Odisha CM announces special package for migrant workers
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a special package for migrant workers.
- Country:
- India
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a special package for migrant workers. According to a statement from the Odisha government, the package was announced under the state government's action plan for strengthening the livelihood, asset creation and prevent distress from migration.
"Under this Special package, employment under MGNREGA will be given for 200 days in a year in four districts, Bolangir, Bargarh, Nuapada and Kalahandi," the statement said. Rs 286.3 as wage (unskilled workers) will be given under MGNREGA, instead of earlier Rs 188.
State Corpus Fund of Rs 500 crore has been created to ensure timely payment under MGNREGA, the statement said. All eligible households will be provided with 'packa house', the statement added. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
ALSO READ
Odisha transport authority advises people to avoid road hypnosis to minimise accidents
BJD announces nine candidates for Odisha assembly polls, one for Lok Sabha elections
Odisha: BJD's Lekhasri Samantsinghar thanks CM Naveen Patnaik on being made Balasore LS pick
Saddened by demise of ex-Odisha minister Kamala Das: President Murmu
Odisha: BJD fields 33 pc women candidates, 38 pc turncoats in LS polls