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Plea to include Muslims in scheme for Backward Classes Vocational Communities

A non-governmental organisation has requested the inclusion of Muslims in the scheme for Backward Classes Vocational Communities .

The scheme involves financial assistance of ₹1 lakh for those who are between ages 18 and 55 for artisans and those from vocational communities.

Association for Socio-Economic Empowerment of the Marginalised (ASEEM), in a representation to Minister for Minorities Welfare Koppula Eshwar, and Advisor to the Telangana Government on Minorities Welfare, A. K. Khan, sought the same financial assistance for Muslim communities that are listed under the BC - E category.

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