Chhattisgarh
Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojna
- 29 Jul 2021
- 1 min read
Why in News
- On July 28, 2021 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced a new scheme 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojna' with a provision of Rs. 200 crore in the supplementary budget.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced this scheme on the third day of the monsoon session of the state assembly while presenting the supplementary budget for the financial year 2021-22.
- Under this scheme financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 per year will be provided to landless agricultural labourer families of rural areas.
- This scheme will mainly cover MNREGA and contract workers of the state.
- More than 10 lakh workers of the state will benefit from this scheme of the government.
- It is worth noting that till now the Central government is giving financial assistance of Rs. 6000 per year to the small and medium land holding farmers. In such a situation, this scheme of Chhattisgarh government will be important for the landless families.
