PCSF launches leadership training programme and seeks greater political representation
The Prajapati Community Service Foundation (PCSF) organised a Soft Skill Development Training Program for political aspirants in Delhi, bringing together around 55 delegates from states scheduled to hold assembly elections in 2027. The programme focused on leadership development, with senior politicians from the community mentoring aspiring candidates.
During the event, Raajesh Prajapati, President of PCSF, said, “Prajapati/Kumhar (Potters) Community is estimated to be about 9 crores in population across India, but we lack social recognition due to lack of political representation. In order to address this situation, PCSF organized a first-of-its-kind Soft Skill Development Mentoring Program for about 55 delegates from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Goa. Through this program, we will prepare leaders who can raise our voice in every democratic institution. We demand that political parties allocate election tickets to Prajapati/Kumhar candidates on a pro-rata population basis at village, district, state and national levels.”
PCSF stated that it has sent formal letters to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC) and Samajwadi Party (SP) seeking discussions on political representation. According to the Foundation, its leadership and delegates have also held a couple of meetings with Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi to discuss the community’s social upliftment through political empowerment.
The Foundation also highlighted its Financial Assistance Program, launched in 2024 to support academically meritorious students from economically disadvantaged families belonging to the Prajapati/Kumhar/Kumawat/Kulal community. PCSF said it has so far supported 50 students across 10 states by directly paying tuition fees to educational institutions. Beneficiaries are pursuing courses including Medical, Paramedical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Teaching, Post-Graduation, PhD, and other specialised programmes.
According to the Foundation, the long-term objective is to extend support to 1,000 students to promote higher education and skill development within the community.
Raajesh Prajapati further stated, “The Prajapati/Kumhar Community has decided to take a strong and active participation for social empowerment. Therefore, the Community decided to field at least 20 candidates from various political parties in the states that are scheduled to go for assembly elections in 2027. We are also preparing at least 5 candidates who will fight Lok Sabha Election in 2029.”
PCSF noted that the Prajapati community is recognised as OBC in many states, SC in some districts of Madhya Pradesh, and EBC in Bihar. The Foundation said the community is strengthening its political outreach while highlighting its presence across India and involvement in artisan, agricultural and entrepreneurial activities.
