Karnataka government to rename residential schools as Maharshi Valmiki Schools

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the renaming of all state residential schools as 'Maharshi Valmiki Residential Schools' while highlighting initiatives to empower marginalised communities and criticising the BJP's stance on equality.

In Short

• The Karnataka government renames all state residential schools to Maharishi Valmiki Schools
• Government schools renamed as 'Maharshi Valmiki Residential Schools
• Raichur University to be renamed 'Maharishi Valmiki University'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honoured Maharishi Valmiki on his Jayanti by garlanding his statue at the Legislators' House in Vidhana Soudha. He used the occasion to announce key initiatives to promote equality and empowerment for marginalised communities.

In a major move, Siddaramaiah declared that all government residential schools in Karnataka will be renamed as 'Maharshi Valmiki Residential Schools.' Additionally, Raichur University will be renamed as 'Maharishi Valmiki University,' aligning with efforts to honour the contributions of Maharishi Valmiki.

Reiterating the message of social reformer Dr BR Ambedkar, Siddaramaiah highlighted the importance of tackling both economic and social inequalities.

KEY SCHEMES SUPPORTING MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES

The chief minister highlighted several government initiatives, including:

• Gruha Lakshmi Scheme: Providing Rs 2,000 per month to 1.21 crore women heads of households.
• Gruha Jyoti Scheme: Offering free electricity to 1.40 crore households.
• Yuva Nidhi Scheme: Assisting 1.82 lakh unemployed graduates and diploma holders with financial aid.

These initiatives aim to provide financial stability to families and ensure the social and economic upliftment of marginalised communities, fulfilling the constitutional vision of equality.

(With ANI inputs)