By Maharshi Valmiki

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BC Welfare Minister S. Savitha said that the government would be setting up more BC Welare Gurukul Schools in Andhra Pradesh. The NDA government has given top priority to the education of the backward classes, she added.

Participating as chief guest in the Maharshi Valmiki birth anniversary celebrations in Kurnool on Tuesday along with Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath, Ms. Savitha said that it was decided that education loans at 25 paise would be provided to BC students as the government prioritises education of the backward classes. She said the Ramayana penned by Maharshi Valmiki is not just a religious book, but teaches moral values as well.

Ms. Savitha assured that the government will strive for the inclusion of Valmikis in STs and TDP is the only party that priorities social, political and economic upliftment of the Valmikis. “It is N. Chandrababu Naidu, who as the Chief Minister in 2014-19, passed a resolution in the State Assembly for inclusion of Valmikis in STs,” she said.

Industries Minister Bharath announced a donation of ₹1 crore for the construction of Valmiki Bhavan. “With the double engine sarkaar at the helm, there will a positive outcome under the leadership of Mr. Chandrababu Naidu,” he said.

On the occasion, Mr. Bharath said that industrialists were coming forward to invest around ₹10,000 crore at the Orvakal Industrial Hub and asked the youth to get training in various skills to get jobs in the industries.

Meanwhile, the Valmiki Jayanti celebrations were held across Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Annamayya, Chittoor and other Rayalaseema districts and also in universities and by various organisations.