Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojna | 29 Jul 2021

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.

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.