Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh):The Shivraj-government has approved inclusion of transgenders in the OBC category in a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, informed state Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang.
The cabinet decision came in the light of Apex Court verdict.
Now transgenders will get all benefits of Backward Classes (OBC).
Informing about other cabinet decisions, Sarang said that Bharat Petroleum Corporation will invest Rs 50,000 crore in Bina Refinary. The company had sought some concessions and cabinet has accepted them. This will be the biggest investment in the history of Madhya Pradesh. Through the medium of MPIGC, interest free loan of Rs 500 crore will be given to Bharat Petroleum.
Moreover, the government will give Rs 15000 crore GST concession for a period of 15 years. The request of Bharat Petroleum to give concession of Rs 1 per unit (electricity) will be given, Sarang added.
