VB-G RAM G: Record 2.04 cr persondays of jobs generated

Bengaluru: Karnataka has generated a record 2.04 crore persondays of employment under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme between July 1 and October 13, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Wednesday.Employment generation during the corresponding period last year under the previous MGNREGA stood at 1.71 crore persondays. Khandre attributed the increase to rainfall deficit caused by El Niño, which he said has increased the need for employment among rural poor, dalits, vulnerable groups and landless labourers.’Attacking rights of poor while invoking Lord Ram’: Congress slams BJP on VB G RAM G ‘attendance fraud’Raichur topped the state with 24 lakh persondays, followed by Bidar 21 lakh persondays and Koppal – 18 lakh persondays. Compared with last year, employment generation rose 340% in Vijayanagara, 257% in Kalaburagi and 207% in Koppal.The scheme provides 125 days of employment annually per family at Rs 382 a day, enabling earnings of up to Rs 47,750 a year, Khandre said.

Source: Deccan Herald