Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan

The Government of India launched the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) initiative to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on shramik (migrant) workers in India.[1] It is a rural public works scheme which was launched on 20 June 2020 with an initial funding of ₹50,000 crore (US$7.0 billion).[2][3][4] GKRA aims to give 125 days of employment to 670,000 migrant workers, approximately two-third of the total migrant labourer force that has gone back to rural areas.[5] The scheme covers 116 districts in six states, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha and Jharkhand.[6] The scheme is a joint effort by 12 different Ministries/Departments and covers 25 categories of works/ activities.[6]

Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
CountryIndia
Launched20 June 2020
Statusactive
Websitegkra.nic.in

References
  1. "PM Narendra Modi launches 'Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan': Key points - Times of India". The Times of India. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  2. "PM Modi launches Rs 50,000-crore Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to generate jobs". Hindustan Times. 2020-06-20. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  3. "Rs 50,000 crore, 116 districts, 6 states: PM Modi launches mega Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan". Hindustan Times. 2020-06-20. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  4. "Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan: PM Modi to launch mega Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan today". The Times of India. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  5. Deb, Rouhin (2020-06-29). "Opinion | Understanding Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana and its implications". Livemint. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  6. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20th June 2020 to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak". pib.gov.in. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  7. "Focus on 25 Works / Activities". गरीब कल्याण रोजगार अभियान | GARIB KALYAN ROJGAR ABHIYAAN. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
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