The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passes historic legislation to ensure a minimum guaranteed income of Rs 1000 per month and entitlement-based social security for all citizens.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal defends the bill, stating it provides 125 days of employment guarantee annually for the unemployed in both urban and rural areas.
Old age, specially-abled, widowed, and single women will receive a minimum pension of Rs 1000 per month, with an automatic 15% annual increase.
Also Read: Ashok Gehlot questions BJP for their remarks on ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’
Additionally, the Mukhyamantri Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana will offer 25 more days of employment to rural families completing 100 days under MGNREGA.
Under the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme, urban families will also enjoy 125 days of guaranteed employment.
An advisory board, led by the Chief Secretary, will oversee the implementation of these provisions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Also Read: District Level Export promotion Committee discusses Draft Export Plan for Jammu
Read this story on Statesman also
