Shinde plans Raj Bhavan Club for classless society

Malik said that besides employees of the Raj Bhavan and its residents, the club would be open to outsiders at a nominal fee of Rs 25,000 per year. ‘‘Leading clubs in the metropolis are charging between Rs 1 lakh and above, we have proposed a nominal membership fee,’’ Malik said.

In his address, Shinde thanked Governor Mohammed Fazal for taking the lead in setting up the club, particularly for those with lower incomes. With the Governor’s commitment to serve the poor, he was transforming the Raj Bhavan into a Seva Kendra.

On the concern expressed by Fazal on constables’ living conditions, Shinde said he would set up a high-level committee to draft an action plan for the welfare of the state’s policemen.

The objective of building the club was to provide a meeting place, a library, sports and recreation facilities to employees, irrespective of their category in the government. The club will be open to government employees in Mumbai, Cabinet members as well as members of the public and armed forces.

‘‘The ultimate objective of the club is to usher in a classless society,’’ Fazal added.