Maha Govt To Boost Self-Employment Opportunities For Economically Weaker Sections Of Jain Community, Says Ashish Shelar
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will promote self-employment, entrepreneurship and financial independence among economically weaker sections of the Jain community through interest-free loans and other welfare initiatives, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Sunday. He also announced that the government would prepare a comprehensive plan to preserve Jain religious, cultural and…
The Maharashtra government plans to enhance self-employment options for economically disadvantaged Jain community members, according to Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar. During a loan distribution event in Ghatkopar, Shelar announced plans to provide interest-free loans and other welfare measures to support entrepreneurship and financial independence among the Jain community.
The government will also develop a comprehensive strategy to preserve Jain religious, cultural, and historical heritage in the state. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) will be explored to facilitate the exchange of literature in Prakrit, Sanskrit, and Marathi.
Minister of Skills, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and Jain Minority Development Economic Corporation chairman Lalit Gandhi attended the event, along with other Jain community representatives. Under the "Mahasathee Chandanbalam Women Home Industry Loan Scheme," "Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Higher Education Loan Scheme," and "Women Self-Help Group Loan Scheme," 511 beneficiaries received loans totaling Rs 51 crore.
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