Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced unemployment allowance for unemployed youth of the state on the occassion of Republic Day. This is among the promises made by the Congress party in its election manifesto during the 2018 assembly polls.
Chief minister made an announcement that unemployment allowance will be provided to the unemployed youth every month from the next financial year.
Meanwhile, other important announcements made by chief minister on this occassion include from the upcoming financial year, Rs 10,000 will be awarded to each gram panchayat for organizing tribal festivals in Bastar division, Surguja division and scheduled areas of the state. Besides, a new scheme will be launched to establish women groups, women entrepreneurs, women businessmen and women led start-ups in the business sector.
After promoting and cherishing the culture and heritage of Chhattisgarh, State Government has decided to constitute Chhattisgarh State Innovation Commission. This commission will contribute towards pacing up the progress of the state through innovation. Aerocity will be developed near Swami Vivekananda Airport with the objective to promote facilities for the passengers, to ensure commercial development of the airport area and to generate employment at Raipur Airport.
He also announced that a rural industry policy will be formulated in Chhattisgarh to strengthen cottage industry based rural economy, to provide more employment opportunities and to boost income of the people. Units located in industrial areas developed by the Industries Department will be exempted from the property tax. Kharun River, the lifeline and center of public faith for Raipur and Durg district, is also an important center of trade and entertainment. Excellent river water front will be developed on Kharun River.
Followed by the excellent response to the Bijli Bill Half Scheme, state-of-the-art system for online complaint and redressal will be developed for the convenience of electricity consumers. A scheme will be introduced to provide financial aid of Rs 50,000 to the construction workers, who have registered under Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for three consecutive years, for construction of their own houses. The people of Chhattisgarh have immense faith in ‘Bhancha Ram’ and ‘Mata Kaushalya’. To honour the faith and sentiments of people towards this legend, National Ramayana / Manas Mandali Festival will be organized every year. Chhattisgarh is the land of Mata Kaushalya. Kaushalya Mahotsav will be organized every year in Chandkhuri.
