In a major decision, the State Government has extended the scope for unemployment allowance for the unemployed persons. Now those in general category in the age bracket of 25 to 40-years and of the reserve category in the age bracket of 25-45 years would be eligible for the allowance.
Earlier the benefit was meant for unemployed educated youths in the age bracket of 25-35 and their registration with the employment exchange must have completed four years. In the new provision, the youths, whose registration with the employment exchange, will be eligible for the allowance.
The Government has also included ITI and polytechnic qualified unemployed youths for the benefit. Earlier, 12th pass unemployed youths were given Rs 500 per month followed by Rs 750 to unemployed graduates and Rs 1,000 to unemployed post graduate. Now the 12th passed, graduate and post graduate unemployed would get Rs 750, Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 per month respectively. The Government has also increased amount given to the labourers registered with Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Board for marriage of their daughters.
The Government used to provide Rs 11,000 to the registered workers that has now been extended to Rs 51,000. For this benefit, the labourers should have completed three years registrations with the board. For other benefits, if there registration is just three month old with the board. The amount given for performing the last rite Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000. Several things for the registered construction workers have also been announced.