Rajasthan launches govt’s flagship urban employment scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan launches govt’s flagship urban employment scheme” published in Indian Express on 10th September 2022.

What is the News?

The Rajasthan Government has launched the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme.

What is the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme?

Aim: To provide economic support to the poor and needy families living in the cities through work to be provided on demand for 100 days in a year. 

Eligibility: Those in the age group of 18 to 60 years residing within the limits of urban local bodies are eligible to demand and get employment in the identified segments. 

– There is no income limit, though the poor and destitute people, especially those who lost their livelihood during the pandemic, will be given preference.

Categories of works under the scheme: The tasks to be carried out under the scheme have been clubbed mainly under eight heads. These include environment protection, water conservation, heritage conservation, removal of encroachments and illegal boards, hoardings and banners, stopping defacement of property and service-related works.

Registration: To register for the scheme, a Janaadhar card or its registration slip is required. Registrations can be done at e-Mitra centres.