Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday, 9th September, 2022 launched the ‘Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme’ to provide 100 days of employment in a year to families residing in urban areas.
This scheme provides 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.
More than 3.5 lakh people across the State got themselves registered under the scheme and the job cards were issued to 2.25 lakh of them.
The state government has allocated ₹800 crore for the scheme.
Ministers in charge of districts will launch the scheme in their respective areas.
Payments will be made in the bank accounts of the beneficiary within 15 days.
