The Bharuch district administration had carried out a 'Utkarsh Initiative' drive from January 1 to March 31 to ensure the complete coverage of schemes providing assistance to widows, elderly and destitute citizens. According to the PMO's office, a total of 12,854 beneficiaries have benefited due to the government schemes.
Muslim scholars’ body Samastha Kerala Jamiat-ul-Ulema, which is pro-IUML, supported quashing of the ratio and demanded full right over the scholarships.
The need for education is as vital for the Gipsy community as it is for the Irular tribals, as important for the children of migrant labourers as it is for the landless rural or the urban poor - regardless of religion.