Ranchi, Dec. 18 -- The Haj House in the state capital will be used as a centre for UPSC coaching, Jharkhand minority welfare minister Hafizul Hasan Ansari announced on Thursday.

Addressing a World Minority Rights Day programme, organised by the Jharkhand State Minority Commission (JSMC) at the Haj House as the chief guest, Ansari said, "A UPSC coaching centre will soon be started at the Haj House, so that the minority community can directly benefit and contribute to the development of the country."

Before the announcement, minister Ansari talked about working together for the progress of society.

"World Minority Rights Day is being celebrated today, which was given importance 33 years ago with the passage of a resolution in the United ...