RAIPUR: The Government of Chattisgarh, on Thursday, August 20, launched the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay Yojana for over 12 lakh landless labourers and their families. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore and the amount has been approved under the supplementary budget of the financial year of 2021-2022. The scheme was actually introduced by Bhupesh Bhaghel, Chief Minister (CM), Chhattisgarh on July 28 in the state legislature.
The scheme has been launched to support landless labourers by providing minimum wages to access basic amenities. The beneficiaries will be receiving an amount of Rs 6000 annually.
“This initiative aims at providing economic justice for the landless labourers of the state”, said CM in his address.
He added that the 12 lakh beneficiaries will receive the amount by the end of this financial year. The scheme will focus on supporting contract workers and blue-collared workers across Chattisgarh.