Rahul Gandhi to launch financial aid scheme

Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Chhattisgarh's Raipur region on February 3 to inaugurate the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhumiheen Krishi Mazduur Yojana, said the state government on Friday. Under this scheme, the Chhattisgarh government will give annual financial aid of Rs 6,000 to rural landless families. The registration for the scheme was started last year in September.

As per the Chhattisgarh government's public relations department, Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel had invited Rahul Gandhi on behalf of the state government. The event will be held at Rajyotsav Ground. The Wayanad MP will also attend the foundation laying ceremony of a Sevagram being built in Nava Raipur during his visit to the state.

The programme is scheduled amid Assembly elections to five states, including Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Punjab. This will be a true tribute to the soldiers of India," Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said.

Rs 6,000
Amount of annual financial aid the Chhattisgarh govt will give to landless rural families