The Chhattisgarh government is making consistent efforts to strengthen the economic conditions of the needy people and families through various schemes.
An official communiqué on Sunday said the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana was run to provide financial assistance to landless agricultural laborers and street vendors among others.
Under the scheme, annual financial assistance of Rs 7,000 is given to the beneficiaries, the statement said.
Rekhalal, 70, a resident of Dhobnikala, said the scheme helps the economically weaker families.
“My family does not have any agricultural land and our financial condition is not so good. I earn a livelihood doing labour work," he said.
Heaping praise on the scheme, Rekhalal said this was a commendable initiative for the landless. The scheme financially empowers families who do not have any additional source of income other than wages. He added that now enjoy their festivals much better.