New Era of Prosperity Commences for the Farmers of Chhattisgarh: Shri Bhupesh Baghel
Scheme inaugurated via video conferencing
Raipur (thestates.news) Chhattisgarh Government’s ambitious scheme- Rajiv Gandhi Kisaan Nyay Yojana was inaugurated today via video conferencing today on martyrdom day of Ex-Prime Minister Bharat Ratna late Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, in esteemed presence of Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and Mr. Rahul Gandhi. At his residence office today, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel with his Cabinet Ministers transferred Rs 1500 crore to the bank accounts of farmers in Chhattisgarh as the first installment of Rs 5750 crore provisioned under this scheme. This inaugural programme was attended by Senior Leader Mr. Motilal Vora, MP Mr. PL Punia, Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala along with MPs, MLAs and beneficiary farmers via video conferencing.
In his address to the inaugural programme, Member of Lok Sabha Mr. Rahul Gandhi said that in view the crisis due to corona pandemic, I had requested Prime Minister to provide financial aid to poor people instead of loans, as they presently need cash more that credit. Chhattisgarh Government has found a commendable solution to the situation. Chhattisgarh is the first state of the country to transfer financial aid directly into the accounts of farmers. Chhattisgarh Government has set the example for entire country on how to help people in the time of crisis. Whether it is corona or any other crisis, we would not leave the side of poor people. He said that to help poor people, we will have to stand by them. We all know that the economic condition of the state is not that good, despite that Chhattisgarh Government has decided to bring relief to farmers. This is a big step. We have taken the decision to help farmers and poor people after proper considerations. This is not a decision of one person rather it is the voice of Chhattisgarh. People of Chhattisgarh have expressed their needs and guided us towards this decision. I congratulate Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and his Cabinet Ministers and also the people of Chhattisgarh for this initiative.
