Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojna | 19 Apr 2022

Why In News?

On April 18, 2022, the list of beneficiaries of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojna was published in the concerned Gram Panchayat.

Key Points

• With the publication, the process of verification of the list has also started, so that such beneficiaries whose names are listed in the eligible list, but have died at present, in such cases, after receiving applications from their legal heirs, their names can be added to the eligible list after examination as per rules.
• Those who are currently included in the list of eligible beneficiaries, but have become ineligible under the scheme due to the acquisition of agricultural land by them or any member of their family, can be deleted from the list of eligible beneficiaries after receiving the objection/report from Patwari regarding such beneficiaries.
• It is worth noting that Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojna was started in the financial year 2021-22.
• The main objective of this scheme is to identify the landless agricultural labor families in the rural areas and to provide financial grants to the landless agricultural families on an annual basis. Under this, financial assistance of Rs 6,000 will be given annually to each family.
• The implementation of this scheme is being done under the supervision of the Revenue Department. The District Monitoring Committee has also been constituted for its successful operation.