Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra cabinet has made it mandatory to include the mother's name in all government documents. Based on this, an applicant's first name will be followed by his/her mother's first name, then the father's first name and surname, according to reports.
At the state cabinet meeting on Monday, CM Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar held placards with their names on them.
Their names were mentioned as -- Eknath Gangubai Sambhaji Shinde, Devendra Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis and Ajit Ashatai Anantrao Pawar.
The state government's decision shall come into effect from May 1, reports said.
As per the release by the government, those born on or after May 1, 2014, will have to register their names in the format for school and other relevant documents, examination certificates and salary slips.
In this regard, the state public health department has been asked to hold consultations with the central government on whether an applicant could include the mother's name in birth and death certificates as well.
For married women, the current system of a woman’s name followed by her husband’s first name and surname will continue.
For the orphans, the state government will give an exemption from including the mother’s name.
Besides this, the state cabinet on Monday also cleared sops for diverse social groups including minorities, transgenders, tribals, the dhangar (shepherd) community, and the poor, reports said.
Some of these benefits include:
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
First Published: Mar 12, 2024 11:39 AM IST
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