CM Devendra Fadanvis promises 1 lakh houses for Matang Community

Mumbai, Aug 2, 2019: Sahitya Ratna Lokshaheer Annabhau Sathey became the voice of the deprived. He continuously focused on their problems in his literature and writings. During his birth centenary year it would be the endeavour of the government to take all the schemes made for the deprived sections of the society and to strive for their all-round development. Similarly, the government would give 11 lakh houses to Matang Community besides developing them, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis here today.

He was speaking at the special program organised at Rang Sharada Auditorium, Bandra to commemorate the birth centenary of Annabhau Sathey.

Chief Minister Fadanvis further said that the late Annabhau Sathey in his tough life of 49 years became the voice of the deprived and neglected sections of the society. His literature became the global attraction and has been translated in 27 languages which itself is a record of sorts. This is the distinguishing feature of his literature; he said adding that special efforts will be made to take his literature and thoughts to the last strata of the society in his birth centenary year.

The government will fully support and contribute to the efforts for uplift and development of Matang community, Fadanvis assured announcing that one lakh houses will be given to Matang community. The Chirag Nagar Memorial of Annabhau Sathey will be completed soon. In Pune, five acre land has been reserved for Lahuji Salve memorial. Necessary funds have been released for this memorial. A film based on his life will also be made and requisite funds will be released for the same. Implementation of recommendations made by Lrantiveer Lahuji Salve Matang Samaj Abhyas Ayog for the development of Matang community will be done, said Chief Minister Fadanvis.

Revenue Minister Chandrakant Patil said that Annabhau Sathey always took initiative in resolving problems of the common people. We will make efforts to convey all the welfare schemes of the government to the common people in his birth centenary year.

Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said that the central government sanctioned the release of postal stamp on Annabhau Sathey in just a week’s time. We will be always committed to fight for the development of the deprived sections.

President of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathey Development Corporation Amit Gorkhe said that various programs will be organised during the birth centenary year by the corporation.

On this occasion, the dignitaries released the postal stamp, distributed scholarship cheques to brilliant students, and unveiled the birth centenary symbol. The website of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathey Development Corporation was launched and special birth centenary number of Jalgaon Tarun Bharat was released on this occasion.

MoS Social Justice Avinash Mahatekar, Vice President of Annabhau Sathey Memorial Committee Madhukar Kamble, MLA Dilip Kamble, Sudhakar Bhalerao, Bhai Girkar, Principal Secretary of Social Justice Department Dinesh Waghmare and others were present on the occasion.