Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana | 21 Aug 2021
Why in News
- On August 20, 2021, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel transferred Rs 1,522 crore as the second installment to 21 lakh farmers of the state under the 'Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana'.
Key Points
- In a function organized on 'Sadbhavana Diwas', the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, Baghel E-transferred Rs 1 522 crore to the bank accounts of 21 lakh paddy and sugarcane growing farmers of the state.
- Out of the amount released to the farmers, an amount of Rs 1500 crore was transferred to the account of paddy growing farmers and Rs 22 crore three lakh was transferred to the account of sugarcane growing farmers.
- Apart from this, he also transferred a total amount of Rs 9.03 crore online to the cow dung purchased from animal farmers and collectors and to the Gothan Samitis and women self-help groups under the 'Rajiv Gandhi Godhan Nyay Yojana'.