Policy Circulars 2004 - yashada

YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN ACADEMY OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
YASHADA POLICY CIRCULAR
Policy Circular Number XXXIInd BoG/2004/P &P / Action/PC/02
Dated February 12, 2004
Empowered Authority
Board of Governors, YASHADA
Agenda Item Number
BoG:XXXII:06
Agenda Item Description
To establish a Centre for Equity and Social Justice
(CESJ) at YASHADA
Minutes Reference
Approved Minutes of the XXIInd Board of
Governors Meeting held on 22 January 2004
Minutes Numbers XXXII: 65,66 and 67
Circulated for Information to : 1. Office of Hon. Chief Secretary. GoM
2. All collaborating institutions
3. General Administration Department.
Government of Maharashtra
4. Members, Executive committee
5. All YASHADA Faculty and Staff
Effective from January 22, 2004
Background
The Hon. Chief Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra is the ex-officio President of
the Board of Governors at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development
Administration (YASHADA). Policy initiatives and annual workplans are reviewed and
approved by the Members of the Board during their meetings. The presence and authority
of the Hon. Chief Secretary ensures the support and guidance of the Government of
Maharashtra.
The proposal to establish a Centre for Equity and Social Justice (CESJ) at YASHADA
and guidance required regarding (a) staffing pattern and (b) approval separation of
funding was reviewed and approved for establishment under the aegis of YASHADA.
Justification for establishment of CESJ at YASHADA
Capacity Building of Weaker sections of the society for not only poverty eradication but
for bridging the gap between haves and have-nots has acquired significance in the era of
liberalisation, globalisation and privatisation. To attack social evils and issues like
poverty, illiteracy, and inequity prevailing in the society, requires an organised task force,
trained manpower and committed machinery with appropriate knowledge, skills and
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