Chhattisgarh CM Disburses Rs 10,000 Each To 5.62 Lakh Landless Agricultural Labourers Under Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Scheme

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday (20 January) launched the 'Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana' in Raipur, aimed at supporting landless agricultural labourers in the state.

Under this scheme, over 5.62 lakh landless agricultural labourers, Baigas, and Gunias will receive annual financial assistance of Rs 10,000. An amount exceeding Rs 562 crore was disbursed to beneficiaries as part of the scheme’s launch.

On platform X, CM Sai stated, "The resolution was fulfilled, another guarantee of Modiji was fulfilled. Today, on the launch of 'Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Landless Agricultural Labourer Welfare Scheme', prosperity has been spread among more than 5.62 lakh landless agricultural labourers of the state. Our double engine government is determined for the welfare of landless agricultural labourers."

He further reiterated that the scheme reflects the government's commitment to improving the livelihoods of the landless agricultural community.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated 70 projects worth Rs 15.25 crore in various urban bodies across the state. These include the foundation stone of water supply schemes under Amrit Mission 2.0, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 270 crore in six urban bodies.

Speaking to reporters, CM Sai said, "This is a proud and historic day for the urban bodies of the state. Today, the foundation stone of works worth Rs 270 crores was laid in 6 urban bodies of the state. In other urban bodies, foundation stone of 813 works worth Rs 155.83 crores was laid. 70 works Rs 15.85 crores were also inaugurated today."

These initiatives aim to strengthen infrastructure and improve living standards in urban areas, further driving the state’s development agenda.