Jharkhand

• 18 May 2023

Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana

Why in News?

According to the information received from the media on 16 May 2023, 'Mukhyamantri Gramin Gaadi Yojana' is going to be launched in Jharkhand with the aim of providing accessible transport to people in remote and inaccessible rural areas.

Key Points:

• Under this scheme, the government will run vehicles in such areas where people have to go to the block or district headquarters, then at least 25 km to catch the vehicle. The distance has to be covered on foot.
• It is known that people from remote areas in the state leave their homes early in the morning to reach the rural block or district headquarters. After travelling 20-25 km on foot, they reach the main road and then they get a vehicle.
• It is often late at night to return home after completing work at the block or district headquarters. In such a situation, to save their time and expenses, the state government is considering starting the 'Mukhya Mantri Gramin Gadi Yojana'. For this, talks are going on with the vehicle owners in all the districts.
• All the district transport officers have held the first round of meetings with the vehicle owners. The vehicle owners have been informed about the 'Chief Minister Rural Vehicle Scheme'. At the same time, vehicle owners have also informed the department about their concerns and problems.
• The department has assured that special permits will be given for the routes on which vehicles are to be driven and the interest of the vehicle owners will also be looked into.
• It may be noted that in the cabinet meeting recently, the state government passed a proposal to run vehicles in remote rural areas of the state. The Transport Ministry has also identified the areas where the vehicle is to be operated in collaboration with the District DTOs.
• It is known that most of the area in Jharkhand is forest. There are remote mountain villages. It is very difficult to reach there. People have to walk many kilometers to catch a vehicle. Especially for women, it is also very dangerous from the point of view of security.