2005కు ముందు ఉన్న కరెన్సీ మార్చుకునేందుకు రిజర్వు బ్యాంక్ ఇచ్చిన గడువు మరింత
పొడిగిం చారు. మరో వారం రోజుల్లో ఈ గడువు ముగియ నుండగా, ఈ ఏదాది చివరి వరకు
(డిసెంబర్ 31) వరకు పొడిగించారు. ఈలోగా ప్రజలు తమ వద్ద ఉన్న 2005
పూర్వకంగానే కరెన్సీ నోట్లను రూ.500, రూ. 1000 సహా బ్యాంకుల్లో ఇచ్చేసి
కొత్తగా మార్పిడి చేసుకునే వీలుంది. 2005 కంటే ముందునాటి రూ.500, రూ.1000
నోట్లను వెంటనే ఆయా బ్యాంకుల్లో ఇచ్చేసి వినియోగ దారులు మార్చుకోవాలని
ఇప్పటికే ఆర్బిఐ ఆదేశాలు జారీ చేసిన విషయం తెలిసిందే. గతంలోనే ఈ
నిర్ణయాన్ని వెలువరించినా కొన్నికారణాలవల్ల గడు వును రెండుసార్లు
పొడిగించారు. జూన్ 30లోగా రిజర్వు బ్యాంక్ ఆదేశాలు పాటించాలని చెప్పారు. -
Born: 26 July, 1874
Passed Away: 6 May, 1922
Contributions
King
Shahu Chhatrapati was considered as a true democrat and social
reformer. He was an invaluable gem in the history of Kolhapur. Shahu was
associated with many progressive activities in the society including
education for women. He was greatly influenced by the contributions of
social reformer Jyotiba Phule. Primary education to all regardless of
caste and creed was one of the significant moves of the King.
Life
Shahu
Chhatrapati was the King of Kolhapur. He was the son of Sambhaji and
grandson of Shivaji, the great. Shahu was a staunch follower of Mahatma
Jyotiba Phule and Shahu devoted his life for the upliftment of the
society. He emphasized on the development and welfare of the
lower-castes. He always used to contemplate over some serious issues of
the society. He carried out efforts to provide education and employment
to all. Shahuji initiated the process of providing free education to the
children of the down-trodden class. In order to provide shelter to them
and outstation students, Shahuji established hostels.
During
the rule of Shahu Chhatrapati, Child marriage was sincerely restricted.
He also voiced his support favoring inter-caste marriage and widow
remarriage. For his activities, Shahu Chhatrapati had to face severe
criticism from many corners of the society. As said above, Shahuji was
influenced by the works Jyotiba Phule, and he long patronized the Satya
Shodhak Samaj, formed by Phule. But, later he moved towards the Arya
Samaj.
Wrestling was one of the favorite sports of Chhatrapati
Shahu. Wrestlers from all over the country would come to his state of
Kolhapur to participate in the wrestling competition.
Death
The
great ruler and social thinker, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj died on 6
May, 1922. It was believed that reforms started by him also faded away
as there was nobody to lead the movement.