Shiv Bhojan scheme faces funding issues

  • | Wednesday | 8th November, 2023

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Maharashtra governments Shiv Bhojan scheme, which offers subsidized meals at Rs 10 to the needy, has been facing funding issues in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. While the scheme, launched during the tenure of Uddhav Thackeray, is facing scrutiny from the new government, the suppliers claimed not receiving money for the past five months.Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district has around 88 centres of Shiv Bhojan in urban and rural areas, with all of them awaiting funding.Jaykishan Warhade, vice-president of the association of suppliers of Shiv Bhojan in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, said suppliers have been finding it difficult to run the centres amid strained financial condition. We are facing issues in paying salaries to staffers. With Diwali around the corner, the government should release our dues, he said. While suppliers offer Shiv Bhojan thali to beneficiaries at a subsidised rate of Rs 10, they get Rs 40 towards reimbursement for each thali in rural areas. The amount of reimbursement is Rs 25 in rural areas. We also published the following articles recentlyQuota row: Internet services shut down in rural parts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for 48 hrsInternet services have been suspended for 48 hours in nine tehsils in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra, except for the city, following incidents of rioting and protests by the Maratha community demanding reservation. The ban aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and violent activities through social media platforms. The move is part of a preventive measure to stop the mobilization of agitators and the destruction of public and private property. The ban will remain effective until Friday, November 3.Violence continues in 9 tehsils of Sambhajinagar; internet shutInternet services have been suspended for 48 hours in nine tehsils of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in India due to the ongoing Maratha reservation protests. The suspension does not apply to the city area. The suspension was put in place after incidents of arson, rioting, and protests in rural parts of the district. The district administrations of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Dharashiv, and Nanded have also imposed restrictions on assemblies for protests. Violence and road blockades have continued in Marathawada and other parts of the state for three consecutive days."Onkar Bhojane denied taking the increment of his payment in Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra", reveal makers Sachin Mote and Sachin GoswamiOnkar Bhojanes departure from the Marathi comedy TV show Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra was surrounded by controversies. However, the shows makers, Sachin Mote and Sachin Goswami, revealed that Onkar was trolled for no reason and shared incidents highlighting his dedication and selflessness. They mentioned an incident where Onkar refused payment during the lockdown, showing concern for others financial crisis. They also clarified that the controversies during his brief stint on Fu Bai Fu were only for his friends. Onkar Bhojane is currently focused on his film work.

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Shiv Bhojan scheme faces funding issues
  • Wednesday | 8th November, 2023