The flagship schemes in memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi are to empower farmers, women, poor and landless people of Chhattisgarh economically, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Saturday.
Rajiv Gandhi had given political strength to the people through implementation of a three-tier panchayat system, he said.
To mark the death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, Baghel released virtually an amount of Rs 1,804.50 crore into the bank accounts of 26.68 lakh farmers, agricultural labourers, cattle owners and women Self Help Groups (SHGs).
He said it was Rajiv Gandhi who led telecom revolution and computerization and took steps for delivery of government schemes to the poor.
Now, these technologies are being used for ensuring seamless civic and economic services to the country, an official communication said.
The flagship schemes under which funds have been transferred on Saturday were Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Krishi Bhumiheen Mazdoor Nyay Yojana and Godhan Nyay Yojana.
The event was organized at the Chief Minister’s official residence-cum-office here. Similar events were held simultaneously in all district headquarters.
The Chief Minister transferred Rs 1,720.11 crore to farmers as the first installment of Kharif year 2021-22 under Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, the first instalment of Rs 71.8 crore under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Krishi Bhumiheen Mazdoor Nyay Yojana to 3,55,402 beneficiaries and Rs.13.31crore to cattle owners, Gauthan committees and women SHGs under the Godhan Nyay Yojana.