Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel transferred Rs 34.55 crore as the fifth installment of the Unemployment Allowance Scheme to 1,29,886 beneficiaries.
The transfer was made through a virtual program organized at the Chief Minister’s residence office in Raipur. The beneficiaries were selected from across the state based on their registration with the Chhattisgarh Berojgari Bhatta Yojana (Unemployment Allowance Scheme).
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Baghel said that the scheme was launched to provide financial assistance to the educated unemployed youth of the state. He said that the scheme has been a major relief for the unemployed youth and has helped them to meet their basic expenses.
He also said that the state government is committed to providing employment opportunities to the youth and is taking various initiatives in this direction. He said that the government is also providing skill training to the youth so that they can become self-employed.
The Unemployment Allowance Scheme is a flagship program of the Chhattisgarh government. Under the scheme, the state government provides a monthly allowance of Rs 2,500 to the unemployed youth who are registered with the scheme. The scheme is open to all unemployed youth who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination.
The fifth installment of the scheme was released in August 2023. So far, the state government has released a total of Rs 146.98 crore under the scheme to over 1.29 lakh beneficiaries.
The scheme has been welcomed by the unemployed youth of the state. They have expressed gratitude to the state government for providing them financial assistance. They have also said that the scheme has helped them to meet their basic expenses and has given them a sense of security.
The Unemployment Allowance Scheme is a major step by the Chhattisgarh government to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth. The scheme has been a major relief for the unemployed youth and has helped them to meet their basic expenses. The scheme is also a step towards providing employment opportunities to the youth.tuneshareGoogle itmore_vertadd_circle