The Rajasthan authorities has declared April 11, the birth anniversary of social reformer Jyotiba Phule, a public holiday.
With this, the State has 30 public holidays and 20 non-compulsory holidays. Till now, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti was an non-compulsory holiday within the State.
According to an official assertion, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has permitted a proposal on this regard. The choice has been taken maintaining in thoughts the frequent man’s emotions and the demand of folks’s representatives, it stated.
Women and Child Development Minister Mamta Bhupesh, Rashtriya Phule Brigade Team Rajasthan and numerous social organizations and other people’s representatives had demanded that Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti be declared a public holiday.
Jyotiba Phule performed an necessary position in eradicating untouchability and empowering society. He additionally made organised efforts for the rights of farmers and labourers.
Earlier, the State authorities modified Lord Shri Devnarayan Jayanti from non-compulsory to public holiday.
