Government Notification Issued; OBC Commission Member to Receive Secretary-Level Facilities and Protocol
Shimla, June 3:
The Himachal Pradesh Government has granted Secretary-level status to Rajeev Rana, a Member of the Himachal Pradesh State Commission for Backward Classes (OBC Commission). According to an official notification issued by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, the Chairman and Members of the State Backward Classes Commission will be governed by the same terms, conditions, facilities, and protocol as those applicable to the Chairman and Members of the State Commission for Scheduled Castes.
The move is being viewed as a significant step towards strengthening the institutional framework of the OBC Commission and ensuring more effective representation of backward classes in the state. The administrative recognition is expected to enhance the Commission’s efficiency and influence in addressing issues concerning the community.
Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the state government, Rajeev Rana said that the recognition is not merely a personal achievement but a matter of pride and respect for lakhs of backward class families across Himachal Pradesh. He reiterated his commitment to safeguarding constitutional rights, promoting social justice, and ensuring equal opportunities for the backward class community.
Rana further stated that the Commission would continue to work for the upliftment of backward classes through initiatives in education, employment, social security, and political participation, while effectively representing community concerns before the government.
The decision has been welcomed in political and social circles, with observers believing that it will help strengthen the voice of backward classes at higher levels of governance and give a renewed direction to the functioning of the Commission.
