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PM to launch 'Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan' to boost livelihood of workers

The programme will be launched from village Telihar, Block Beldaur of Khagaria district of Bihar

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Villages across 116 districts in the six states will join this programme through the Common Service Centres and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, maintaining the norms of social distancing in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Press Trust of India New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 18 2020 | 11:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday launch a "massive"rural public works scheme to empower and provide livelihood opportunities to migrant workers who returned to their home states during the coronavirus lockdown.

The 'Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan' will be launched by the prime minister on June 20 through video in the presence of BiharChief Minister Nitish Kumarand Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi, an official statement said on Thursday.

The programme will be launched from village Telihar, Block Beldaur of Khagaria district of Bihar.

Chief ministers offive other states and some Union ministers will also participate in the virtual launch.

A total of 116 districts

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown PM Modi migrant workers Rural economy rural development