and economic advancement of the minorities through effective implementation of various development schemes and welfare measures, he said.
Winding up the debate on the demand for grants for the department, the minister said the government would celebrate Minorities Rights Day at state level every year on December 18th.
“Just as the day is being observed at district level under the collectors concerned, it will be celebrated at the state level. A sum of Rs 2.50 lakh will be provided for the purpose,” he said.
Further, in order to enable the minority girl students in rural areas to pursue their studies without any impediments, the government would provide education aid of
Rs 500 to the students of
Classes 3 to 5 and Rs 1,000 to the wards of
Class 6..
Source : The Print
