New Action Item For Muslims

Muslim Murasu, May 2013

People still consider submitting pleas to government as a democratic responsibility. Solutions are not so simple in an atmosphere of privatization.
First and foremost, funds reported for expense and income in the financial budget should be considered. Deficits and lapses, if any, should be identified. There should be efforts to scrutinize the financial report submitted by the government. Ten people per district shall show interest in this job. Mere allocation of funds will not solve the problems. It is a puzzle how funds can reach the beneficiary after bureaucrats, staff and middlemen politicians.
National Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities (NCRLM) allowed for 4.5 percent sub-quota on 01.01.2012. Vacancies in central government will be filled on this basis. There was no activity from Muslim community to monitor the list.
Ministry for Minority proudly claims that one crore educational scholarships have been given to minorities in four years. Of these, fifty lakh beneficiaries are women. 29 lakh scholarships have been given for completion of school education in last year alone. Girls form half of it. 128 crore rupees has reached 33,337 beneficiaries. 30000 from good students have been given money. The activities of the ministry was discussed in Upper House for two days. Additional two days detailed discussion was also allowed. Acceptance from Finance Commission was also tabled in Rajya Sabha. This was published in internet too.
State and Central governments have been transparent in their approach for the scheme. Internet has been helpful in casting light on the use of the fund.
Has the earmarked fund reached the intended beneficiary? Muslim organizations, political parties and movement should avoid raising slogans and instead monitor the developments. Otherwise governments will change, but funds won’t reach right candidates.