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Chhattisgarh government launches financial scheme for labourers

About 36 lakh registered labourers unorganized sector in Chhattisgarh are expected to benefit under the new scheme.

Published on: Jan 1, 2020, 21:10:16 IST
Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday launched a financial scheme for the labourers of the state.

Under this scheme launched by CM Bhupesh Baghel, on the death of a registered labourer at work, financial aid of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to the family members (PTI)
Under this scheme launched by CM Bhupesh Baghel, on the death of a registered labourer at work, financial aid of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to the family members (PTI)

Under the scheme, Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramik Mrityu Evam Divyang Sahayta Yojana, on the death of a registered labourer at work, financial aid of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to the family members.

“The aim is to help the labourers of the state. A financial aid of Rs 50,000 will be provided in case of disability caused to a registered labourer due to accident at work,” said Baghel talking to the mediapersons on Wednesday morning.

A senior IAS officer said there are about 36 lakh registered labourers unorganized sector in Chhattisgarh which will be benefited under the new schemes.

 
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Ritesh Mishra

Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.

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