Maulana Azad Commission for youth set up

NAGPUR, DECEMBER 20: Minister for Employment Shivajirao Moghe announced in both Houses of the State Legislature on Monday the setting up of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, a body for development of Muslim youths.

The announcement came midway through the Zero Hour proceedings in the House when Moghe sought permission from the chair for making a special mention. He said the Mahamandal would be registered under the Company’s Act and would be governed by a seven-member board of directors with its headquarters based in Mumbai. A provision of Rs 50 crore has been made towards the share capital for the Mahamandal.

In another similar announcement, Minister for Higher and Technical Education Dilip Valse-Patil said the Government has decided to implement the Fifth Pay Commission recommendations for the teaching and non-teaching staff of the State-run technical schools and institutions with retrospective effect from January 1, 1996.